Security Agent
full-time•Chicago
About this role
Description
About Us:
16 On Center Chicago owns and operates several live music venues, third-party production, restaurants, bars, and food halls across Chicago and New York. Join the team of one of the country's leading independent promoters.
Our most effective service to our community comes from a team with a diverse mix of minds, backgrounds, and experiences. 16 On Center actively seeks a diverse applicant pool and encourages candidates of all backgrounds to apply. We provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment, without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, neurodiversity, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Position Summary
As a Security Agent at Thalia Hall, you will play a key role in ensuring the safety and security of our guests, artists, and staff while delivering an unparalleled concert-going experience. Whether checking IDs, securing backstage access, or assisting with crowd management, your focus will be on maintaining a safe, welcoming environment while upholding our high standards of hospitality
Additional Responsibilities Include but Are Not Limited To:
- Assist with guest and employee ingress, checking IDs, and enforcing credential checks for backstage and artist areas.
- Monitor guest behavior, ensuring safe crowd management and addressing inappropriate or unsafe conduct in a timely manner.
- Supervise barricades, the photo pit, and other key areas to maintain security and crowd control.
- Escort artists and touring personnel as needed while maintaining professionalism and discretion.
- Assist guests with directions, medical assistance, and any other venue-related needs.
- Work with the House team to document major incidents for thorough record-keeping.
- Enforce the venue’s code of conduct and foster an inclusive, respectful environment.
- Learn, communicate, and follow emergency and evacuation procedures.
- Perform other tasks or projects as assigned by management.
Requirements
About You:
- Previous security experience in music venues or events preferred.
- Current PERC license preferred but not required.
- Strong interpersonal communication and teamwork skills.
- Adaptable and proactive—comfortable handling a variety of security duties, from checking IDs to de-escalating difficult situations.
- Friendly, approachable demeanor with a customer-service-oriented mindset.
- Ability to work flexible hours, including late nights, weekends, and holidays.
- 21 years of age or older.
- Skilled in de-escalation and handling intoxicated guests in a safety-minded manner.
- Comfortable working in loud environments, both indoors and outdoors.
- Ability to stand for long periods and tolerate physical aspects of security work, including assisting with crowd surfers and safety incidents.
Additional Requirements:
- Mandatory Availability: Open availability is required during Lollapalooza week (end of July/early August) and New Year’s Eve. Time-off requests for these dates will not be considered unless discussed upon hiring.
- Professionalism & Discretion: Employees must maintain composure, professionalism, and maturity around artists and touring personnel at all times.
What you'll do
- As a Security Agent, you will ensure the safety and security of guests, artists, and staff while maintaining a welcoming environment. Responsibilities include checking IDs, crowd management, and assisting with emergency procedures.
About 16 On Center
“Create a place where you would want to be, and there are sure to be some others who will like it as well.”
16 on Center is a construction term for the center mark that creates the strongest build, of the highest quality, and is meant to last. Collectively we take on projects and build in neighborhoods where we can't wait to hang out.
We hope to find other people who share that same mentality. We are one of the country's largest independent live music promoters, entertaining millions of people in Chicago and New York via our live music venues, festivals, restaurants, bars, and food halls.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does a Security Agent do at 16 On Center?
As a Security Agent at 16 On Center, you will: as a Security Agent, you will ensure the safety and security of guests, artists, and staff while maintaining a welcoming environment. Responsibilities include checking IDs, crowd management, and assisting with emergency procedures..
Is the Security Agent position at 16 On Center remote?
The Security Agent position at 16 On Center is based in Chicago, United States. Contact the company through Clera for specific work arrangement details.
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