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Grey Dog Security LLC
Event Security - Holland
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What they do
An Event Planner coordinates promotional sales events, professional meetings and family events. Works with clients, develops event plans and budgets, finds appropriate sites, contracts for services and supplies, coordinates with on-site staff, oversees finances and assists during an event.
$49,185 / year median in Michigan
+8% projected growth
Job Description
About the Position We are seeking professional and dependable Event Security Guards and Event Security Officers to join our team in Holland, MI. This dynamic role offers flexible scheduling across a wide variety of local venues and gatherings, including live concerts, crowded festivals, private functions, community gatherings, and high-profile corporate events. Shifts are highly adaptable and include days, evenings, weekends, and holidays depending on specific event needs. As an event security guard or officer, you will play a key role in maintaining a safe, secure, and welcoming environment for guests, performers, vendors, and venue staff. Responsibilities include monitoring main entrances and restricted exits, conducting foot patrols, assisting with crowd management, and providing top-tier customer service. Ideal candidates are observant security professionals who remain calm under pressure and handle high-traffic environments with confidence. Scheduling & Availability
- Varying days depending on the venue and event calendar.
- Flexible shift openings: Days, Nights, Weekends, and Holidays. Key Responsibilities
- Monitor event entrances, exits, and restricted access areas to prevent unauthorized entry.
- Conduct regular foot patrols throughout diverse event venues and surrounding perimeter areas.
- Assist venue management with crowd management and verbal de-escalation when necessary.
- Provide excellent customer service and helpful directions to event guests, staff, and vendors.
- Enforce all venue policies and event rules firmly while maintaining strict professionalism.
- Respond promptly to medical incidents, physical disturbances, or site emergencies.
- Work closely and collaboratively with event staff, security supervisors, and local law enforcement when needed.
- Monitor crowds for suspicious activity or safety hazards and report concerns to supervisors immediately.
- Document incidents and detailed observations accurately in written post-event reports.
- Maintain a highly visible, authoritative, and professional security presence throughout the event.