Event Security

Want to know what it takes to be a Event Security Officer?

Genesis Security has a background of over 20 years in Special Event Security, providing security plans, access control, event management, and crowd management for every type of event. The event security guard’s duties may change based on the needs of the event or the venue that the event is being hosted at.

Responsibilities:

  • Monitor the event – make sure rules are being followed and help provide a sense of protection for attendees and staff.
  • Maintain order – this included directing foot traffic, helping lost people, or assisting in disturbances.
  • Escort attendees out of the event – making sure people don’t re-enter when they aren’t supposed to or assisting someone with health problems to a safe area.
  • Make regular reports – guards are responsible for reporting any suspicious activity to their supervisor.

Event Security Job Board

ON-CALL Events Security Guards, Special Event Guards and Supervisors

Genesis Security has been one of the most renowned providers of special event security services in BC for the past 25 years. We are currently looking to hire experienced event security staff to work with us as concerts, corporate / private events and sporting events return with a roar! We have thrilling concerts, BC Lions and Whitecaps games at BC Place; Vancouver Giants games at Langley Event Centre; Canada Day events and many more; other amazing conventions and shows held at the Vancouver Convention Centre, etc.

 

Pre-requisites:

  • Must have a valid BC Security Licence
  • Great communication and interpersonal skills
  • Friendly and approachable disposition
  • Excellent customer service approach and ability to de-escalate situations
  • Proven experience in crowd management, access control, deployments and evictions
  • Minimum experience:
    • 1 year event security experience for Event Guards,
    • 3 or more years events and or festival experience for Special Event Guards,
    • 3 or more years event And Event Supervisor experience for Event Supervisors

Please submit your resume to recruitment@genesissecurity.com for consideration. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Join our events team… opportunities to advance your career!

Payrates:

Subject to qualifications and experience.

$17 – 18 / hr for qualified Event Security guards

$19 – $21 / hr for Special Event Security guards

$21 to 25 / hr for Event Security Supervisors

VCC Event Guard - Vancouver Convention Centre

The iconic Vancouver Convention Centre (VCC) is seeking motivated, customer-service oriented individuals to join our team to work exciting and up coming large-scale events  – e.g. FAN EXPO, Travel Expo , BUILDEX Vancouver, Annual Wellness Show, Franchise Expo, and Many more expos, conferences, exhibitions, fairs, warehouse sales etc. till end of summer.

You will be working mostly indoors, 8  hours mostly, on-call up to full time hours and be part of the excitement and energy of VCC.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Access Control and Roving, all the while providing excellent customer service;
  • Ensure that the public are social distancing and following all rules and regulations including COVID protocols.

COMPETENCIES:

  • Effective communication skills and ability to follow instructions and provide clear directions
  • Proven ability to work independently with minimal supervision and to work effectively in a team environment
  • Strong customer service skills and ability to maintain a friendly, professional and courteous demeanor
  • Able to walk / stand for long periods of time

PREREQUISITES:

  • BC Security Guard Licence
  • Excellent customer service orientation and demeanor

Payrate: $17 / hr to start

 

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Event Security Guard

Genesis Security has been one of the most renowned providers of special event security services in BC for the past 20 + years. We are currently looking to hire experienced event security staff to work with us as concerts, corporate / private events and sporting events start again as COVID-19 restrictions are gradually lifted. We have upcoming BC Lions games and concerts at BC Place, Vancouver Giants games at Langley Event Centre and other events at Vancouver Convention Centre, etc.

Pre-requisites:

· Must have a valid BC Security Licence

· Great communication and interpersonal skills

· Friendly and approachable disposition

· Excellent customer service approach and ability to de-escalate situations

· Proven experience in crowd management, access control, deployments and evictions

· Minimum 1 year and more event security experience for Event Guard, 3 or more years event & supervisory experience for Event Supervisors

Join our events team… opportunities to advance your career!

Payrates:

Subject to qualifications and experience.

$16 – $18 / hr for qualified Event Security guards

Part-time hours: 8-16 per week

Expected start date: 2021-07-01

Job Types: Part-time, Casual, Permanent

Salary: $16.00-$18.00 per hour

Premium Event Supervisor and Guard

Genesis Security is one of the most renowned providers of special event security services in BC for the past 20 + years. We are currently looking to hire experienced Event Supervisors and highly skilled Event Security Guards with proven conflict management skills.

We are excited to announce events are back and we are now putting together our Supervisor and Senior Event Guard teams who will be our core group of event security staff over the next 2-3 years or more. There will be opportunities to grow with the organization, develop your skills and be a part of the most exciting events the city has to offer.

Payrates and Training:

We want to ensure our core group of event security staff are recognised for their abilities and commitment and that we add value to their development with free training programs and the best pay rates.

Subject to qualifications, skills, and experience pay rates will be:

$21 – $25 hr for Event Security Supervisors

$18 – $20 / hr for Premium Event Security Guards

Training (will include but not limited to):

  • Conflict Management and Evictions
  • Mental Health and De-escalation
  • Event Supervisor Training
  • Leadership and Management
  • Tactical Training (ongoing classes)

Pre-requisites:

  • Proven experience in event security. (2 years minimum)
  • Must have a valid BC Security Licence
  • Great communication and interpersonal skills
  • Friendly and approachable disposition
  • Excellent customer service approach and ability to de-escalate situations

Join our events team… opportunities to advance your career!

If you are interested in applying, please click the link below:

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Casual Event OFA2

Genesis Security is currently looking for highly customer-service oriented, compassionate and experienced OFA2 certified Security Guards to work at events, with potential for full / part time rotations at sites.

Candidate Profile:• Must have a valid First Aid Level 2 or 3 Certification (OFA2 / 3)• A valid BC Security License

• Excellent communication skills, additional languages spoken would be an asset• Pleasant in demeanor and project a professional and well-groomed image• Customer-service focused and a team player, with strong attention to detail• Positive and outgoing personality, a self – starter with high initiative• Background in the hospitality industry and events security experience preferred• Be observant, discriminating and dependable• Experienced is preferred

Please submit a detailed resume to hr@genesissecurity.com and shortlisted candidates will be notified.