Overview
Safety is our upmost priority at Total Mortgage Arena. This position is responsible for ensuring that the arena is a safe and welcoming environment for all patrons. Security staff will be responsible for access to the arena, ensuring guest enter safely and for the security inside of the arena, by limiting access to restricted areas as well as deescalating volatile situations.
salary : $16.69
For PT roles : Benefits : 401(k) savings plan and 401(k) matching.
job expires 12 / 31 / 2024
About the Venue
Total Mortgage Arena is a sports and entertainment venue, managed by Oak View Group and is located in the heart of Bridgeport, CT. The arena is home to the Bridgeport Islanders (AHL affiliate of the New York Islanders) and PWHL New York. In addition to the various sporting events held year-round, the arena plays host to various concerts, comedy shows, expos, and family shows.
Responsibilities
- Uphold security directives, most importantly our mission to take reasonable steps to protect the safety and security of our venues' guests, employees, and assets with respect towards everyone's dignity and legal rights.
- Verifies credentials to ensure control of access into restricted areas
- Secures the perimeter of ticketed areas
- Screens guests as they enter the facility in accordance with the event standards
- Resolve escalated security situations, providing appropriate warnings and contacting local police if ejections / arrests are warranted / necessary
- Works cooperatively with event staff and local police
- Interacts with guests in a polite and professional manner
- Assist with directional and informational inquiries. Serve as escalation point for complaints / issues
- Consistently and continually enforces facility policies & procedures related to prohibited items, disruptive behavior, etc.
- Performs other duties as required to the satisfaction of Supervisors and Management
Qualifications
Valid CT Guard Card, preferredPrior Customer Service Experience, preferredExcellent communication skills required with thorough understanding of written and spoken EnglishKnowledge and skill in radio communicationAbility to listen effectively, take and execute directions, as givenAbility to work a flexible schedule including days, nights, weekends, and holidaysAbility to stand for long periods of timeAbility to exercise sound judgement to diffuse volatile situationsAbility to work independently and in a team environmentAbility to traverse a variety of terrain and floor surfaces including stairs, carpet, concreteAbility to work in darkened area, around crowds, loud noises and flashing lightsAbility to remain calm and focused in fast-paced environment and stressful situationsAbility to work outside, in adverse weather conditions, as neededAbility to direct guests where they need to go, as well as direct them in an emergencyMust be able to efficiently screen guest in the form of metal detecting via wands and bag checking