Lieutenant

Legends Global•New Orleans, LA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Legends Global, a leader in privately managed public assembly facilities, has an excellent and immediate opening for a Lieutenant/Watch Commander. This role is responsible for maintaining the safety and security of the facilities and grounds of the Caesar Superdome, Smoothie King Center, and Champions Square. The primary duties include preventing crime and vandalism, preserving public peace, managing parking control, and enforcing parking regulations on Legends property.

Requirements

Must successfully pass a criminal and driving record background check.
Must be at least 21 years of age.
Must be able to work various shifts, including, but not limited to, nights, weekends, and holidays, as needed; 7 days a week.
Must wear authorized uniform.
Must present excellent written and oral communication skills.
Must be able to complete other mandatory training as required.
Must own your own firearm.
High School Diploma or equivalent.
Must possess a valid United States Driver’s License at time of appointment and throughout employment.
Must be able to qualify with a firearm at certified firing range by certified state instructor.
No person may be eligible to apply or be granted a license under the provisions of this Chapter if either of the following applies: (1) He has been convicted in any jurisdiction of any crime of violence as defined by R.S. 14:2(B). (2) He has been convicted in any jurisdiction of any other felony offense within ten years prior to the date of the application or less than ten years has elapsed between the date of application and the successful completion or service of any sentence, deferred adjudication, or period of probation or parole for which a full pardon or similar relief has not been granted under the laws of the United States, the state of Louisiana, or any other state or country.
An applicant who is not disqualified from making application or licensure as a result of Subsection A of this Section shall still be required to demonstrate to the board that he otherwise meets the remaining requirements for suitability, particularly those contained in Subparagraphs (1)(a), (b), and (c) of this Subsection. Evidence of or relating to an arrest, summons, charge, or indictment of an applicant, or the dismissal thereof, shall be considered by the board even if the arrest, summons, charge, or indictment results in acquittal, deferred adjudication, probation, parole, or pardon.
All licensees and persons required to be qualified under this Chapter shall have a continuing duty to inform the board of any action which they believe would constitute a violation of this Chapter. No person who so informs the board shall be discriminated against by an applicant or licensee because of supplying such information.
Every person who has or controls directly or indirectly more than a five percent ownership, income, or profit interest in an entity which has or applies for a license in accordance with the provisions of this Chapter, or who receives more than five percent revenue interest in the form of a commission, finder's fee, loan repayment, or any other business expense related to the private security business, or every person who is an officer or a director of the company, or who has the ability, in the opinion of the board, to exercise a significant influence over the activities of a licensee authorized or to be authorized by this Chapter, shall meet all suitability requirements and qualifications for licensees.

Nice To Haves

Minimum of three (3) years’ security or police experience preferred.
Law enforcement or security-related background preferred.

Responsibilities

Respond to emergencies or other situations/issues affecting the safety of other persons.
Protect highly valuable property, such as equipment, material, grounds, etc.
Patrol an assigned area and/or stands at a fixed post.
Perform security checks of buildings and grounds.
Check persons on the premises to determine if they possess proper identifications and are authorized to be present on Legends property.
Check identification of persons who enter facilities or grounds.
Complete shift administrative paperwork (i.e., Shift Logs, Incident Reports, etc.).
Conduct preliminary internal and criminal investigations relevant to incidents within an assigned area.
Intervene in disturbances/incidents to maintain peace or restore order.
Effect arrest, where warranted, and authorized.
Erect and remove barricades, temporary signs, and other materials for parking and crowd management.
Direct traffic on an interim basis on Legends property.
Request tow trucks to remove illegally parked vehicles.
Issue parking violations.
Respond to various emergencies and problems that impact traffic control.
Serve as informational source to the public for company activities and events.
Manage and supervise part time Public Safety, and part time Public Safety Commissioned Officers.
Oversee Public Safety Officers on specified shifts ensuring proper attire, timeliness to work, and proper coverage of grounds.
All other duties as assigned.