Casual Security Officer SIA

Company: Leicester City Council
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Location: Leicester
Job Description:

Reference: REQ7605

Casual Security Officer SIA at De Montfort Hall, a leading live entertainment venue in Leicester.

Job Overview

Responsibilities include ensuring safety and security for customers, staff and the venue across a busy, fast‑paced environment. Shift work is flexible, covering day and evening shifts Monday to Sunday, with schedules based on event programming.

What You’ll Be Doing

  • Provide security support to customers and supervise crowd control at De Montfort Hall.
  • Monitor customer conduct, manage conflicts and carry out baggage checks.
  • Offer assistance to customers requiring additional access.
  • Identify and pre‑empt potential safety issues.
  • Support pit or stage security during concerts, remove disruptive customers, and protect artists during signings and departures.
  • Perform stewarding duties for specific events when required.

What You’ll Need

  • Experience in a busy entertainment environment.
  • Current SIA Door Supervisor badge and sound knowledge of Health and Safety.
  • Good numeracy and literacy for incident reporting.
  • Excellent verbal communication and a calm, positive demeanor for de‑escalating incidents.
  • Physical fitness to stand for long periods and assist in venue set‑up.
  • Over 18 years of age with a valid, in‑date SIA badge.

Additional Information

Positions available to start September 2026. For informal discussion, contact Martin Mugglestone at 0116 454 3443 or martin.mugglestone@leicester.gov.uk.

Salary: £13.69 – £14.59 per hour (casual).

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Posted: July 9th, 2026