Event Security|Part-time| Stormont Vail Events Center, Kansas

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.

Overview:
This position is committed to providing World Class Service for the Stormont Vail Events Center.  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 role will pay an hourly wage of $13 to $15. 

 

Benefits for PT roles: 401(k) savings plan and 401(k) matching. 

 

This position will remain open until April 11, 2025.

Responsibilities:
Monitors and operates closed circuit surveillance, access control and fire alarm systems.

Vets all visitors/contractors, verifies appropriate credentials and prevents unauthorized access to the premises.

Patrols all properties as required and ensures, in a friendly and professional manner, the security of employees, contracted building partners and visitors.

Detects and resolves immediate safety and criminal issues; responds to the scene of an incident and acts as an emergency first responder if required.

Acts as property first responder to alarms, medical calls, property damage, etc.

Maintains absolute confidentiality on sensitive issues.

Maintains accurate notes and log information as required; ensures that all pass-on information is communicated to the next shift.

Completes all activity logs, incident reports, repair forms and other documents in a clear, concise, and legible format in a timely, efficient manner. 

Performs person and package/parcel screening according to policies and procedures.

Conducts detailed internal investigations into incidents and provides detailed, objective reports for each shift or incident.

Attends briefing and training sessions to ensure complete knowledge of policies and upcoming events.

Greet all clients, employees, guests, and vendors in a professional manner.

Follows established security protocols and procedures at all times.

Represents the company in a positive and professional manner at all times.

Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:
Prior Customer Service Experience, preferred

Excellent communication skills required with thorough understanding of written and spoken English

Knowledge and skill in radio communication

Ability to listen effectively, take and execute directions, as given

Ability to work a flexible schedule including days, nights, weekends, and holidays

Ability to stand for long periods of time

Ability to exercise sound judgement to diffuse volatile situations

Ability to work independently and in a team environment

Ability to traverse a variety of terrain and floor surfaces including stairs, carpet, concrete

Ability to work in darkened area, around crowds, loud noises and flashing lights

Ability to remain calm and focused in fast-paced environment and stressful situations

Ability to work outside, in adverse weather conditions, as needed

Ability to direct guests where they need to go, as well as direct them in an emergency

Must be able to efficiently screen guest in the form of metal detecting via wands and bag checking

Strengthened by our Differences. United to Make a Difference:
At OVG, we understand that to continue positively disrupting the sports and live entertainment industry, we need a diverse team to help us do it. We also believe that inclusivity drives innovation, strengthens our people, improves our service, and raises our excellence. Our success is rooted in creating environments that reflect and celebrate the diverse communities in which we operate and serve, and this is the reason we are committed to amplifying voices from all different backgrounds.

Equal Opportunity Employer:
Oak View Group is committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis (“protected class”) including, but not limited to veteran status, uniform service member status, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information or any other protected class under federal, state, or local law.