We are recruiting DS Events Officers to join our event safety and security team based in Watford.
As a DS Event Officer, you will provide a highly visible security presence during matchdays and stadium events, supporting crowd management and safety operations while delivering excellent customer service. You will play an important role in maintaining a safe, welcoming environment while ensuring stadium security procedures are followed.
This is typically a casual or part-time role, with shifts mainly taking place during evenings, weekends, and matchdays, so flexibility is essential.
Duties/Responsibilities
* Carry out pre- and post-event safety checks to ensure compliance with stadium safety procedures.
* Welcome, assist, and direct supporters and visitors attending matches and events.
* Maintain a professional and visible security presence across the stadium.
* Conduct security searches at entry points and ensure prohibited items are not brought into secured areas.
* Check tickets and manage entry points to ensure safe and controlled access.
* Monitor crowd movement and behaviour, identifying potential issues and responding appropriately.
* Respond quickly to incidents, disturbances, or emergencies and report them through the correct channels.
* Support asset protection and secure restricted zones within the stadium.
Skills and Experience
We are looking for candidates who:
* Hold a valid Door Supervisor Licence.
* Have experience in security, stewarding, or customer-facing roles (desirable but not essential).
* Are confident providing professional and friendly customer service.
* Have a professional attitude, sound judgement, and integrity.
* Are confident interacting with visitors, management, and large crowds.
* Have a checkable personal history including employment, education, travel, and unemployment periods.
* Are flexible and available to work weekends, evenings, and matchdays.
* Level 2 Spectator Safety Qualification (or willingness to work towards it).
* ACT Awareness Certificates.
* First Aid Certificate.
* An understanding of the events or sports industry.
* Competitive pay
* Weekly pay
* Ongoing training and development
* Access to an online training portal
* Holiday pay
* Opportunities to work at additional events and venues
Additional
* Minimum shift: 5 hours
* Typical hours: Evenings and weekends (matchdays and stadium events)
* Ability to commute to Watford required
* Commitment to scheduled events is essential
* Opportunities may be available to work at other events and venues
Pay rate: £12.60 per hour (subject to change due to increase in national minimum wage as of 1 st April 2026)
If you are passionate about security, customer service, and live sporting events, join the team based in Watford and help create a safe and exciting matchday experience for fans.
Expected start date: Newmarket April – Other events immediate start
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