Palisade Security, based in Auckland, New Zealand, is seeking professional and vigilant Security Guards to join our dynamic events team. This role is crucial in ensuring safe, secure, and enjoyable experiences for attendees, organizers, and staff across a variety of live events, festivals, and community gatherings.
About the Company
Palisade Security is a New Zealand–based event and festival security company committed to delivering professional, approachable, and people-first security services. Specializing in festivals, live music events, community gatherings, and large-scale activations, Palisade Security focuses on de-escalation, communication, and safety. Our team members are trained to operate with respect, clarity, and situational awareness, ensuring every event runs smoothly and securely. Services include crowd management, access control, overnight site security, incident reporting, and tailored solutions to meet client needs.
Responsibilities
As a Security Guard at Palisade Security, your key duties include:
- Maintaining a safe and secure environment during events.
- Providing access control and assisting with gate and ticketing processes.
- Conducting patrols and monitoring event areas for security risks.
- Overseeing crowd management and assisting attendees respectfully.
- Maintaining situational awareness and promptly reporting incidents.
- Collaborating closely with event staff, organizers, and fellow security team members.
- Upholding professional conduct in high-energy, fast-paced event settings.
Requirements
- Strong interpersonal and customer service skills to work effectively in dynamic event environments.
- Knowledge of physical, personnel, and private security principles.
- Ability to manage access control and crowd management professionally.
- Physical fitness and stamina to work long hours in outdoor and fast-paced environments.
- Proficiency in incident reporting, compliance protocols, and risk identification is desirable.
- Previous experience in security services, especially at events or festivals, is highly advantageous.
- Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and multi-day events.
Skills
- Excellent communication and conflict-resolution abilities.
- High situational awareness and attention to detail.
- Professionalism and composure under pressure.
- Teamwork and collaboration in high-energy environments.
- Strong organizational and reporting skills.
Benefits
Working as a Security Guard with Palisade Security offers:
- The opportunity to work at dynamic, large-scale events and festivals.
- Hands-on experience in professional security operations.
- Exposure to a variety of event environments, boosting skills and experience.
- Collaborative and supportive work culture.
- Opportunities for growth and career development within the security industry.
