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Event Security | Part-Time | Macon Centreplex

Oak View Group

Macon, GA • On-site

$12 - $14/hr

Part-time

Retirement

Posted 15 days ago

Oak View Group rating

6.3

Company rating: 6.3 out of 10

Based on 78 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

19th of 35 rated event venues

Job description

Oak View Group
Oak View Group (OVG) is the global leader in premium live entertainment infrastructure and services, with a platform spanning venue development and end-to-end capabilities across venue management, hospitality, and sponsorship sales. Founded in 2015, the company serves a collection of seven world-class owned venues and a client roster of the most iconic arenas, stadiums, convention centers, music festivals, performing arts centers, and cultural institutions, spanning four continents.
Position Summary
The Event Security position is responsible for ensuring the safety and security for all events. Special security assignments may be available during non-event days/nights. The security team is a provider of direct service to our guests and must always exhibit a professional and courteous demeanor.
This role pays an hourly rate of $12.00-$14.00
Benefits for Part-Time roles: 401(k) Savings Plan and 401(k) matching
EVERGREEN ROLE: Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis; there is no application deadline.
About the Venue
The Macon Centreplex is comprised of the Macon Coliseum and Macon City Auditorium. The Macon Coliseum is home to tenant hockey team, the Macon Mayhem and sits 9,000 patrons. Family shows, concerts, trade shows, GHSA, among others, are frequent entertainment in the venue. The Macon City Auditorium first opened in 1925 and has hosted iconic greats like Otis Redding, The Allman Brothers, and Little Richard. The venue hosts concerts, weddings, private galas, comedy shows, among other events, in its 2,500 seat space. The 10,000 capacity Amphitheater opened in Spring of 2024 with concerts, comedy shows, graduations, and community events.
Responsibilities
  • Respond to requests for assistance from staff and visitors for a variety of security issues (fire, medical emergencies, etc.)
  • Performs all event and non-event security duties as assigned
  • Admits building staff, suppliers, contractors, visitors, and guests to the facility according to established security procedures.
  • Answers information requests from staff and guests during events or as needed.
  • Protects Arena equipment, materials, and structures throughout the work schedule.
  • Provides regular security functions within the Arena and related areas, prior to, during and after all events.
  • Receives, records, and returns all lost and found items according to established team procedures.
  • When requested, provide escorts of persons to and from locations within the facility
  • Performs other related duties as assigned by the Director of Events, Event Managers.

Qualifications
  • Prior security experience preferred, but not required.
  • Able to work events as assigned.
  • High school diploma or equivalent required.
  • Strong oral and written communication skills in the English language required
  • Ability to work beyond traditional business hours, including nights, weekends and select holidays, is required
  • Must demonstrate strong attention to detail
  • Must have earned or can earn valid CPR certification
  • Must demonstrate a positive, professional, and customer-focused attitude

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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