Event Security Officer (Part-Time)
Location: Newport News, VA
Pay Rate: Starting at $17.00/hour (Unarmed) | $20.00/hour (Armed)
Join Our Team at Securitas — Where Your Presence Makes a Difference
Securitas is seeking professional and dependable Event Security Officers to help create safe, enjoyable experiences 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‑oriented environment, this role may be a great fit for you.
What You’ll Do
- Provide a visible, professional security presence
- Greet guests and deliver excellent customer service
- Monitor crowds and event areas to help prevent incidents
- Check tickets, credentials, and bags as required
- Enforce venue rules calmly and respectfully
- Respond to and report safety or security concerns
- Assist with access control at entrances, exits, and restricted areas
- Provide directions and basic assistance to guests
What We Offer
- Weekly pay
- Competitive event-based pay
- Flexible scheduling
- Paid training
- Opportunities for advancement within Securitas
- Supportive, team-focused work environment
Securitas is committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging in the workplace. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic.
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About Company
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.
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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
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.