Job Details

Oak View Group

Oak View Group is the global leader in venue development, management, and premium hospitality services for the live event industry. Offering an unmatched, 360-degree solution set for a collection of world-class owned venues and a client roster that includes the most influential, highest attended arenas, convention centers, music festivals, performing arts centers, and cultural institutions on the planet.

Position Summary

The employee will be part of the Security Department and report to the part-time Event Security supervisors. The security guard will perform duties assigned as related to the event in regards to the overall security and safety of the employees, guests, and clients.

This role will pay an hourly wage of $13 to $14.

Benefits for PT roles: 401(k) savings plan and 401(k) matching.

EVERGREEN ROLE: Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis; there is no application deadline

Responsibilities

• Provides guest assistance during the event
• Monitors perimeter doors to ensure no unauthorized access is gained to the event
• Monitors guests during ingress/egress for disruptive or inappropriate actions
• Monitors credentials of all personnel entering the backstage and other restricted areas
• Monitors and maintains a clear and safe passage route in and around floor level accessible seating area(s)
• Maintains aisles and insures guests are in their proper seat locations
• Assists guests in the event of an emergency evacuation
• Operates walk through and/or hand held metal detector units
• Performs other duties as required by their Supervisor
• Prepares appropriate reports and forms as required by department policy
• Ensures that housekeeping, safety, alcohol control and security issues comply with department policies
• Performs special projects as needed or requested

Qualifications

• Must have a general knowledge of the security industry, specifically in the crowd management areas of public events
• Must be able to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Must have strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills
• Must demonstrate the ability to work well under stress and exercise good judgment, diplomacy, courtesy and tact under all circumstances
• Must be willing to work flexible hours, nights, weekends and holidays when required
• Must be willing to rotate to various positions within a shift as needed
• Requires a full range of body motions including vision and hearing in a normal range
• Job requires frequent standing, climbing, walking, reaching, handling, speaking, hearing and visually checking security work assignments in progress and those that have been completed
• Frequently works under stressful working conditions, irregular hours and tight time deadlines
• Must be able to lift, pull or move crowd control barricades
• Weight varies from 25 - 75 lbs
• Must be able to work in and around loud noises
• Must be comfortable in working with large crowds of people

Strengthened by our Differences. United to Make a Difference

At OVG, we understand that to continue positively disrupting the sports and live entertainment industry, we need a diverse team to help us do it. We also believe that inclusivity drives innovation, strengthens our people, improves our service, and raises our excellence. Our success is rooted in creating environments that reflect and celebrate the diverse communities in which we operate and serve, and this is the reason we are committed to amplifying voices from all different backgrounds.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Oak View Group is committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis ("protected class") including, but not limited to veteran status, uniform service member status, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information or any other protected class under federal, state, or local law.