Event Security Officer - Greater Baton Rouge State Fair

Published: 6/14/2022

Real Estate

Job Description

Location: Greater Baton Rouge State Fair, 16072 Airline Hwy, Baton Rouge, LA
Event Dates: Monday, Oct 19 through Sunday, Nov 1, 2026
Schedule: Weekday evenings, weekends, and one pre-opening day shift (details below)
Pay: $17.00/hr

Role Overview

Signal Security of Baton Rouge is staffing the 2026 Greater Baton Rouge State Fair and we are hand-picking a professional team. This is a short-term, high-visibility assignment.

Our officers are seen by the public and the local business community every night, and we only want people we are proud to put in our uniform.

Top performers will be considered for ongoing positions with Signal of Baton Rouge.

The Assignment

Pre-Opening: 10/19-10/22 (Mon-Thu)
1 Position, Day shift: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Weekdays: 10/22-10/23 (Thu-Fri), and 10/26-10/30 (Mon-Fri)
7 Positions, Evening Shifts: 4:00 PM - 10:00 PM (11:00 PM at the latest)
Weekends: 10/24-10/25 (Sat-Sun) and 10/31-11/1 (Sat-Sun)
12 Positions, Long Shifts: 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM (11:00 PM at the latest)

Responsibilities

Posts include gate entry screening (metal detector wands), the guest drop-off area, and roving support
Radios and screening equipment are provided
Work your assigned post exactly per post orders
Greet the public professionally and screen guests courteously and consistently
De-escalate verbally, call your supervisor early, and contact on-site law enforcement for suspicious or criminal activity
Stay in radio contact and complete accurate electronic reports every shift

Standards & Expectations

Early, in full uniform, and ready at the start of every shift
Professional appearance and command presence
Calm under pressure: you control your temper and de-escalate first
You show up for the shifts you commit to. This event has no backup bench

Minimum Qualifications

21 years of age or older; high school diploma or GED
Able to pass background check and drug screening
Able to obtain Louisiana security officer registration (LSBPSE). We help with the process
Reliable transportation
Able to stand and walk for long periods outdoors and lift up to 50 lbs
At least ONE of the following: military service, law enforcement or corrections, 1+ year professional security, or 2+ years in crowd-facing work (events, venues, hospitality, loss prevention) with verifiable references

How to Apply

Apply through the job board posting and answer every screening question, including your exact shift availability. Incomplete or inaccurate applications will not be considered.

We are interviewing now and filling the roster as qualified candidates come in. Qualified applicants will be contacted for a short phone pre-screen and then a structured interview.

Falsified applications or unverifiable experience will result in DENIAL.

Salary : $17.00 per hour