Special Events Security; Peace Officer), Part Time​/Seasonal, Fairgrounds

Overview

REVISED: 02/25/2025

*** This position is only available for active Webb County employees.**
* Peace officers working at special events, receptions, concerts, and festivals are responsible for maintaining public safety, enforcing laws and regulations, and ensuring a secure environment for attendees, vendors, and event staff. This role requires vigilance, strong communication skills, and the ability to act quickly and appropriately in dynamic situations.

• Event Security and Crowd Control:
  Monitors entry and exit points to prevent unauthorized access; conducts bag checks or security screenings, as required; manages crowd movement to ensure safe ingress, egress, and flow within event areas; responds to disturbances, de-escalates conflicts, and addresses disorderly behavior.
• Law Enforcement and Public Safety:
  Enforces local policies and state laws, as applicable during the event; responds to emergencies, including medical incidents, altercations, or other safety concerns; provides traffic control on parking lots and highways; provides a visible law enforcement presence to deter criminal activity.
• Communication and Coordination:
  Collaborates with event organizers, private security teams, and other law enforcement personnel; uses radios or communication devices to coordinate responses with team members; interacts with the public to provide directions, answer questions, and offer assistance.
• Emergency Response and Incident Management:
  Responds promptly to emergencies, including evacuations, natural disasters, or other critical incidents; prepares detailed incident reports for any arrests, injuries, or significant events; assists in crowd evacuation procedures if necessary.
• Compliance and Regulation Enforcement:
  Ensures compliance with alcohol consumption laws, noise ordinances, and other event-specific rules; monitors and enforces restrictions related to prohibited items or behaviors.

• Must be a peace officer by the Texas Commission of Law Enforcement Officers and Education.
• Experience in law enforcement or event security, preferred.

Occasionally

• Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles.
• Moving self in different positions to accomplish tasks in various environments including tight and confined spaces.
• Remaining in a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods.
• Adjusting or moving objects up to 50 pounds in all directions.
• Operating machinery and/or power tools.
• Working in low temperatures.
• Working in poor ventilation.
• Working small and/or enclosed spaces.
• Working in adverse environmental conditions is expected.
• Light work that includes carrying objects up to 20 pounds.
• Medium work that includes carrying objects up to 50 pounds.
• Heavy work that includes carrying objects up to 100 pounds or more.

Constantly

• Moving to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another.
• Communicating with others to exchange information.
• Repeating motions that may include the use of wrists, hands, and/or fingers.
• Operating motor vehicles or heavy equipment.
• Assessing the accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of the work assigned.
• Driving a County vehicle or a personal vehicle for County business.
• Working in high temperatures.
• Outdoor elements such as precipitation and wind.
• Working in noisy environments.
• Working in hazardous conditions.
• Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting/standing.

Valid Texas Driver’s License*

* If the applicant holds an out-of-state license, a State of Texas Driver’s License must be obtained prior to employment.