Security Guard (Summer Events) - Barrie

Join our Event Security team in Barrie!

We are currently hiring professional and reliable Security Guards for event-based assignments. Successful candidates will work at festivals, sporting events, community gatherings, cultural celebrations, and public functions.

The ideal candidate is dependable, customer-service oriented, and able to work in fast-paced environments while maintaining a professional attitude at all times.

Candidates must have flexible availability and be willing to work days, evenings, overnight shifts, weekends, holidays, and short-notice coverages.

What's in it for you?

• Hourly wage ranging from $18.35 to $23.00 depending on the event


• We will invest in you, covering the costs of continuing education through GardaWorld Academy


• Flexible schedules with various shifts available


• Career growth opportunities at GardaWorld


• Uniform provided at no cost

Responsibilities for Event Security Guard in Barrie

• Perform access control duties including credential checks, and monitoring entry/exit points


• Monitor restricted, backstage, and staff-only areas


• Patrol assigned event areas to maintain safety and security


• Respond professionally to incidents, disturbances, and emergencies


• Assist with crowd management and line control


• Enforce venue policies, event rules, and safety procedures


• Provide professional customer service to members of the public and event staff


• Complete incident reports and communicate effectively with supervisors and event personnel

Qualifications for Event Security Guard in Barrie

• Be authorized to work in Canada


• Hold a valid security license


• First aid certification required


• Ability to think quickly and adapt to changing situations


• Strong problem-solving skills


• Must be reliable, punctual, and team oriented


• Previous event security or access control experience is an asset

This posting is for a position that is currently vacant within the organization.

This could be more than a job! If you’re ambitious with an entrepreneurial spirit – someone who wants to be a GardaWorld Ambassador – a promising career awaits you!

Not the job for you? Make sure to check out all our jobs! We also have concierge, tactical and surveillance roles available.