Security Guard

Security Guard responsible for ensuring the safety of patrons, staff, vendors, participants, and others on premises; handling disturbances; writing incident reports; touring facility; assisting with crowd control; responding to emergencies; escorting Box Office and Parking when handling large sums of money; documenting shipping and receiving; keeping records of keys, radios and facility equipment.

Responsibilities

Tour post periodically to ensure the safety of patrons, staff, vendors, participants, and others on premises; Handle any disturbances or problems that arise during an event or at the facility; If necessary, escort disruptive individual(s) to the security office and/or off the premises; Write incident reports and meet with security supervisor to review procedures; Tour facility, examining doors, windows, and gates to ensure they are secure; Assist with crowd control inside and outside of premises when necessary; Control unusual circumstances and events during fire, storms, riots, and other emergencies; Respond immediately to emergency situations -- answer alarms and investigate disturbances; Escort Box Office and Parking when handling large sums of money; Act in a professional manner with clients, employees, exhibitors, patrons, and others encountered in the course of employment; Document all shipping and receiving; Keep record of all keys, radios and other facility equipment that are signed out; See that every client, patron, and vendor receive the best service possible; Work extended and/or irregular hours including nights, weekends and holidays as needed

Requirements

High School diploma or G.E.D.; Valid driver's license or state ID required; Handle conflicts, make common sense decisions and exercise proper action during high tension and stressful situations; Meet the physical demands of this job, which include being able to get in and around the facility (requires personal mobility), lifting, carrying, moving, climbing and moderate to loud noises; Operate a personal computer using Windows 2000, Word, Excel, Outlook; portable radio; and other related standard office equipment; Follow oral and written instructions and communicate effectively with others in both oral and written form; Organize and prioritize work to meet deadlines; Work effectively under pressure and/or stringent schedule and produce accurate results; Work independently, exercising judgment and initiative; Maintain an effective working relationship with clients, employees, exhibitors, patrons, and others encountered in the course of employment; Possess any appropriate licenses as required by State; Remain flexible and adjust to situations as they occur; Have some computer knowledge

Nice to have

Some college preferred; 1 year security experience preferred