Position: Event Security Officer
Location: Hinterland Music Festival – St. Charles, IA
Join the team responsible for providing a safe, secure, and welcoming environment for one of the Midwest's premier music festivals. Event Security Officers will perform a variety of security and access control duties throughout the festival grounds while maintaining a professional and customer-focused demeanor.
Primary Duties & Responsibilities
- Conduct bag and personal property inspections at designated entry points.
- Search vehicles entering festival areas.
- Staff perimeter security positions to maintain secure boundaries and prevent unauthorized access.
- Operate security checkpoints for credential verification and access control.
- Assist with traffic control by managing vehicle flow and directing pedestrian traffic throughout the venue.
- Monitor and protect festival equipment, production assets, stages, and restricted backstage areas.
- Provide a visible security presence to deter theft, trespassing, and other prohibited activity.
- Report suspicious activity, security concerns, safety hazards, and policy violations to supervisors.
- Deliver professional customer service while enforcing festival rules and venue policies.
- Work collaboratively with festival staff, law enforcement, emergency services, and event management.
Qualifications
- Ability to remain standing and walking for extended periods.
- Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
- Strong communication and observation skills.
- Professional appearance and demeanor.
- Ability to follow instructions and work effectively as part of a team.
- Previous security or event experience is preferred but not required.
Working Conditions
- Outdoor environment with prolonged standing, walking, and exposure to heat, rain, dust, and other weather conditions.
- Shifts may include evenings, overnight hours, weekends, and holidays.
- Duties and assignments may change based on operational needs.
This position plays a vital role in ensuring the safety of guests, performers, staff, and festival property while helping create a positive experience for everyone attending the event.
Pay: $21.00 - $22.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
