Event Security Officer

Position Details

Industry: Hospitality & Special Events
Location: Grand Junction, CO 81506
Employment Type: Part-Time
Pay: Up to $25.00 per hour
Schedule: Evening and weekend shifts available
Flexible scheduling with some required assignments for major events
Opportunities for local and overnight travel

Primary Coverage Areas

Include Grand Junction, Rifle, Glenwood Springs, Eagle, Aspen, Vail, Montrose, Ouray, Telluride

Key Responsibilities

• Provide a professional security presence throughout assigned events.
• Help maintain a safe environment for guests, performers, vendors, and event staff.
• Conduct regular foot patrols of designated areas.
• Observe activity and promptly report safety concerns, suspicious behavior, or policy violations.
• Respond appropriately to incidents while following company procedures.
• Access Control & Guest Screening:
• Verify tickets, credentials, identification, or event access permissions when assigned.
• Conduct bag inspections and screening procedures in accordance with event requirements.
• Monitor entrances, exits, and restricted areas.
• Help enforce venue rules and event-specific policies.
• Crowd Management:
• Assist with directing pedestrian traffic during arrivals and departures.
• Help manage crowd flow in busy event areas.
• Support orderly entry and exit procedures.
• Maintain awareness of changing conditions and communicate concerns to supervisors.
• Customer Service:
• Welcome guests with a courteous and professional attitude.
• Provide directions and answer general event questions.
• Aid attendees while maintaining a calm and approachable presence.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must successfully pass a background investigation.
• Ability to travel for out-of-town assignments when scheduled.
• Availability to work evenings, weekends, holidays, and special events.
• Strong verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Professional appearance and customer-focused attitude.
• Ability to remain calm while working in busy public environments.
• Dependable attendance and punctuality.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience in event security, hospitality, customer service, or crowd management.
• Experience performing ID verification and bag inspections.
• Familiarity with alcohol compliance and event policies.
• Strong conflict resolution and de-escalation skills.
• Experience working concerts, festivals, sporting events, or entertainment venues.

Work Environment

• Indoor and outdoor event venues.
• Frequent standing and walking throughout entire shifts.
• Fast-paced environment with large crowds.
• Regular interaction with guests, vendors, performers, and event staff.
• Local and out-of-town assignments throughout Western Colorado.
• Evening, weekend, and holiday work based on event schedules.

Why Join Citadel Security USA?

• Competitive pay of up to $25.00 per hour.
• Flexible scheduling that works around your availability.
• Opportunities to work exciting events throughout Colorado.
• Paid training and company-issued uniforms.
• Professional leadership and ongoing operational support.
• Advancement opportunities within a growing security organization.

About the Role

Team members can build a schedule that fits their availability while participating in select large-scale events as needed.

Benefits

Not specified

Schedule

TBD

Pay

TBD