Event Security Dispatcher - Part Time

Brand: Rip City Management
Category: Event Operations
Department: Facility Security
Job Type: Part-Time Event
Date Posted: Jul 25, 2025

Description

Become a part of the team behind the team.

As employees of the Portland Trail Blazers at the Rose Quarter, we do more than basketball. We bring people together to create extraordinary moments and lasting memories through the power of sports and entertainment. We are pioneers and innovators. We look for people who push boundaries, who dream, who are committed to inclusivity – who want to contribute to Rip City!

As our Part-Time Event Security Dispatcher, you will play a critical role in coordinating event operations by managing communications, tracking timelines, and ensuring accurate event data and documentation. We are seeking reliable, professional security personnel with strong multitasking abilities, exceptional communication skills, and a calm demeanor in high-pressure situations.

DAY-TO-DAY:

• Monitor event timelines and adjust dispatching plans in real-time as needed.
• Maintain accurate logs of dispatch activity, incidents, and communications.
• Escalate critical issues to the appropriate supervisor or emergency services as necessary.
• Serve as a point of contact for on-site staff to relay updates, issues, or emergencies.
• Input, update, and maintain event data including vendor information, attendee registrations, and post-event reports.
• Ensure accuracy and consistency across all event-related records and databases.
• Organize digital files, documents, and spreadsheets related to upcoming or past events.
• Cross-check and verify information to prevent duplication or errors.
• Communicate with team members to clarify or resolve any data discrepancies.

WE’D LIKE TO HEAR FROM YOU IF YOU:

• Are available to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and occasionally holidays, for events.
• Possess or have the ability to obtain an Event and Entertainment Private Security Certification.
• Have prior experience as a dispatcher, in event security, or in a high-volume communications role.
• Demonstrate strong verbal communication and active listening skills.
• Are calm, decisive, and composed under pressure.
• Can operate two-way radio systems, security software, and logging tools proficiently.
• Are highly organized and detail-oriented.
• Work well both independently and collaboratively with others.
• Are committed to professionalism, confidentiality, and integrity.

Offers of employment are conditional upon the successful results of an individual background check. We consider qualified applicants with criminal histories and review results on an individual basis.

The Portland Trail Blazers at the Rose Quarter embraces diversity and inclusion. We celebrate individual expression and uniqueness on our campus. We do not tolerate harassment or discrimination. We are committed to hiring individuals that reflect the community we serve without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or other legally protected characteristics. We are an equal opportunity employer.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

PERKS:

We invest in our employees inside and outside of work. The perks we offer for our part-time teammates include:

- Pay Rate: $23.00 per hour

- Flexible Work-schedule

- Wellness Perks Including Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

- Free Parking in Aegean + Discounted Mass Transit Passes (50% off)

- Discounted tickets for select concerts and shows

- Ongoing Learning & Development