(Event Staff/ Part-time) Unarmed Security Officer - Lafayette -

Job Description

Job Description

Secure Your Future with Signal of South Louisiana – Where Your Career Takes Priority!

Are you looking for a stable, rewarding part-time opportunity in security or event staffing? At Signal of South Louisiana, we don't just fill positions—we build reliable, professional teams. Whether you're covering a patrol post or working a scheduled event, we provide the training, support, and leadership to help you succeed. If you take pride in doing the job right—not just showing up to sit on a post and collect a paycheck; We want to hear from you!

Why Join Signal?

✅ Clear Expectations & Strong Leadership – You'll always know what's expected, with leadership support behind you every shift.

✅ Opportunities for Growth:

• Additional Shifts – Earn more hours based on reliability and performance.
• Event Assignments – Pick up extra work at scheduled events in addition to regular posts.
• Advancement Opportunities – Officers who demonstrate professionalism, accountability, and strong work ethic can take on more responsibility.
• Training & Support – Ongoing leadership support, uniforms, and clear post orders provided.

Position Details:

Location: Lafayette, Louisiana

Pay: $16.00 per hour

Schedule:

• Part-time, flexible scheduling.
• Days, nights, weekends, and events available.

What You'll Do:

• Conduct active patrols of assigned properties by foot and/or vehicle.
• Provide security presence and crowd management support at scheduled events, as assigned.
• Remain alert and engaged throughout the entire shift—not distracted by personal phones, sleeping, or avoiding assigned duties.
• Monitor entrances, exits, parking areas, surveillance systems, and designated access points.
• Verify and control access for visitors, employees, vendors, contractors, and event attendees as required by client post orders.
• Maintain a visible, professional security presence that deters theft, trespassing, vandalism, and unsafe behavior.
• Respond promptly and professionally to alarms, disturbances, suspicious activity, emergencies, and client concerns.
• Assist with event setup/breakdown logistics as needed for assigned event posts.
• Observe, document, and immediately report hazards, incidents, policy violations, and security concerns.
• Complete accurate, detailed, and timely daily activity reports, incident reports, and shift logs.
• Communicate clearly and respectfully with clients, visitors, employees, event coordinators, law enforcement, dispatch, and company leadership.
• Follow all company policies, client post orders, and applicable laws at all times.

Who We're Looking For (The Ideal Candidate):

✔ Reliable & Accountable – Shows up on time, in complete uniform, prepared to work every scheduled shift or event.

✔ Self-Motivated – Takes ownership of assigned posts and completes required patrols, reports, and duties without constant supervision.

✔ Professional & Composed – Maintains a professional appearance, attitude, and demeanor at all times, including in high-traffic event environments.

✔ Coachable – Accepts direction and feedback and is accountable for performance.

✔ Sound Judgment – Stays calm under pressure and knows when to escalate an issue.

✔ Tech-Comfortable – Comfortable using a smartphone, reporting app, radio, and basic computer systems.

*** Preferred but Not Required: Prior security, military, law-enforcement, event staffing, customer-service, or hospitality experience is a plus.***

Minimum Requirements:

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Must pass a background check and drug screening, if required.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation required for mobile patrol positions.
• Must have, or be willing to obtain, required Louisiana security-officer credentials.
• Physical Endurance – Able to stand, walk, patrol, and remain alert for extended periods, including during high-energy or high-volume event settings.

Why Signal of South Louisiana?

Team Environment: Good performance is recognized, and expectations are clear.

Equal Opportunity Employer: We foster a diverse and inclusive workplace.

Room to Grow: Reliability, professionalism, and strong performance open the door to more shifts and more responsibility.

Ready to Build Your Future in Security? Apply Now! If you are dependable, professional, and ready to work; Officers who lead with initiative and follow-through. Submit your resume along with a brief summary of your availability. Please include any relevant security, military, law-enforcement, event staffing, customer-service, leadership, or supervisory experience.

Signal of South Louisiana is an equal opportunity employer.