Event Security Officer

First Class Security•Nashville, TN

4d•Onsite

About The Position

First Class Security is a locally owned security provider headquartered in Brentwood, Tennessee. Since 2010 we have protected more than 200 commercial and residential properties across Middle Tennessee. Our event division staffs concerts, festivals, corporate functions, private events, and venue engagements throughout the region. Our officers are the first person most guests meet. We hire people who can hold a line and hold a conversation at the same time. This is as-needed work. We post events as they are booked, you claim the shifts that fit your schedule, and you are paid for the hours you work. There is no minimum weekly commitment and no penalty for passing on an event. Officers who show up on time, in uniform, and ready get first call on the schedule. You will work screening, access control, and post assignments at event entrances and inside event spaces. The job is attentive and procedural: screen accurately, verify credentials correctly, document what you see, and escalate rather than engage.

Requirements

21 years of age or older
Minimum 1 year of verifiable security experience (event, venue, hospitality, retail, corporate, or patrol)
Active, valid Tennessee security guard license/registration in good standing with the Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance
Current Dallas Law certification, or willingness to complete it before your first assignment (Tennessee's required training in de-escalation, safe restraint, and first aid/CPR for security personnel at establishments serving alcohol). The course runs four hours and is available online.
Valid driver's license and reliable transportation to event sites across Middle Tennessee
Comfortable operating metal detection equipment and performing hands-on bag and credential screening
Able to pass a criminal background check and drug screen
Able to communicate clearly and remain composed in loud, crowded, fast-moving environments

Nice To Haves

Prior experience at concert venues, stadiums, arenas, festivals, or nightlife
Current CPR/AED and first aid certification
Experience with credential systems, ticket scanners, or access control software
Familiarity with Nashville-area venues

Responsibilities

Operate walk-through metal detectors and handheld wands at guest entry points
Conduct bag checks and screen for weapons and prohibited items per the venue's posted policy
Verify tickets, wristbands, passes, and staff or vendor credentials at controlled access points
Staff entrances, exits, stages, back-of-house, VIP, and other assigned posts
Monitor crowd flow and capacity, and keep aisles, exits, and fire lanes clear
Assist guests with directions, seating, and general questions
Identify and report suspicious activity, policy violations, and safety hazards
De-escalate verbally and coordinate with the shift supervisor, venue staff, and local law enforcement when a situation exceeds your post authority
Complete accurate, factual incident and activity reports before end of shift
Follow all post orders, radio protocol, and chain of command