(Event Staff/ Part-time) Unarmed Security Officer - Lafayette -
Job Description
Secure Your Future with Signal of South Louisiana – Where Your Career Takes Priority!
Are you looking for a stable, rewarding part-time opportunity in security or event staffing? At Signal of South Louisiana, we don't just fill positions—we build reliable, professional teams. Whether you're covering a patrol post or working a scheduled event, we provide the training, support, and leadership to help you succeed. If you take pride in doing the job right—not just showing up to sit on a post and collect a paycheck; We want to hear from you!
Why Join Signal?
'05; Clear Expectations & Strong Leadership – You'll always know what's expected, with leadership support behind you every shift.
'05; Opportunities for Growth:
- Additional Shifts – Earn more hours based on reliability and performance.
- Event Assignments – Pick up extra work at scheduled events in addition to regular posts.
- Advancement Opportunities – Officers who demonstrate professionalism, accountability, and strong work ethic can take on more responsibility.
- Training & Support – Ongoing leadership support, uniforms, and clear post orders provided.
Position Details:
Location: Lafayette, Louisiana
Pay: $16.00 per hour
Schedule:
- Part-time, flexible scheduling.
- Days, nights, weekends, and events available.
What You'll Do:
- Conduct active patrols of assigned properties by foot and/or vehicle.
- Provide security presence and crowd management support at scheduled events, as assigned.
- Remain alert and engaged throughout the entire shift—not distracted by personal phones, sleeping, or avoiding assigned duties.
- Monitor entrances, exits, parking areas, surveillance systems, and designated access points.
- Verify and control access for visitors, employees, vendors, contractors, and event attendees as required by client post orders.
- Maintain a visible, professional security presence that deters theft, trespassing, vandalism, and unsafe behavior.
- Respond promptly and professionally to alarms, disturbances, suspicious activity, emergencies, and client concerns.
- Assist with event setup/breakdown logistics as needed for assigned event posts.
- Observe, document, and immediately report hazards, incidents, policy violations, and security concerns.
- Complete accurate, detailed, and timely daily activity reports, incident reports, and shift logs.
- Communicate clearly and respectfully with clients, visitors, employees, event coordinators, law enforcement, dispatch, and company leadership.
- Follow all company policies, client post orders, and applicable laws at all times.
Who We're Looking For (The Ideal Candidate):
'14; Reliable & Accountable – Shows up on time, in complete uniform, prepared to work every scheduled shift or event.
'14; Self-Motivated – Takes ownership of assigned posts and completes required patrols, reports, and duties without constant supervision.
'14; Professional & Composed – Maintains a professional appearance, attitude, and demeanor at all times, including in high-traffic event environments.
'14; Coachable – Accepts direction and feedback and is accountable for performance.
'14; Sound Judgment – Stays calm under pressure and knows when to escalate an issue.
'14; Tech-Comfortable – Comfortable using a smartphone, reporting app, radio, and basic computer systems.
*** Preferred but Not Required: Prior security, military, law-enforcement, event staffing, customer-service, or hospitality experience is a plus.***
Minimum Requirements:
- Must be at least 18 years old.
- High school diploma or GED preferred.
- Must pass a background check and drug screening, if required.
- Valid driver's license and reliable transportation required for mobile patrol positions.
- Must have, or be willing to obtain, required Louisiana security-officer credentials.
- Physical Endurance – Able to stand, walk, patrol, and remain alert for extended periods, including during high-energy or high-volume event settings.
Why Signal of South Louisiana?
Team Environment: Good performance is recognized, and expectations are clear.
Equal Opportunity Employer: We foster a diverse and inclusive workplace.
Room to Grow: Reliability, professionalism, and strong performance open the door to more shifts and more responsibility.
Ready to Build Your Future in Security? Apply Now! If you are dependable, professional, and ready to work; Officers who lead with initiative and follow-through. Submit your resume along with a brief summary of your availability. Please include any relevant security, military, law-enforcement, event staffing, customer-service, leadership, or supervisory experience.
Signal of South Louisiana is an equal opportunity employer.
Salary : $16.00