Event Security Officer

This is a Part Time Job

Who are we hiring:

Security Officer will assist and ensure the protection of the guests, employees, facilities and property of Madison Square Garden. Your primary role is to assist the Security Department in the enforcement of all Company policies in order to create a safe, secure and friendly environment for all guests and employees. Serving on an event driven basis, the availability to work night, weekend and holiday hours is crucial and of a high priority.

What will you do:
• Responsible for checking bags and screening guests and employees to ensure overall safety.
• Controls access to the Arena. Screens visitors, vehicles, and equipment entering the arena.
• Assist with guest ingress and egress.
• Secures TV trucks, equipment, and personnel entering and exiting the Arena’s loading docks in support of arena events.
• Observes and reports on security threats along the building’s perimeter such as: crime, scalper activity, loitering, and surveillance activity (of performers, players, arena activity)
• Screens bulk items entering the loading dock like mail, team equipment, and deliveries.
• Escorts patrons, clients, employees, artists, performers and players into and out of Madison Square Garden.
• Learns and executes arena security response, access control, and evacuation plans.
• This role will cover various indoor and outdoor posts as assigned.
• Respond to all security assistance calls during events/operating hours.

What do you need to succeed:
• Security experience with an understanding of security procedures and guest relations
• Active member of Local 177
• Familiarity with radios, Closed Circuit Television Systems and other security devices.
• Must have the ability and interpersonal skills to effectively assist guests, clients and employees.
• Will be a team player and self-motivator
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Special requirements?:
• Must have a valid NYS Security License and Fire Guard License.
• Must be able to successfully complete physical fitness examination.
• Must be willing to travel to other MSG locations as needed
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including nights, have split days off, work weekends and holidays in a 24 X 7 environment
• General physical requirements such as lifting 25 lbs., standing for long periods, walking long distances, bending and constant motion is often required.

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