Event Security Operations Contractor (1099)
Stratoscope
Job Overview
Location
Remote
Salary
USD 500 daily
Employment Type
Contract
Work Arrangement
Remote
Sector
Security & Defense
Experience Level
Mid-level (3-5 years)
Application Deadline
June 3, 2026
About the Company
Stratoscope is a global leader in event operations, crowd management, and public safety, dedicated to providing peace of mind through operational excellence, professionalism, and precision.
The company supports major events worldwide, including Fortune 100 conferences, tech summits, and global sporting and entertainment spectacles. Stratoscope's mission is to deliver secure, seamless, and positive event experiences by integrating strategic planning, elite personnel, and innovative solutions.
Their contractors are the embodiment of this mission, upholding a commitment to trust, professionalism, and the pursuit of greatness. Stratoscope emphasizes a P5 Strategy, focusing on people, products, process, planning, and performance, utilizing data and logic to minimize risk and ensure client success.
Job Description
Stratoscope is seeking experienced and adaptable professionals to join their nationwide Event Operations Contractor Network. This independent contractor role offers the opportunity to support large-scale, high-profile events across the United States.
As a contractor, you will play a crucial role in event operations, client coordination, and crowd management. Depending on your expertise, you may be assigned to specialized field roles such as Zone Lead, VIP Team, Quality Control, or Command Center Dispatch Operator.
This position involves frequent domestic and international travel, with compensation starting at $500 per day, plus separate reimbursement for travel expenses.
To apply for this role, click the Apply button on this page and follow the instructions.
Required Skills
Key Responsibilities
- Serve as a primary point of contact between event operations centers, clients, and assigned zone leads.
- Oversee multiple operational zones ensuring consistency, communication, and accountability.
- Maintain situational awareness across assigned zones and provide real-time updates to leadership or clients.
- Proactively identify risks, crowd flow issues, or staffing gaps and escalate appropriately.
- Lead on-site security or guest service teams, ensuring positive guest experience and compliance with all protocols.
- Execute event-specific Concepts of Operations (CONOP) and coordinate with public safety partners, venue personnel, and guard companies.
- Maintain accurate documentation of incidents, client feedback, and notable operational developments.
- Act as a liaison between Stratoscope leadership and client / production agency representatives.
- Foster collaboration with venue management, staffing agencies, and security supervisors.
- Support guard supervisors and ensure post orders are understood, communicated, and followed.
- Train and mentor frontline personnel in guest engagement, communication, and access control standards.
- Manage and assist with executive or VIP movements with discretion and professionalism (VIP Team).
- Educate, monitor, and audit guard staff performance and adherence to post orders (Quality Control).
- Monitor designated risk areas, proactively identify potential disruptions or protests, flag through proper channels, and deescalate based on appropriate response CONOP (Event Disruption Response Team).
- Bridge communication between law enforcement, EMS, and the client to ensure coordinated responses (Public Safety Liaison).
- Manage communications, dispatches, and incident tracking between all stakeholders; support overall team needs (Command Center Dispatch Operator / Ops Center Coordinator).
- Monitor entry points, anticipate crowd flow challenges, and maintain guest safety and satisfaction (Entrance Supervisor).
Qualifications
- Minimum 3 years of experience in event or venue security operations, law enforcement, military, or public safety service.
- Excellent verbal communication and radio etiquette.
- Proven ability to lead diverse teams in dynamic environments.
- Strong situational awareness and judgment under pressure.
- Punctuality, professionalism, and a polished personal presentation.
- Ability to work extended assignments.
- Possession of Real ID / valid passport and credit card.
Benefits & Perks
- Deploy to premier global events across sports, entertainment, and corporate sectors.
- Engage with elite operational teams and leaders in public safety and event management.
- Travel across the U.S. and internationally with approved expenses reimbursed.
- Access training, leadership pathways, and repeat deployment opportunities.
How to Apply
To apply for this role, click the Apply button on this page and follow the instructions.
Join Our Communities
The event security industry is experiencing significant growth, driven by the increasing scale and complexity of global events. This role demands a strategic approach to operational leadership, requiring expertise in areas like crowd dynamics, risk assessment, and client liaison. As an Event Security Operations Contractor, you will directly influence event ROI by ensuring seamless operations, mitigating potential disruptions, and upholding the highest standards of public safety. Your impact will be measured by the successful execution of security plans and the delivery of exceptional client experiences, signaling a critical leadership function within high-stakes environments.
Posted Date
May 20, 2026