Public Safety Officer| Miami Beach Convention Center

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

SUMMARY:

This position is responsible for patrolling all areas of property and parking lots, securing doors, ensuring the safety of all guests, employees and contract labor while on premises; securing property during move in/out trade shows, conventions or events by performing the following duties.

This role will pay an hourly rate of $16.00.

Benefits for FT roles: Benefits: Health, Dental and Vision insurance, 401(k) savings plan, 401(k) matching, and paid time off (vacation days, sick days, and 11 holidays).

This position will remain open until April 11, 2025.

Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Secures property.
• Locks and unlocks facility doors.
• Conducts routine property walks.
• Responds to emergency situations.
• Writes reports to include Incident Reports, Workers’ Compensation Injury Reports, Operations Department Absentee Reports, etc.
• Answers Public Safety Department Office telephones as required.
• Interacts with the public and all levels of management and fellow employees.
• Secures the safety of all individuals on the premises.
• Appropriately deals with “unruly” people.
• Works independently, and judges and assesses situations for immediate response.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

This position does not have supervisory responsibilities.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• High School diploma or G.E.D.
• A minimum of six (6) months of security experience, preferably in a similar environment.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Good written, verbal and interpersonal skills required; ability to interact with all levels of staff including management.
• Ability to work irregular hours including, night shifts, weekends and holidays.
• Professional presentation, appearance, and work ethic.
• Computer skills required; proficiency in Microsoft Office and Outlook as well as familiarity with office equipment.
• Must be able to communicate effectively with guests in English, specific to position duties and responsibilities.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

• Current Valid Florida Class D License required.
• Valid driver’s license required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

These physical demands are representative of the physical requirements necessary for an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the Public Safety Officer Job. Reasonable accommodation can be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the described essential functions of the Public Safety Officer Job.

This position will require a considerable amount of walking, sitting, stooping, and the ability to lift up to 25 lbs. This position requires work in both indoor and outdoor settings.  It also may be subjected to adverse condition, including physical contact from hostile individuals.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

While performing the responsibilities of the Public Safety Officer Job, these work environment characteristics are representative of the environment the Public Safety Officer will encounter. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the Public Safety Officer Job.

The Public Safety Officer works in indoor and outdoor work settings with mild to adverse exposure to environmental hazards.  The incumbent must be able to climb stairs and ladders and walk long distances to access all areas of the facility. The noise level in the work environment is usually mild to loud.

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.

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