Overview

The Event Security primarily maintains security access and control to all areas of the Owensboro Convention Center & Sportscenter. This includes making routine rounds throughout the facility, providing customer service to clients/patrons as they arrive on the complex and assisting with all incidents as they may arise.

This role will pay an hourly wage of $15.00

Benefits for Part-Time roles: 401(k) Savings Plan and 401(k) matching

This position will remain open until December 31, 2025.

Responsibilities

• Provide guest safety and security of the venue assigned with an emphasis on Customer Service.
• Enforce all venue regulations and policies.
• Able to handle large groups of guests
• Able to interact with other staff in a positive and productive manner
• Maintain control of your assigned sections or area.
• Able to adapt to a changing environment
• Perform bag checks and security inspections as directed at required events
• Anticipate and correct any trouble situations in your area
• Know general building information and locations of various amenities
• Ensure areas are safe for patrons and staff.
• Able to follow verbal and written instructions
• Able to work in adverse weather conditions (heat, cold, rain, snow, wind, etc)
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 or older
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Prior security experience preferred, but not required.
• Excellent attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Must demonstrate a positive, professional, and customer-focused attitude.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage high stress fast-paced environment
• Able to work flexible hours, nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Must be able to handle adverse situations such as inebriated guests, argumentative guests, volatile-angry guests and related incidents in a calm and professional manner.