Special Event Security - Casual 2026-017

The Regina Exhibition Association Limited•Regina, SK

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Special Event Security (SES) are responsible for delivering safe, secure and regulatory compliant venues for daily operations and event-based activities held on the REAL District. REAL finds itself in the enviable position of managing one of the most interesting and versatile connected spaces in North America with an opportunity to impact the lives of millions by creating life-long memories and delivering exceptional experiences.

Requirements

Must be at least nineteen (19) years of age.
Grade twelve (12) education or GED equivalent is required.
Formal training and/or work experience in the field of security.
Demonstrated experience in customer service.
Excellent critical thinking and decision making skills.
Excellent communication skills (written and oral).
Ability to work collaboratively with others in a team environment.
Ability to handle escalated physical and verbal confrontations.
Must possess and maintain a satisfactory Criminal Record Check (CRC).

Nice To Haves

Valid security guard license
Serve-It-Right (SIRs) certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Protect and secure staff and patrons visiting the REAL District by communicating and enforcing adherence to policy, procedure, rules and codes of conduct, responding to incidents of disruptive behavior, verbally briefing supervisors on circumstances of ongoing incidents, and notifying the Command Centre for activation of first responders in the event of an emergency.
Protect and secure the physical assets of REAL and clients by patrolling buildings to guard against unauthorized access, ensuring access points are appropriately secured, and providing cash escorts when required.
Assist with crowd management at events by verbally communicating venue and event specific policy and procedure to patrons, screening patrons during ingress through the use of physical bag searches and technological aids, controlling access to restricted areas, and proactively monitoring crowds for disturbances and taking measures to resolve issues.
Enforce regulatory compliance around alcohol service by ensuring venues remain secure from alcohol purchased outside of REAL district property, ensuring alcohol served on the REAL District is consumed within designated licensed areas, ensuring alcohol service outlets abide by internal rules governing limits on the number of alcoholic beverages served at each visit, and checking the age of suspected minors in possession of alcohol through verification of government issued photo identification and confiscating alcohol from those not verified as of legal age.
Document reportable incidents through note taking and report writing.
Perform other duties on an as needed and when required basis.