Security Guard - Events

Security Guard - Events


Company
A2A Security
Location
Houston, TX
Job Type
Part-time
Posted
3 days ago
Via
via Indeed

Job Description
Event Security Guard – Austin

Location: Austin, TX Company: A2A Security Agency Inc. Schedule: Part-time / On-call / Days, evenings and weekends based on event schedule Pay rate: $18.00/h

Join the Team Protecting Guests, Staff, and Event Venues

A2A Security Agency Inc. is hiring professional, reliable, and customer-focused Event Security Guards to work at private, corporate, residential, and public events in Austin. In this role, you will help maintain a safe, organized, and welcoming environment for guests, event staff, vendors, and clients while representing a fast-growing boutique security firm.

This position is ideal for security professionals who are calm under pressure, comfortable interacting with the public, and able to maintain a professional presence in high-traffic event environments.

Responsibilities
β€’ Provide a professional, visible, and reassuring security presence at event entrances, exits, lobbies, checkpoints, and other assigned posts.
β€’ Perform access control by checking guest lists, tickets, credentials, wristbands, or other authorizations as directed by the client.
β€’ Assist with crowd control, line management, guest flow, and general event safety.
β€’ Monitor guest behavior and report suspicious activity, safety hazards, disturbances, or policy violations.
β€’ Support event staff, property management, and supervisors with maintaining order and enforcing site rules.
β€’ Assist with de-escalation of tense or disruptive situations in a calm, respectful, and professional manner.
β€’ Respond to incidents such as disturbances, medical emergencies, unauthorized access, or evacuations in accordance with site procedures.
β€’ Communicate clearly with supervisors and team members using radio, phone, or other assigned communication tools.
β€’ Complete clear and accurate incident or activity reports when required.

Requirements
β€’ Valid Texas Security Guard License issued by the Texas Department of Public Safety β€” mandatory.
β€’ Minimum 1–2 years of professional security experience preferred.
β€’ Prior event security, hospitality, residential, retail, nightclub, or corporate security experience is a strong asset.
β€’ Excellent communication skills and a professional, customer-service-oriented attitude.
β€’ Calm, alert, and able to make good decisions under pressure.
β€’ Professional appearance, strong sense of discretion, and reliable work ethic.
β€’ Comfortable standing and walking for extended periods.
β€’ Punctual, dependable, and available to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required by event schedules.
β€’ Ability to follow post orders, client instructions, and supervisor direction.
β€’ Experience with access control, guest screening, or crowd management is considered an asset.

What We Offer
β€’ Flexible event-based assignments in Austin.
β€’ Opportunities to work at professional, private, corporate, residential, and special events.
β€’ Direct support from Texas-based supervisors and management.
β€’ Opportunity to grow into lead guard, supervisor, or site management roles as we expand.
β€’ Be part of one of the region’s fastest-growing boutique security firms, trusted for professionalism, discretion, and rapid response.

About A2A Security – Texas

A2A Security Agency Inc. provides high-quality security solutions for events, corporate offices, residential properties, retail locations, construction sites, medical facilities, and other professional environments across Texas. We are known for our reliability, rapid response, professional appearance, and client-focused service, with a strong presence in Houston and growing operations in Austin.

Learn more about our U.S. operations at: https://a2asecurity.com/us

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