security and safety officer
About The Position
Legends Global, a leader in privately managed public assembly facilities and live events, has an excellent opening for a Security Officer at The PR Convention Center. The Security Officer is responsible for protecting the physical assets of the Puerto Rico Convention Center and ensuring a safe and secure environment for all guests, tenants, vendors, and contractors. This role includes risk and loss management, and support for workplace safety and fire systems. The officer must also identify, report, avoid, predict, and fix unsafe work, workplace conditions, and unsafe worker practices, while incorporating systems such as fall protection, fall prevention, and avoiding tripping hazards. Ensuring that all health and safety risks and hazards are properly dealt with in compliance with OSHA is a key responsibility.
Requirements
- Strong written, read and verbal communication skills both in English and Spanish.
- In depth knowledge of legislation (e.g. OSHA/EPA) and procedures.
- Knowledge of potentially hazardous materials or practices.
- Experience in writing reports and policies for health and safety.
- Proficient in MS Office.
- Working knowledge of safety management information systems is a plus.
- Diligence with great attention to detail.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to present and explain health and safety topics.
- Updated OSHA Trainings.
- Follow guidelines as per OSHA, including but not limited to 1926 mandated standards as well as the general industry field reference 1910 & 1911.
- Capable of working in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to work under pressure, recognize problems and find solutions.
- Ability to multi-task and handle a variety of day–to-day tasks.
- Ability to remain in a stationary position for 4+ hours.
- Ability to work indoors and outdoors, as well as in various weather climates.
- Ability to work flexible hours, including nights, weekends, holidays, in addition to normal business hours, to coincide with events.
- Ability to frequently move around venue.
- A minimum of 2 years of related work experience.
- Must have proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook.
- Demonstrated ability to learn new software programs.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s or associate Degree in safety management or relevant field is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Respond to all security needs and calls for services & safety related calls in a timely manner.
- Work with Security and local law enforcement as necessary.
- Work closely with operations staff to effectively meet visitors and programming needs, inclusive, ensure smooth operations during activities.
- Perform exterior & interior rounds of the buildings as requested and note, correct, report any safety, security or fire hazard.
- Write comprehensive incident reports and conduct thorough investigations if necessary.
- Assist with control of loading docks traffic by directing drivers, parking, etc. to facilitate an efficient working area.
- Assure property is secured and prevents damages due to visitors’ negligence or vandalism.
- Prevent losses and damage by reporting irregularities, informing violators of policies and procedures, restraining trespassers.
- Work with Event Services staff managing large crowds under constantly changing event environments while providing excellent customer service to every guest.
- Operate and monitor security systems such as CCTV, Fire Control, radio communications equipment, elevators and Illumination controls.
- Provide guidance and assistance during evacuation of building as necessary.
- Provide security and safety inspection in the move in and move out of the events.
- Maintain organization's stability and reputation by complying with legal requirements.
- Write daily reports for safety inspections and for each event.
- Advise and instruct on various safety-related topics: (protective equipment, use of machinery, tripping and electrical hazards, use of ladders and equipment, unsafe structures etc.
- Stop any unsafe acts or processes that seem dangerous or unhealthy.
- Record and investigate incidents to determine causes and help the HR Department with any claim.
- Follow and adhere to policies and procedures needed to maintain safety within the venue, loading dock and perimeters.
- Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
