Event Security Manager

Windwalker Group is looking for an experienced Event Security Manager to lead event security operations and staff across our event this role you will oversee event security officers from staffing through deployment direct training and readiness and serve as the on-the-ground leader ensuring every event runs safely professionally and in line with client expectations.

Schedule: Full-time; evenings weekends and holidays as required by the event calendar

Pay: Salaried equivalent to $30 an hour

Responsibilities:

• Oversee event security operations and staff for all assigned events from planning through post-event wrap-up.
• Own staffing and scheduling for event security personnel ensuring proper coverage for every shift and event.
• Recruit hire and train event security officers and supervisors; conduct performance reviews and handle disciplinary matters as needed.
• Supervise and direct security staff on-site monitoring conduct and performance throughout each event.
• Conduct pre-event briefings covering post assignments emergency procedures and client expectations.
• Develop and lead training sessions to keep staff current on safety screening and emergency-response procedures.
• Manage the uniform and equipment room including issuance inventory and readiness of gear for deployment.
• Oversee access control credentialing and restricted-area enforcement at events.
• Act as the primary point of contact for clients venue management and outside agencies (police EMS fire) during events.
• Ensure accurate incident reports logs and shift summaries are completed for every event.
• Follow and enforce standard operating procedures and protocols across the event security team.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in event management security or related field (preferred).
• Experience in event security crowd management or physical security operations is required.
• Prior supervisory or leadership experience managing a security team is required.
• CPR/AED/First Aid certified preferred.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to remain calm under pressure.
• Strong organizational and decision-making skills in fast-paced event environments.
• Ability to work evenings weekends and holidays as events require.
• Familiarity with security equipment (two-way radios surveillance systems magnetometers metal detectors).
• Knowledge of relevant laws regulations and industry best practices for event security.
• Clean criminal record and background check.