Security Guard

Job Summary:The Role:Responsible for assisting guests, maintaining public safety, controlling access to restricted areas, and preventing unauthorized items from entering the venue.Job Functions:Interact with guests in a friendly, courteous and direct mannerCirculate among guests to preserve safety, order and to protect propertyPrevent and resolve altercations among guestsPatrol premises and/or remain a stationary post to detect problems, threats, and prevent unauthorized entry through doors, gates, and fencesConduct searches of guests by walk-through metal detectors, physical pat downs, metal detector wands and/or bag searches to prevent weapons and other unauthorized items from entering the venueAssists guests by directing them to the appropriate venue amenities, answering questions about the venue or event, and helping to solve guest issues as they ariseWarn guests of rule infractions and apprehend or evict violators from the venueEnsure guests who are drinking alcoholic beverages have a drinking wristbandAssist medics to reach and remove guests in need of helpComplete written reports of incidence occurring during each eventWork in an outdoor environment in a variety of weather conditionsCommunicate clearly using radios, hand signals and flashlightsOther tasks assigned by the Security Manager or Security Supervisor * Starting rate is $12 an hour Required: Must be at least 18 years of ageAbility to work late hours (most call times are 6:15 PM but can be later or earlier depending on the event)Flexible scheduleTolerance of all cultures, music and art formsExcellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skillsAbility to communicate and work well with others in a loud, fast-paced and sometimes stressful environmentAbility to diffuse possibly volatile situations with tact and diplomacyA strong sense of teamwork and ability to execute programsSuccessful passing of a criminal background checkAbility to perform duties in a professional manner and appearance; ability to make independent and good judgment decisions within proper policy and procedures. Position requires extended periods of prolonged standing in one place, climbing stairs and working on your feet Preferred:Bi-lingualExperience in a live music environmentExperience using metal detection equipmentSecurity/Law Enforcement experience