Security Guard

WHO ARE WE?

Live Nation Entertainment is the world’s leading live entertainment company, comprised of global market leaders: Ticketmaster, Live Nation Concerts, and Live Nation Media & Sponsorship. Ticketmaster is the global leader in event ticketing with over 500 million tickets sold annually and more than 12,000 clients worldwide. Live Nation Concerts is the largest provider of live entertainment in the world promoting more than 40,000 shows and 100 festivals annually for nearly 4,000 artists in over 40 countries. These businesses allow Live Nation Media & Sponsorship to create strategic music marketing programs that connect over 1,000 brands with the 98 million fans that attend Live Nation Entertainment events each year.

THE JOB

The S ecurity team plays a key role in venue safety and g uest s ervices during our concert and commencement season . Security screens guests , monitors venue access, and ensures a fun and safe concert environment for all by upholding venue policies. Security will operate metal detector equipment and other equipment as needed . Event shifts are typically in the evening, although some events will take place during the day. Evening availability is required .

WHAT THIS ROLE WILL DO

• Represent Live Nation to all venue visitors, including our business partners and artists, in a professional way

• Adapt to the security needs of our diverse artists, changing schedules, and tours of varying sizes

• Monitor and authorize entrance and departure of employees, guests, and other persons to guard against theft and maintain security and safety of the premises.

• As needed, write reports of daily activities and irregularities such as equipment or property damage, theft, presence of unauthorized persons, or unusual occurrences.

• Patrol premises to prevent and detect signs of intrusion and ensure security of doors, windows, and gates.

• Responsible for maintaining a fun, friendly, and safe environment throughout the venue ; uphold venue policies and escalate concerns to appropriate members of the management team in a timely manner

• Operate walkthrough metal detecting devices and hand wands to screen individuals and check bags, preventing passage of prohibited articles into the venue.

• Greet guests, a nswer guest questions, assist guests with navigating the venue

• Ability to memorize, recollect and quickly implement various training methods and standard operating procedures.

• Warn persons of code of conduct infractions or violations and apprehend or evict violators from premises in a professional and courteous manner.
  

WHAT THIS PERSON WILL BRING

• Be at least 18 years or older

• Must have valid NYS Security License

• Acute sense of judgment, tact and diplomacy .

• A strong sense of teamwork and ability to execute programs .

• Position requires extended periods of prolonged standing, bending, stooping, reaching, and working on your feet. Some, but not all, positions must be able to lift or move up to 50 lbs. using proper lifting techniques.

• Require nights, weekends, and holiday shifts in all types of weather .

• All applicants must be able to commit to at least 70 percent of shows.

• Tolerance of loud noises.

• High school diploma or equivalent experience required

• Good working knowledge of security operations, safety practices in a business environment and enforcement procedures.

• Ability to perform duties in a professional manner and appearance; ability to make independent and good judgment decisions within proper policy and procedures.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills

• Strong team player with ability to collaborate and establish strong working relationships with internal and external partners

• Ability to multi-task within a fast-paced environment
  

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

We are passionate and committed to our people and go beyond the rhetoric of diversity and inclusion. You will be working in an inclusive environment and be encouraged to bring your whole self to work. We will do all that we can to help you successfully balance your work and home life . As a growing business we will encourage you to develop your professional and personal aspirations, enjoy new experiences, and learn from the talented people you will be working with. It’s talent that matters to us and we encourage applications from people irrespective of their gender, race, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability status or caring responsibilities.