Armed Security Guard (On Call) - Ryman Auditorium

Ryman Hospitality Properties•Nashville, TN

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for being the armed division of Opry Entertainment Group security. Guards and monitors facilities to prevent theft, violence or other loss. Works with the Security Department to control access for each event. Monitors guests for suspicious activity and noncompliant behavior as they enter RHP facilities and events. Assists guard station as needed with traffic, sign-ins, or credentialing of staff, artists, and other VIP guests that need access to back of house. Assists with guests who bring weapons or other prohibited items/substances to the facility. Works with security on disturbances in the facility to maintain an orderly and safe event including ejection from facility and arrest as needed. Artist relations and safety: Assists with backstage and onstage security, providing a visible presence and making artists feel secure. Escorts artists as needed, e.g., into the audience, to and from their vehicles, into the plaza, retail stores, etc. Is discreet when dealing with artists, (no photos or autographs should ever be solicited.) Assists with the security needs for shows and events. Monitors potential security issues (physical altercations, unsafe situations, violations of building policy, high levels of inebriation, etc.) and communicates with management per venue protocol. Seeks to enforce all credential and building policies. Reports all incidents that occur on property with timely, accurate and as complete information as possible. Works with Metro agencies and first responders on all emergency calls, coordinating the handling of the incidents. This includes determining the severity of the incident and prosecution if necessary. Assists with building physical security, including magnetic locking system / ID key cards, and compliance with standards of documentation and state and local regulatory compliances. Identifies potential security risks, suggests procedure/process improvements and, in general, uses training and experience as a law enforcement officer to improve the security and safety of our buildings. Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required.
Background in law enforcement with entertainment/hospitality venue and crowd control experience preferred.
Excellent verbal and nonverbal communication skills.
Strong interpersonal skills.
Ability to complete security classroom and on-the-job training.
Must be actively employed in good standing with a local, state, or federal law enforcement agency.
Must have Davidson County law enforcement jurisdiction.
Will be required to carry a firearm when working a shift.
Must pass a pre-employment drug screening (4-panel: phencyclidine, cocaine, amphetamines, and opiates).

Nice To Haves

Background in law enforcement with entertainment/hospitality venue and crowd control experience.

Responsibilities

Guard and monitor facilities to prevent theft, violence, or other loss.
Control access for each event.
Monitor guests for suspicious activity and noncompliant behavior.
Assist guard station with traffic, sign-ins, or credentialing of staff, artists, and VIP guests.
Assist guests who bring weapons or prohibited items/substances.
Work with security on disturbances to maintain an orderly and safe event, including ejection and arrest if necessary.
Assist with backstage and onstage security, providing a visible presence and making artists feel secure.
Escort artists as needed.
Monitor potential security issues and communicate with management.
Enforce all credential and building policies.
Report all incidents that occur on property.
Work with Metro agencies and first responders on emergency calls.
Assist with building physical security, including magnetic locking systems and ID key cards.
Identify potential security risks and suggest improvements.
Perform other duties as assigned.