About the Role
Smile4Life Security Protection Corp. is seeking reliable, observant, and professional Event Security Guards for its special-events team. This on-call position involves assignments for various events, with no guaranteed weekly schedule or minimum hours. Guards may accept or decline assignments based on availability, but must complete confirmed shifts.
Responsibilities
- Maintain a visible and professional security presence.
- Monitor event entrances, exits, restricted areas, and assigned posts.
- Check credentials, tickets, badges, wristbands, or guest lists when required.
- Assist with crowd control and maintain designated barriers and event routes.
- Protect VIP, backstage, staging, vendor, and staff-only areas.
- Help maintain appropriate spacing between vehicles, floats, performers, or event participants.
- Observe and report suspicious activities, safety hazards, disturbances, or emergencies.
- Provide guests with professional directions and assistance.
- Follow event-specific post orders and instructions from supervisors and management.
- Communicate clearly with supervisors and other security personnel.
- Complete incident and activity reports when required.
- Assist with emergency procedures, evacuations, and coordination with first responders.
- Remain at the assigned post until properly relieved or dismissed by a supervisor.
Requirements
- A current New York State Security Guard Registration Card is required.
- Must be dependable, punctual, alert, and professional.
- Must be able to follow written and verbal instructions.
- Must be able to remain calm and exercise sound judgment in crowded or stressful situations.
- Must be able to stand and walk for extended periods.
- Must be able to work outdoors in varying weather conditions when required.
- Must have reliable transportation to assigned event locations.
- Must have access to a working telephone and respond promptly to scheduling communications.
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
Skills
- Strong communication skills
- Customer-service skills
Location
- New York City and surrounding areas
Work Type
- Part-Time
- On-Call
- As needed
Experience Level
- Prior security, crowd-control, hospitality, or special-event experience is preferred.
About the Company
- Smile4Life Security Protection Corp. is an equal opportunity employer.
