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Event Security Officer

Absolute Proactive Protection
Pasco, WA Full Time
POSTED ON 8/5/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/5/2025

Salary: $18.00-$22.00, depending on experience.

Hours: Anticipated schedule is every Saturday 8pm to 2am. Total hours, days, and times are subject to change​ based on the needs of the business. Additional hours/shifts /positions may become available .

Job Description: Event Security Officer I

An Event Security Officer (ESO) acts with a high level of professionalism at all times while protecting premises, assets, and personnel during event gatherings such as weddings, quinceaneras, and other events. ESOs will maintain a highly visible presence, depending on a client’s requirements, and prevent illegal, inappropriate, or disruptive actions by individuals both attending the event and attempting entry to the event. The primary objectives of an ESO are to continuously scan large areas and groups of individuals to proactively identify behavior that could lead to a disruption of the event and immediately intervene to de-escalate the situation. If the situation cannot be de-escalated or a criminal action has taken place, an ESO will move to stop the individual's actions, detain the individual for law enforcement if warranted, or otherwise remove the individual from the event, causing minimal disruption to other event attendees. ESOs must be willing and capable to meet and address a variety of security issues. Following any incident, ESOs will complete a detailed report for the client and for law enforcement, if warranted. ESOs are expected to follow all Post Orders and Company policies during their shifts. Successful applicants will possess honesty, integrity, tolerance, good judgment, the ability to resolve conflict in a constructive manner, and be willing and able to deal with potentially high-stress emergency situations. Additionally, a successful applicant shall always readily present a pleasant and courteous professional attitude and appearance while on duty.

Essential duties and responsibilities include, but not limited to the following:

Actively monitor the venue ensuring established security procedures and measures are enforced to protect people and property. Maintain a safe and secure environment while minimizing actions that detract from the event. Deter and/or apprehend individuals who commit criminal acts, evict violators of venue policies, and act lawfully in direct defense of life or property.

Utilize a tablet, computer, or smartphone to log and report all activities performed during shift. Employees must have a smartphone with NFC capabilities.

Investigate and complete incident reports of all significant incidents involved with on duty.

Understand the proper use of technology systems including tablets, computers, smartphones, video management, access control, and alarm systems.

Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills and communicate in a professional manner to co-workers, supervisory staff, clients, and the general public.

Demonstrate effective de-escalation skills to minimize incidents and limit disruptions to the event and event attendees.

Enforce physical security and access control procedures established by our clients and outlined in the post orders.

Follow all company policies and procedures as specified in the employee handbook and/or Standard Operating Procedures.

Perform first aid, CPR, or utilize an AED as required.

All other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Skills:

No previous experience required as we will provide training to the right candidate. Helpful skills include:

Knowledge of public safety and security procedures and protocols

Physically and mentally willing and capable to address a variety of situations directly

Surveillance/observation skills and being detail-orientated

Understand and carry out oral and written directions

Think and act quickly and effectively in emergencies. Analyze situations accurately and make appropriate decisions in a timely manner

Provide clear and concise instructions to constituents in a variety of unexpected situations and emergencies

Observe and report facts/information accurately. This includes providing written factual reports, without opinion

Understand and operate physical security devices such as video cameras and access control if needed.

Requirements:

Job Type: Part-Time

Must be at least 18 years of age

Must be able to qualify and obtain Washington State Security Guard License

Must have a reliable means of transportation

Must have the legal right to work in the United States

Must have the ability to speak, read, and write English fluently

Must have a high school diploma or GED

Must be able to push/pull/carry up to 50 lbs

Must be willing to participate in the company's pre-employment screening process, including drug screen, background screen, and have a clean driving record without any violations within the last 5 years.

Able to work a variety of shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays

Able to utilize a tablet, computer, smartphone, or other technologies

Must have a smartphone with NFC capabilities

Always maintain a professional uniformed appearance and demeanor

Contacts city emergency personnel (police, fire, EMS) immediately for any security, fire, life safety, and medical issues warranting their degree of intervention.

With or without reasonable accommodation, the physical and mental requirements of this job may include the following: seeing, hearing, speaking, and writing clearly. Occasional reaching with hands and arms, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling. Frequent sitting, standing, and walking, which may be required for long periods of time, and may involve climbing stairs and walking up includes and on uneven terrain. Working long periods of time in sometimes harsh weather conditions, at night, outside.

Please apply on really or on our website at: https://app-nw.com/apply-now/

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $18.00 - $22.00 per hour

Work Location: In person

Salary : $18 - $22

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