PLEASE NOTE: This application is for New Applicants only. Rehires: If you have previously worked in this position and are returning for the 2026 season, do not complete this New Hire application. Our Safety Patrol Team will be in touch with you soon with instructions on how to complete re-employment information for this season. Questions can be emailed to [email protected]. Thank you!
POSITION TITLE:
Safety Patrol
REPORTS TO:
Sr. Director, Event Personnel, Safety & Security
LOCATION:
Indianapolis, IN
FLSA STATUS:
Non-Exempt
EMPLOYMENT TYPE:
Seasonal
DURATION OF POSITION:
6-Month, 2026 Season
ABOUT US:
At Penske Entertainment, we don’t just host world-class events—we create unforgettable moments. Our team fuels four iconic motorsports brands:
- Indianapolis Motor Speedway (IMS) – home of the world’s largest spectator sporting facility and annually hosts the world’s most prestigious auto race: the Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge.
- INDYCAR - The Indianapolis-based governing body for North America's premier open-wheel auto racing series, the NTT INDYCAR SERIES, and its developmental series, INDY NXT by Firestone.
- IMS Productions - A multifaceted broadcast and multimedia division that helps bring INDYCAR and IMS events to life for global audiences.
- Motorsports Events Management (MEM) – Promotes major events featuring premier motorsports series throughout the United States.
Whether on the track, behind the scenes, or on the screen, our people are at the heart of everything we do. If you’re ready for a career where excitement, purpose, and impact collide—we want to meet you.
WHAT YOU’LL DO
The IMS Safety Patrol is responsible for executing Guest Services roles around the facility during both large- and small-scale events. Safety Patrol operates in 8 divisions around the Indianapolis Motor Speedway including Stands and Mounds, Gates, Traffic, Outside Lots, Suites, Transportation, Garage & Pits, and Special Assignments.
- Safety Patrol has varying specific responsibilities depending on the division in which they work
- Stands and Mounds employees are responsible for providing hospitality and customer service to guests in the stands while also verifying that guests are seated in the right location
- Gates Safety Patrol welcome guests into the facility by scanning and selling tickets and providing wayfinding assistance. Gates Safety Patrol is also responsible for checking bags and enforcing prohibited items rules and regulations
- Traffic employees work to direct and park all vehicular traffic inside the gates. They are also responsible for screening for parking passes, enforcing credentials, and controlling pedestrian traffic around roadways and parking lots
- Outside Lots Safety Patrol work in all lots outside of the IMS gates. Their primary duties are to sell parking, direct guests within the lot, and ultimately guide them to their parking space.
- Suites employees work in most of our premium areas and their primary role is to enforce credentials and tickets around these areas. They work closely with suite owners and guests to provide exceptional customer service
- Transportation employees are responsible for the movement of guests and staff around the facility in trams, vans, and golf carts.
- Garage & Pits Safety Patrol work in race-related areas and provide credential enforcement, wayfinding assistance, and customer service to both guests and teams.
- All Safety Patrol are expected to provide exceptional customer service and security with a smile regardless of their assigned division
- Other duties as assigned by the supervisor(s).
YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
- Staff will receive a schedule based on the event day and their assigned division. Report times will vary, but everyone is expected to be clocked in by the time listed on their schedule
- Staff will check in at the Guest Services check in garage at 25th and Georgetown. During check-in, staff will receive a shirt for the day and clock in no earlier than 15 minutes before the time listed on their schedule
- Staff will communicate with their supervisor in the event of issues or questions related to the guest experience
- Staff will return their shirt at the end of the day to be laundered and collect a new shirt the morning of their next shift
WHAT YOU BRING
Required Experience & Skills:
- Excellent customer service skills
- Ability to work under pressure to solve guest issues
- Ability to work long hours, often standing
- Ability to provide security with a smile
- Quick learner who is able to pick up on best practices and protocols
- High integrity and confidentiality.
- Effective interpersonal skills and the ability to work with a diverse group of event staff
- Effective leadership and communication skills.
- Critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
- Embodies our Core Values: Own Results. Take Initiative. Value Diversity. Stay Resilient & Solution-Oriented. Act with Integrity. Speak Plainly. Build Relationships. Nurture Talent.
Education:
- No previous education is required
- High school/college diploma is preferred
Leadership:
- Some positions within this job have supervisory responsibilities related to the leadership of other seasonal staff
- Not all positions come with supervisory responsibilities; promotions are made by Guest Experience management
FLEXIBILITY & TRAVEL
- No travel.
- Required ability to work long hours, evenings, weekends & holidays during entire event season.
- Other dates as determined appropriate
- Schedule will determine number of hours assigned based on event schedule and need of the company
Key Event Dates in 2026
- Sonsio Grand Prix: May 8-9 (Full Staff)
- Indianapolis 500: May 12-24 (Full Staff)
- SVRA Brickyard Vintage Racing Invitational: June 20-21 (Partial Staff)
- NASCAR Brickyard 400 Weekend: July 24-26 (Full Staff)
- IMSA Battle on the Bricks: September 18-20 (Full Staff)
- Indy 8-Hour: October 8-10 (Partial Staff)
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
- Physical demands consist primarily of standing and walking, sometimes for long hours
- Must be able to see and hear in the normal range with or without correction and communicate verbally and in written form with great facility and must be able to be understood.
- Work outdoors requires physical strength and stamina to endure extreme heat, cold, rain and other conditions.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
- Primarily outdoors with exposure to the weather elements.
- Employee is faced with frequent interruptions.
- The noise level in the work environment can be loud, due to professional racing events.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY
Penske Entertainment is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We’re committed to creating a workplace where everyone can thrive—regardless of race, gender, orientation, background, or ability.
