Description:
About the Position
We are seeking professional and dependable Event Security Guards and Event Security Officers to join our team in Grand Rapids, MI for dedicated 3rd shift and late-night event coverage. This dynamic role offers flexible scheduling across a wide variety of local venues and gatherings that extend into the late hours, including live concerts, crowded festivals, private functions, community gatherings, and high-profile corporate events. Shifts for this position are focused on overnight, late-night, and holiday hours depending on specific event timelines. As an overnight event security guard or officer, you will play a key role in maintaining a safe, secure, and welcoming environment for guests, performers, vendors, and venue staff during post-operational hours. Responsibilities include monitoring main entrances and restricted exits, conducting foot patrols, assisting with crowd management, and providing top-tier customer service. Ideal candidates are observant security professionals who remain calm under pressure and handle high-traffic environments with confidence.
Scheduling & Availability
- Varying days depending on the venue and event calendar.
- Flexible shift openings: Dedicated strictly to Nights, Weekends, and Holidays.
Key Responsibilities
- Monitor event entrances, exits, and restricted access areas to prevent unauthorized entry during late-night and overnight shifts.
- Conduct regular foot patrols throughout diverse event venues and surrounding perimeter areas overnight.
- Assist venue management with crowd management and verbal de-escalation when necessary.
- Provide excellent customer service and helpful directions to event guests, staff, and vendors.
- Enforce all venue policies and event rules firmly while maintaining strict professionalism.
- Respond promptly to medical incidents, physical disturbances, or site emergencies.
- Work closely and collaboratively with event staff, security supervisors, and local law enforcement when needed.
- Monitor crowds for suspicious activity or safety hazards and report concerns to supervisors immediately.
- Document incidents and detailed observations accurately in written post-event reports.
- Maintain a highly visible, authoritative, and professional security presence throughout the overnight event.
Requirements:
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Reliable transportation to travel to various event locations in the Grand Rapids area.
- Ability to successfully pass a background check and pre-employment drug screening.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills for high-volume public interaction.
- Physical ability to stand and walk for extended periods of time during long overnight event shifts.
- Previous experience as an event security guard, venue security officer, military veteran, or law enforcement official is preferred but not required.
- Proven ability to remain completely calm and professional in fast-paced, loud environments.
