Union Event Security Officer - Oak View Group

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:

We are our hiring for Event Security Officer positions. The Event Security Officer reports to the Event Security Director and is primarily responsible for security operations for UBS Arena events. The Security Officer is responsible for event and venue security and ensuring all operational activities are effective and meet efficiency and customer satisfaction requirements.

 

This role will pay an hourly wage of $22.55.

 

Benefits for PT roles: 401(k) savings plan and 401(k) matching. Also, OVG provides part-time, seasonal, and internship employees with one hour of accrued paid leave per 30 hours worked, up to 48 hours per year.

 

This position will remain open until September 30, 2024

About the Venue:

UBS Arena at Belmont Park is made for music and built for hockey. New York's newest premier entertainment and sports venue and home of the New York Islanders is developed in partnership with Oak View Group, the New York Islanders, and Jeff Wilpon. The state -of -the -art  arena opened in November 2021 and has welcomed numerous top artists including Harry Styles, Sebastian Maniscalco, Billie Eilish, Dua Lipa, TWICE, Eagles, John Mayer, Kendrick Lamar and Post Malone. The venue delivers an unmatched live entertainment experience for guests including clear sightlines and premier acoustics.

 

UBS Arena is at the forefront of sustainability, being awarded LEED Green Building Certification in January 2023. The venue also achieved carbon neutrality for operations in Fall 2022 which made it the first arena to do so on the eastern United States seaboard. For more information on the venue’s sustainability efforts, please visit UBSArena.com/sustainability.

 

Located on the historic grounds of Belmont Park, UBS Arena is located just 30 minutes by LIRR from Grand Central or Penn Station and is easily accessible from across the region via mass transit or car. To plan your trip, please visit UBSArena.com/plan-your-trip.

 

For additional information, please visit UBSArena.com or @UBSArena on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. 

Responsibilities:

While you are here, you will:

• Responsible for providing security to public attendees at a ticketed event or an event open to the public.
• Must have the ability and interpersonal skills to effectively service guests, clients and employees.
• Must be a team player and self-motivator.
• Must be able to work flexible hours, which include evenings, weekends and holidays.
• Will be expected to work any post assigned to them.
• When required, use provided communication devices such as two-way radios.
• Operate detective devices to screen individuals and prevent passage of prohibited items into UBS Arena.
• Write reports to document incidents involving guests, employees and unusual occurrences 

Qualifications:

What you need to be qualified:

• Must have a demonstrated ability to function independently in a fast paced, high-pressure environment  
• Must have the ability to work flexible schedule including long hours, nights, weekends and holidays. 
• Must be comfortable working with the public and have strong interpersonal and communications skills 
• Must have an Active NYS Security License

Who you are:
• Accountable: Take ownership of your work and of your projects from start to finish with a keen attention to detail
• Flexible: Switch gears on a moment’s notice and adapt to shifting priorities
• Collaborative: Build cross-functional relationships within the organization and with partners
• Passionate: Bring energy and a can-do attitude to the role every day
• Solutions-Oriented: Show off your problem-solving and decision-making skills while focusing on the solutions in every case

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.