Security Officer (Part-Time)

The San Diego Padres are hiring a part-time Security Officer to help ensure a safe and welcoming environment for guests and employees at Petco Park. The role focuses on patrolling, screening, access control, and responding to incidents while delivering professional customer service.

• Patrol ballpark property and provide friendly, professional security presence for employees, partners, vendors, and visitors.

• Conduct magnetometer screening and bag searches.

• Regulate and control access to restricted and secure areas.

• Respond to safety and criminal incidents, coordinating with emergency services when needed.

• Conduct internal investigations and produce detailed, objective shift/incident reports.

• Attend briefings to understand events, activities, and load-in/load-out status.

• Serve as first responder for alarms, medical calls, and property damage issues.

• Maintain confidentiality on sensitive matters.

• Maintain accurate notes/logs; ensure pass-on information is communicated to the next shift.

• Complete activity logs, incident reports, repair forms, and other documentation clearly and on time.

• Greet clients, employees, guests, and vendors professionally.

• Follow established ballpark security protocols and procedures.

• Collaborate with other departments to support positive publicity and represent the Club professionally.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Must be at least 18 years of age by the start of employment.

• High school diploma or GED, plus two years related experience/training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Valid current driver’s license with good driving record (subject to review).

• BSIS Security Guard license or ability to obtain within the first 30 days.

• Strong discretion, integrity, professionalism, accountability, and reliable attendance.

• Effective written/oral communication and interpersonal skills; ability to exercise initiative and independent judgment within guidelines.

• Computer proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).

• Physical ability to access various areas of the ballpark, stand for prolonged periods, use stairs, lift/transport up to 25 lbs, and ride a bicycle for prolonged periods.

• Ability to pass post-offer, pre-employment requirements including a background check.

• Preferred (not required): experience in large public assembly facilities, large event security, law enforcement/public safety; criminal justice/security training; CCTV/report-writing experience (Avigilon a plus); bilingual English/Spanish.

• Part-time, non-exempt role reporting to the Ballpark Security Manager.

• Pay rate: $21.14/hour; subject to San Diego Living Wage Ordinance increases for part-time non-union employees.

• Non-event days: must be available for at least three shifts per month; shifts may be 4 or 8 hours; scheduled as needed with no guaranteed minimum hours.

• Event days: must be available to work at least 75% of all scheduled events (Padres home games, full-venue events, and Gallagher Square concerts).

• Benefits/perks include PTO, employee discounts, appreciation, and recognition opportunities.