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Summary
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.
Job Title: Security Personnel
Assist in maintaining the safety, security, and orderly operations of Iowa Speedway while providing exceptional customer service. This position provides a visible security presence to guests, employees, and assists with questions regarding directions, information about the facility, and disabled assistance.
Essential duties and responsibilities include the following: Other duties may be assigned.
- Providing a visible security presence to guests and employees to promote safety and reassurance.
- Assisting guests with directions, facility information, parking guidance, and general inquiries.
- Providing assistance to guests with disabilities in a courteous and professional manner.
- Controlling access to ticketed and secure areas during events.
- Screening all individuals entering restricted or ticketed areas to ensure valid credentials or tickets.
- Monitoring assigned areas and reporting any safety or security concerns in a timely manner.
- Maintain posts and screen guests for proper tickets and credentials throughout the facility on race weekends.
- Ensure safety is maintained by advising rules, policies of the facility, and enforcement of such when necessary.
- Provide outstanding customer service by providing information, giving directions, and answering questions.
- Assist competitors, owners, race officials, and customers by managing parking areas.
- Maintain the physical security of customers, competitors, equipment and other assigned areas by patrolling on foot and in Iowa Speedway vehicles.
- Roam the grounds on foot and in golf carts assisting guests, relieving co-workers for breaks, and responding to calls for assistance.
- Searching and screening ticketed guests entering restricted areas for prohibited items and providing safe orderly crowd control.
- Inspect camping structures upon entry for prohibited items.
- Securing of doors and gates at designated times.
- Patrolling of the property for unwanted, unsafe, and / or suspicious behavior.
- Assist setting up perimeter fencing and barricades.
Education and/or Experience
High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Event Commitment
This position supports the NASCAR Cup Series event at Iowa Speedway. Applicants must be available to work the event schedule: August 79, 2025
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
- Some positions may require a valid driver's license and to pass a motor vehicle license inspection report.
Other Qualifications
- Must be at least (18) eighteen years of age.
- Previous security is preferred but not required.
- Must be professional in appearance, have good communication skills, and be willing to work in an outdoor environment.
- Ability to work nights and weekends.
- Reliable transportation to and from track location.
- Basic computer skills and abilities such as corresponding in emails and communicating documentation of time clock with specific software programs approved by employer.
Apply Now!
Learn more about this role and our team by applying at www.careers.nascar.com for consideration.
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Job Description
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.
Job Title: Security Personnel
Assist in maintaining the safety, security, and orderly operations of Iowa Speedway while providing exceptional customer service. This position provides a visible security presence to guests, employees, and assists with questions regarding directions, information about the facility, and disabled assistance.
Essential duties and responsibilities include the following: Other duties may be assigned.
- Providing a visible security presence to guests and employees to promote safety and reassurance.
- Assisting guests with directions, facility information, parking guidance, and general inquiries.
- Providing assistance to guests with disabilities in a courteous and professional manner.
- Controlling access to ticketed and secure areas during events.
- Screening all individuals entering restricted or ticketed areas to ensure valid credentials or tickets.
- Monitoring assigned areas and reporting any safety or security concerns in a timely manner.
- Maintain posts and screen guests for proper tickets and credentials throughout the facility on race weekends.
- Ensure safety is maintained by advising rules, policies of the facility, and enforcement of such when necessary.
- Provide outstanding customer service by providing information, giving directions, and answering questions.
- Assist competitors, owners, race officials, and customers by managing parking areas.
- Maintain the physical security of customers, competitors, equipment and other assigned areas by patrolling on foot and in Iowa Speedway vehicles.
- Roam the grounds on foot and in golf carts assisting guests, relieving co-workers for breaks, and responding to calls for assistance.
- Searching and screening ticketed guests entering restricted areas for prohibited items and providing safe orderly crowd control.
- Inspect camping structures upon entry for prohibited items.
- Securing of doors and gates at designated times.
- Patrolling of the property for unwanted, unsafe, and / or suspicious behavior.
- Assist setting up perimeter fencing and barricades.
Education and/or Experience
High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Event Commitment
This position supports the NASCAR Cup Series event at Iowa Speedway. Applicants must be available to work the event schedule: August 79, 2025
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
- Some positions may require a valid driver's license and to pass a motor vehicle license inspection report.
Other Qualifications
- Must be at least (18) eighteen years of age.
- Previous security is preferred but not required.
- Must be professional in appearance, have good communication skills, and be willing to work in an outdoor environment.
- Ability to work nights and weekends.
- Reliable transportation to and from track location.
- Basic computer skills and abilities such as corresponding in emails and communicating documentation of time clock with specific software programs approved by employer.
Apply Now!
Learn more about this role and our team by applying at www.careers.nascar.com for consideration.
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