Event Security |Part-Time | Charleston Coliseum and Convention Center

Oak View Group•Charleston, WV

2d•$13 - $14•Onsite

About The Position

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

Requirements

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

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