Security Guard (Summer Events) - Barrie
Job Description
Join our Event Security team in Barrie!
We are currently hiring professional and reliable Security Guards for event-based assignments. Successful candidates will work at festivals, sporting events, community gatherings, cultural celebrations, and public functions.
The ideal candidate is dependable, customer-service oriented, and able to work in fast-paced environments while maintaining a professional attitude at all times.
Candidates must have flexible availability and be willing to work days, evenings, overnight shifts, weekends, holidays, and short-notice coverages.
What's in it for you?
- Hourly wage ranging from $18.35 to $23.00 depending on the event
- We will invest in you, covering the costs of continuing education through GardaWorld Academy
- Flexible schedules with various shifts available
- Career growth opportunities at GardaWorld
- Uniform provided at no cost
Responsibilities for Event Security Guard in Barrie
- Perform access control duties including credential checks, and monitoring entry/exit points
- Monitor restricted, backstage, and staff-only areas
- Patrol assigned event areas to maintain safety and security
- Respond professionally to incidents, disturbances, and emergencies
- Assist with crowd management and line control
- Enforce venue policies, event rules, and safety procedures
- Provide professional customer service to members of the public and event staff
- Complete incident reports and communicate effectively with supervisors and event personnel
Qualifications for Event Security Guard in Barrie
- Be authorized to work in Canada
- Hold a valid security license
- First aid certification required
- Ability to think quickly and adapt to changing situations
- Strong problem-solving skills
- Must be reliable, punctual, and team oriented
- Previous event security or access control experience is an asset
This posting is for a position that is currently vacant within the organization.
This could be more than a job! If you’re ambitious with an entrepreneurial spirit – someone who wants to be a GardaWorld Ambassador – a promising career awaits you!
Not the job for you? Make sure to check out all our jobs! We also have concierge, tactical and surveillance roles available.