Venue Security Specialist - Nightlife & Events

The Pacha Group; New York (NY); On-site; USD 41,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pacha Group, New York venue, seeks attentive Security Guards to join our opening team. You will help maintain a safe, welcoming environment for guests, artists, staff, and vendors, with strong situational awareness and calm decision-making in high-energy settings.

Requirements include a valid NYS Security Guard License and the F-04 Fire Guard certification; CPR/AED and Narcan training are preferred. Nights and weekends required; advantage given to those with nightlife security experience.

Qualifications

• Strong situational awareness and communication skills.
• Ability to remain calm and decisive in high-energy environments.
• Willingness to work nights, weekends, holidays, and extended event hours.

Responsibilities

• Monitor venues, entrances, exits, and backstage areas.
• Enforce venue policies, security procedures, and emergency protocols.
• Conduct routine patrols to identify safety concerns.
• Assist with crowd management during events and artist arrivals.
• Verify credentials and control access to restricted areas.
• Respond to medical incidents and emergencies; report accurately.

Skills

Situational awareness

Verbal communication

Calm under pressure

Decisive in high-energy environments

Team oriented

Job description

The Pacha Group, New York venue, seeks attentive Security Guards to join our opening team. You will help maintain a safe, welcoming environment for guests, artists, staff, and vendors, with strong situational awareness and calm decision-making in high-energy settings.

Requirements include a valid NYS Security Guard License and the F-04 Fire Guard certification; CPR/AED and Narcan training are preferred. Nights and weekends required; advantage given to those with nightlife security experience.