Event Security Officer (Part-Time)

Who are we hiring?

Security Officer will assist and ensure the protection of the guests, employees, facilities and property of Madison Square Garden including Sphere.   

What will you do?

• Responsible for checking bags and screening guests and employees to ensure overall safety.  
• Controls access to the arena. Screens visitors, vehicles, and equipment entering the venue.
• Assisting and controlling guest ingress and egress.   
• Secures TV trucks, equipment, and personnel entering and exiting the venue’s loading docks in support of venue events.  
• Observes and reports on security threats along the building’s perimeter such as: crime, scalper activity, loitering, and surveillance activity (of performers, players, venue activity)  
• Escorts guests, clients, employees, artists, performers and players into and out of the venue.
• Learns and executes venue security response, access control, and evacuation plans. 
• This role will cover various indoor and outdoor posts as assigned.
• Respond to all security assistance calls during events/operating hours.
• Any and all other security related tasks as directed by Security Management. 

What do you need to succeed?   

• Security experience with an understanding of security procedures and guest relations 
• Familiarity with radios, Closed Circuit Television Systems and other security devices. 
• Must have the ability and interpersonal skills to effectively assist guests, clients and employees.  
• Will be a team player and self-motivator.  
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.  

Special Requirements (physical demands, non-traditional hours, travel etc.)  

• Must be able to successfully complete physical fitness examination.   
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including nights, have split days off, work weekends and holidays in a 24 X 7 environment 
• General physical requirements such as lifting 25 lbs., standing for long periods, walking long distances, bending and constant motion is often required.  
• Required Certifications 
  • Sheriff’s Card  
  • Alcohol Certification Card

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