Security Guard | Part-Time | Santander Arena

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 This Security Guard position secures, protects and safeguards the venue facilities, equipment and grounds - guarding against and reacting to situations involving potential for fire, theft, vandalism and or other causes. Coordinate foot-traffic flow of patrons and visitors to the Santander Arena . Monitors fire panel for Complex at all times.

This role pays an hourly rate of $13.00-$15.50.

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 Santander Arena , located in downtown Reading, Pennsylvania, is a versatile venue that serves as the home arena for the Reading Royals, the ECHL affiliate of the Philadelphia Flyers. The Santander Arena has hosted an array of live events including concerts, Disney on Ice, and other family friendly events attracting hundreds of thousands of visitors annually.

Responsibilities

• Conduct "rounds" inside and outside of Venue buildings, observing and reacting to irregularities such as prowlers, fire or potential causes of fire, or other potential causes of loss or damage to property.
• Involve other safety, fire and city patrol officials as situation warrants.
• Prepare associated reports and involve others as situation merits.
• Monitors fire panel for complex at all times.
• During facility events, directs and controls the flow of guests, responding to questions, providing direction and reacting to situations requiring support and intervention.
• Ensure that facility and grounds lights are set (on/off) as necessary and that facility doors and property gates are properly secured.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Must be able to work a flexible work schedule including days, nights, weekends and holidays.
• High School Diploma or G.E.D.
• Up to 1 year of related experience.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Familiarity with 2 way radios.
• High School Diploma or G.E.D.
• Teamwork oriented and positive attitude to welcome guests.

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.