Dynamic Event Security Specialist — Flexible Shifts

Allied Universal; New York (NY); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k plans

Flexible schedules

Ongoing paid training

Employee discounts

Job summary

Allied Universal is hiring an Event Security Professional to support live events with customer-focused service. Responsibilities include ushering guests, collecting tickets, guiding foot and vehicle traffic, and maintaining safe, orderly access to venues.

The role is temporary with potential to become permanent; candidates should be flexible across mornings, afternoons, and evenings, and possess a valid NYS Security Guard License and high school diploma.

Qualifications

• High school diploma (or equivalent).
• Valid NYS Security Guard License.
• Licensing requirements are subject to state and/or local laws and regulations and may be required prior to employment.
• Experience working in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
• Outstanding oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to de-escalate conflicts and maintain composure in challenging situations.
• Ability to handle emergency situations and provide excellent customer service.
• Understanding of traffic management procedures and parking regulations.
• Ability to enforce rules logically and apply good judgment skills.
• Attentive listening skills: ability to listen to customers, offer positive solutions, and assert authority only when necessary.

Responsibilities

• Assist in all aspects of event day preparation and execution
• Allow appropriate entry into each venue, may collect and/or scan tickets, verify wristbands and badges, direct traffic coming in and out of the venue
• Demonstrate an understanding of the policies, procedures and regulations of different venues, facilities and events
• Initiate greetings to our guests as they arrive at the facility entrance, aisle, concourse area or other location
• Provide guests with helpful directions and/or suggestions that will enhance their entertainment experience

Skills

Oral communication

Written communication

De-escalation

Customer service

Active listening

Traffic management

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Allied Universal is hiring an Event Security Professional to support live events with customer-focused service. Responsibilities include ushering guests, collecting tickets, guiding foot and vehicle traffic, and maintaining safe, orderly access to venues.

The role is temporary with potential to become permanent; candidates should be flexible across mornings, afternoons, and evenings, and possess a valid NYS Security Guard License and high school diploma.