Building Security Officer | Part-Time | Acrisure Arena

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.

Position Summary

The Building Security Officer; as part of the Security Detail for Acrisure Arena will help to ensure a safe environment by providing building security at the venue. This position will be involved with monitoring cameras, security patrols, monitor security and fire panel, shipping receiving and parking safety. 

This role pays an hourly rate of $20.00-$21.50

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

This position will remain open until December 19, 2025.

About the Venue

America’s hottest music festival destination finally has the world-class arena it deserves. Now open, the brand new Acrisure Arena provides the greater Palm Springs area of Southern California with a premiere 11,000+ capacity venue hosting the biggest artists and acts on the planet. We are #TheCoolestSpot in the desert, designed specifically for hockey and acoustically designed for concerts, Acrisure Arena provides top-tier hospitality, artist amenities, and all of the benefits of a modern music and sports venue to the Coachella Valley.

Responsibilities

• Provide security for incident response, and risk assessments.
• Assist with policies, and procedures for safety and security protocols at the venue. 
• Ensure all building security systems are operating as necessary during event and non-event periods. Security systems include but are not limited to; cameras and access control, physical security equipment (Screening Gateways, hand-wands, etc.).
• Serve as initial point of contact for client and employee security inquiries, concerns, and/or complaints during an event. 
• Work with the Events department and offer guidance related to security issues.
• Responsible for championing awareness, influencing compliance with security policies, and providing solutions for business specific security issues.
• Establish and maintain positive and collaborative relationships with customers, including local, state, and federal authorities.
• Maintain the venue’s reputation for excellent entertainment experience by balancing enforcement of rules and regulations with guest safety and enjoyment.
• Maintain the proper image and generate positive public relations by resolving guest/artist/client/tenant issues, concerns, and complaints pertaining to security during events.
• Communicate with client Security personnel and advance various tour needs in preparation of show.
• Work directly with emergency services personnel, Law Enforcement, Medical and First Aid staff.
• Assist in the communications to local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies if relevant for the event.  
• Make real-time decisions and communicate with management, first responders, venue guests, employees, and performers in the facility in an emergency situation.
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Work extended and/or irregular hours including nights, weekends and holidays as needed.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent is required.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Security experience preferred.
• Bi-lingual is beneficial. 
• Adequate verbal and written communication skills.
• Flexible schedule: able to work nights, weekends, and holidays as required.
• Position requires prolonged standing, prolonged walking, and able to work in the elements of the weather at times.
• Professional certifications: Guard Card Preferred.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a valid California State Drivers’ License.
• Remain flexible and adjust to situations as they occur.
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule inclusive of weekends, nights and holidays required.
• Frequent bending, lifting 75 pounds, sitting, exposure to multiple external elements, extensive walking through the building.

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.