Event Security Officer

Event Staff Security Officer

Location: Newport News, VA.

Hourly Rate: $17.00

Join Our Team at Securitas – Where Your Presence Matters

We're looking for professional, reliable Event Staff Security Officers to help keep people safe at concerts, festivals, sporting events, and other special events in Newport News, VA. If you enjoy working with people, staying alert, and being part of a team, this could be a great fit for you.

Qualifications:

Security experience (1+ year) is preferred but not required. Applicants must have weekend availability, a flexible schedule, and the ability to work all scheduled events.

What You'll Do

• Greet guests and provide a visible security presence
• Monitor crowds and event areas to help prevent incidents
• Check tickets, credentials, and bags as required by the client
• Enforce venue rules and regulations in a calm, respectful way
• Respond to security or safety concerns and report incidents
• Assist with access control at entrances, exits, and restricted areas
• Provide directions and basic customer service to guests

What We Offer

• Competitive hourly pay starting at $17.00 per hour
• Flexible, event-based scheduling
• Paid training
• Opportunities for growth within Securitas
• Supportive team environment

Securitas is committed to diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other applicable legally protected characteristic.

About Us

Securitas employees come from all walks of life, bringing with them a variety of distinctive skills and perspectives. United through our common purpose, we provide the security needed to safeguard our clients' assets and people. Our core values - Integrity, Vigilance and Helpfulness - are represented by the three red dots in the Securitas logo. If you live by these values, we're looking for you to join the Securitas team. Benefits include:

• Retirement plan
• Employer-provided medical and dental coverage
• Company-paid life insurance
• Voluntary life and disability insurance
• Employee assistance plan
• Securitas Saves discount program
• Paid holidays
• Paid time away from work

Additionally, some populations may have the availability of accessing earned wages on a daily basis, prior to payday. Restrictions and fees may apply. Certain waiting periods may also apply. Paid time away from work may be available either through a combination of vacation and sick time or under a PTO policy, depending on local requirements. Benefits may be different for union members.

About the Team

Our Company Mission: Securitas' mission is to protect homes, workplaces, and communities by providing the security services they need to protect their assets, safeguard their people, and maintain their ability to generate profits. Our Values: Securitas' core values - Integrity, Vigilance and Helpfulness - are the foundation for our employees to build trust with customers, colleagues, and the surrounding community. Integrity: Securitas employees are honest and trusted by customers to safeguard their premises and valuables. We don't compromise on integrity and create an open forum for our employees and customers to voice opinions, report improprieties, and share information. Vigilance: Seeing, hearing, and evaluating. A Securitas employee is always attentive and often notices things that others don't. Their vigilance is necessary in order to be aware of potential risks or incidents that may take place on our customers' premises. Helpfulness: As part of an on-going effort to ensure safety, Securitas employees are always ready to help if an incident occurs that requires intervention regardless of whether or not it is directly related to their job.

Job Info

• Job Identification 171986
• Job Category Security Officers
• Locations Newport News, VA, United States
• Pay Range $17.00