Security Team Member

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 Team Member at Moneygun, you play a key role in ensuring the safety of our guests, staff, and property while maintaining a welcoming, high-energy bar environment. As the first point of contact for many guests, you are responsible for balancing hospitality with policy enforcement.

Your focus will be on maintaining a safe and respectful space, supporting the Manager on Duty, and upholding house standards through visibility, awareness, and de-escalation.

Additional Responsibilities Include but Are Not Limited To:

• Assist with guest ingress, including greeting guests and verifying valid government-issued IDs.
• Deny entry to guests who appear overserved, present fake or invalid identification, or are not permitted on the premises.
• Conduct bag searches and screening procedures in accordance with venue policy, ensuring all searches and wanding are performed professionally, respectfully, and in full view of the guest.
• Maintain line order, manage guest flow, and monitor venue capacity in coordination with the Manager on Duty.
• Monitor guest behavior throughout the space and address unsafe, disruptive, or inappropriate conduct in a timely manner.
• Prioritize de-escalation techniques and involve leadership when necessary.
• Assist guests with directions, safety concerns, or other venue-related needs.
• Document significant incidents and communicate relevant information to leadership.
• Learn, communicate, and follow emergency procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

About You

• Previous security experience in bars, nightlife, or hospitality environments preferred.
• 21 years of age or older.
• Strong situational awareness and the ability to remain calm in high-energy settings.
• Skilled in de-escalation and handling intoxicated guests in a safety-minded manner.
• Professional, respectful, and consistent in enforcing policies without bias.
• Comfortable working late nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Able to stand for extended periods and perform the physical aspects of security work.

Position Details & Benefits

• Job Type: Part-time, Hourly
• Compensation: $22.00 per hour
• Paid leave in accordance with Chicago requirements
• Transit benefits through a pre-tax payroll deduction program
• Complimentary or discounted tickets to shows at 16 On Center venues