Location: Grand Junction, CO 81501
Employment Type: Event Staff
Pay: $25.00 per hour
Event Schedule:
- September 4 | 4:00 PM - 11:00 PM
- September 5 | 12:00 PM - 11:00 PM
- September 6 | 12:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Citadel Security USA is hiring dependable Unarmed Event Security Officers for a three-day event assignment in Grand Junction. Officers will help create a safe, organized, and welcoming environment by assisting guests, controlling access, conducting security screenings, and monitoring designated areas.
This assignment requires reliable attendance, professional communication, and the ability to remain attentive while working outdoors and around large groups of people.
Applicants must be available to work all three scheduled event days. Event Security Responsibilities
- Maintain a visible and professional security presence throughout assigned event areas.
- Assist guests with basic questions, directions, and general event-related needs.
- Monitor entrances, gates, and designated access points.
- Verify authorization before allowing individuals into controlled areas.
- Conduct bag inspections in accordance with event procedures.
- Perform security screening at designated checkpoints.
- Operate handheld metal detectors when assigned to screening duties.
- Conduct foot patrols and remain alert for safety concerns or unusual activity.
- Monitor pedestrian movement and help maintain orderly traffic through event areas.
- Observe emergency exits and egress routes to help keep designated pathways clear.
- Identify potential hazards and promptly communicate concerns to supervisors.
- Respond professionally to incidents and follow established response procedures.
- Assist event leadership and fellow security personnel with maintaining safe conditions.
- Follow company policies, event procedures, post orders, and supervisor instructions.
Guest Service
- Treat attendees, employees, vendors, and other event personnel with courtesy and respect.
- Communicate clearly when explaining screening requirements or access procedures.
- Remain patient and professional during busy periods or high-volume entry times.
- Help direct guests to appropriate areas when assistance is requested.
- Handle routine interactions professionally while maintaining security responsibilities.
Required Qualifications
- Must be available for all three days of the event listed above.
- Must be able to attend required pre-assignment training.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
- Professional appearance and conduct.
- Ability to remain alert and attentive for extended periods.
- Ability to work effectively around large crowds.
- Must meet applicable requirements to work as an unarmed security officer in Colorado.
Mandatory Training Selected applicants must attend both required training sessions:
- Wednesday, August 19 - New Hire Orientation (NHO) and required event training
- Wednesday, August 26 - Crowd Management training
Attendance at both training sessions is required for this assignment.
Work Requirements
- Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
- Comfortable performing duties outdoors for the duration of assigned shifts.
- Ability to work around large crowds and changing activity levels.
- Ability to conduct foot patrols throughout assigned event areas.
- Ability to perform security screening and access-control duties as directed.
- Ability to remain focused during long event shifts.
Equal Opportunity Employer Citadel Security USA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable law.
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