Unarmed Security Officer - Columbus, OH

Pelta Protective Specialists LLC; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

PELTA Protective Specialists is seeking an Unarmed Protective Security Specialist to support events and high-profile venues in Central Ohio. The role emphasizes safety, proactive risk management, and a customer-focused demeanor to protect guests, staff, and property.

Responsibilities include access control at entry points, crowd management, staff escorts, and coordinating with emergency services. Candidates should have strong communication skills, discretion, and a professional appearance;

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or higher.
• Experience: 3–5 years in high-end security roles (Hospital, Executive Protection, Casino, etc.).
• Skills: Discretion, professionalism, attention to detail, and quick decision-making under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Access Control: Outer perimeter security and entry-point checks (wanding, pat-downs, bag checks).
• Crowd Control & Safety: Monitor venue for hazards and de-escalate as needed.
• Staff Escorting: Secure escort for staff in public areas.
• Emergency Coordination: Facilitate access for law enforcement, fire, and EMS during emergencies.

Skills

Situational awareness

Customer service

Conflict resolution

Interpersonal communication

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Location: Central, OH area.
Employment Type: Part-Time (potential for Full-Time)
Compensation: $18 - $25/hour, based on experience and sites covered.

About Us:

PELTA Protective Specialists is a professional security and private investigation firm committed to providing exceptional service with a strong focus on integrity, discretion, and client privacy. Our team thrives in dynamic environments, emphasizing adaptability, clear communication, and collaboration to meet unique client needs. PELTA offers a range of suited, plain-clothes, and uniformed security services for Events, High-Profile Venues, Houses of Worship, Private Schools, Corporate Offices, and more.

Position Summary:

We are seeking a detail-oriented and highly professional Unarmed Protective Security Specialist to join our team in providing protective services for our events and high-profile venues. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a strong commitment to safety, a proactive approach to identifying and managing potential risks, and a customer-focused demeanor. This role will involve maintaining a secure environment for guests, staff, and property through effective crowd management, access control, and crisis response. We are prioritizing veterans for this position.

Key Responsibilities:

• Access Control: Outer Perimeter Security, in addition to conducting wanding, pat-downs, and bag checks at entry points, while ensuring guests feel welcomed and at ease.
• Crowd Control & Safety: Monitor the venue for hazards, disturbances, or emergencies, and utilize de-escalation techniques to maintain a safe environment.
• Staff Escorting: Provide secure escort for staff in public areas.
• Emergency Coordination: Facilitate quick and efficient access for law enforcement, fire, and EMS teams during emergencies.

Additional Duties:

This role requires flexibility and a readiness to adapt to different security assignments, ensuring alertness and effectiveness across all assigned tasks. Specialists will work a variety of contracts, some solo, some with small teams (2-10), and Large Teams (11-50).

Qualifications:

• Education: High school diploma or higher.
• Experience: Preference for candidates with a background in military, law enforcement, or a minimum of 3-5 years in high-end security roles (Hospital, Executive Protection, Casino, etc.)
• Skills: Strong situational awareness, customer service orientation, conflict resolution and de-escalation skills, and excellent interpersonal communication. Candidates must exhibit discretion, professionalism, attention to detail, and quick decision-making under pressure.
• Certifications: First Aid/CPR/AED certifications are preferred, and candidates with additional experience in EMR, EMT, or Paramedic roles or with less-lethal certifications (OC, baton, taser) are highly regarded.
• Equipment: Black Pants, and Duty Belt provided by Employee. Shirts & Jackets provided by company. For sites that require less lethal equipment, the equipment is provided by the Company.
• Reliable Transportation: Due to the temporary nature of some of our clients, employees will need to travel to temporary sites in their coverage area. Some of these sites may be covert plainclothes from their vehicles on-site, and thus, employees must have their own reliable transportation.

Why Join Us?

At PELTA Protective Specialists, we foster a supportive, respectful, and growth-oriented work culture. Our team is dedicated to maintaining the highest standards of service, with a keen focus on professionalism and privacy. If you are committed to excellence and thrive in dynamic, collaborative settings,