Security Team

Boxcar Bar + Arcade•Durham, NC

About The Position

Boxcar is hiring a part-time Security Team member for its Durham location. The role helps keep guests and staff safe while maintaining a welcoming, hospitality-focused atmosphere. Security is expected to prioritize conversation and de-escalation over confrontation, follow use-of-force and de-escalation policies, and work closely with the team and management.

Requirements

Kindness, honesty, integrity, and consideration.
Willingness to pitch in and help with tasks beyond core security responsibilities.
Ability to make sound decisions under pressure.
Conscientiousness and a balanced, professional attitude.
Genuine hospitality and enjoyment of working with people.
Reliability and punctuality.
Ability to stand and walk for 8-hour shifts.
Ability to lift, carry, or push over 100 pounds when needed.
Availability for nights and weekends.

Nice To Haves

Experience in security, the military, law enforcement, or another high-pressure, people-facing job.

Responsibilities

Greet guests at the door, check IDs, and screen for weapons or outside alcohol.
Defuse tension and talk people down before situations become physical, following use-of-force and de-escalation policies.
Safely and professionally remove guests who are intoxicated, aggressive, or threatening others when necessary.
Communicate clearly with the team by radio and contact local police when appropriate.
Work with management to preserve camera footage and complete detailed incident reports.
Help with floor duties such as bussing glasses and clearing trash when the door is quiet.