IOWA SPEEDWAY
Located near Des Moines, Iowa Speedway joined the NASCAR family of tracks in
2013. Known as the "Fastest Short Track on the Planet", Iowa Speedway plays host
to two major race weekends a year, welcoming the ARCA Menards Series and the NTT
INDYCAR Series. The track was designed by NASCAR Hall of Famer Rusty Wallace.
Iowa Speedway is hiring for a Security Coordinator Event Staff member. This
position provides a visible security presence to guests, and employees, and
assists with questions regarding directions, information about the facility,
parking, and disabled assistance. This is a part-time event-based position,
primarily focused on assisting with Iowa Speedway pre- and post-event security
responsibilities, during the period from April 1st to September 1st, 2026.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Provide lock/unlock schedules for doors and gates at designated times to
security staff members
- Assist plans to screen all persons seeking access to ticketed and/or secured
areas
- Assist with crowd control plans, coordinate with staff to setup of perimeter
fences / barricades, develop a comprehensive security plan for events to be
approved by event promoter / admin staff when applicable
- Coordinate staff to patrol the property and monitor for unwanted, unsafe, or
suspicious behavior
- Assist guests with questions and provide directions
- Coordinate scheduling, training, and supervision of security event staff
- Recruit and grow the security event staff department
- Coordinate activities with other departments and outside agencies
- Assist in the development of security, traffic, and Emergency Action Plans for
facility / events
- Assist in scheduling, contracting, and supervising third-party security
companies
- Coordinate third-party security request from vendors including invoices &
collecting for scheduled security man-hours
- Foster relationships and coordinate staffing with local, county, state, and
federal authorities for event support
- Assist with providing / competing incident reports and effective handling of
the investigation processes
- Communicate security status, updates, and actual or potential problems, using
established protocols
- Respond to emails and phone calls in a timely manor
- Review current security protocols and discuss improvements when applicable
- Other duties as may be assigned.
Education and/or Experience:
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one year related
experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and
experience.
- Prior customer service experience is strongly preferred.
Other Skills, Abilities, and/or qualifications:
- Minimum age 21 years old.
- Adhere to the company’s substance abuse policy.
- Ability to stand for long periods of time.
- Ability to work with others and take direction.
- Ability to maintain a professional and courteous attitude with guests at all
times.
- Ability to work nights/weekends as assigned.
- Excellent verbal communication skills.
- Some positions may require a valid driver’s license and pass a motor vehicle
license inspection report.
- Ability to work outdoors in changing weather conditions for extended periods.
- Reliable transportation to and from the track location.
- Basic Computer Skills to utilize Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook,
ABI Scheduling Software, Etc.
Behind every race weekend are talented people helping shape the future of sports
and entertainment. If you are ready to make an impact alongside passionate
teammates, we encourage you to apply.
Explore this opportunity and apply at www.careers.nascar.com
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Our people are the key to our success. That is why we offer competitive
compensation, a comprehensive benefits package focused on wellness, and
opportunities to grow and develop both personally and professionally.
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