Event Security | Seasonal Part-Time | Ford Wyoming Center

Oakview Group•Casper, WY

71d•$13 - $14•Onsite

About The Position

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 This position is committed to providing World Class Service for all Ford Wyoming Center arena events. The Event Security position is responsible for ensuring the safety and security for all events. Special security assignments may be available during non-event days/nights. The security team is a provider of direct service to our guests and must always exhibit a professional and courteous demeanor. This is a seasonal role from October 14, 2025 and will end on February 14, 2025. This role pays an hourly rate of $13.00-$14.00. EVERGREEN ROLE: Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis; there is no application deadline About the Venue Formerly the Casper Events Center, the venue was renamed to the Ford Wyoming Center in January 2021. The Center is a 28,000 square foot multi-purpose facility, built high on a hill overlooking the city of Casper, Casper Mountain, and the scenic Platte River Valley. Funded entirely by the City's portion of an optional 1% sales tax, the venue opened on April 17, 1982. The arena features a horseshoe-shaped seating bowl with 8,000 seats. The Ford Wyoming Center hosts a variety of different events each year, including concerts, sporting events, family shows, trade shows, competitions, religious services, bull riding competitions, commencement ceremonies, lectures, and political rallies among other corporate and community events. The arena is host to the Wyoming High School Basketball, Volleyball, and Wrestling Tournaments, the Wyoming High School Art Symposium, Wyoming High School Marching Band Competition and Wyoming High School Spirit and Cheer Competition. The venue has been home of the College National Finals Rodeo each June since 2001.

Requirements

Prior security experience preferred, but not required.
Able to work events as assigned.
High school diploma or equivalent required.
Strong oral and written communication skills in the English language required.
Ability to work beyond traditional business hours, including nights, weekends and select holidays, is required.
Must demonstrate strong attention to detail.
Must demonstrate a positive, professional, and customer-focused attitude.

Responsibilities

Respond to requests for assistance from staff and visitors for a variety of security issues (fire, medical emergencies, etc.)
Performs all event and non-event security duties as assigned.
Admits building staff, suppliers, contractors, visitors, and guests to the facility according to established security procedures.
Answers information requests from staff and guests during events or as needed.
Protects Arena equipment, materials, and structures throughout the work schedule.
Provides regular security functions within the Arena and related areas, prior to, during and after all events.
Responsible for clean, neat appearance.
Assist with restricting guest access to restricted locations depending on the event.
Assist with crowd control and safety during concerts and large events.
When requested, provide escorts of persons to and from locations within the facility.
Performs other related duties as assigned by the Event Managers and/or Manager On Duty.