Event Security Guard Brooklyn Paramount

Live Nation, Inc; New York, Northern (NY, KY); Hybrid; USD 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free concert tickets

Dog-friendly offices

Student loan reimbursement

Adoption/fertility support

Job summary

Live Nation Entertainment in New York City is seeking a Security Officer to ensure guest safety, deter incidents, and support emergency procedures within the venue, including crowd management and quick incident response.

This role requires a valid NYC Security License, the ability to work late hours, a flexible schedule, 3 years of experience in people-facing roles, fluent English, and a broad tolerance for all cultures, music and art forms; experience with metal detectors and live events is a

Qualifications

• 3 years’ work experience interacting with people in a positive environment.
• Read, write and speak English fluently.
• Tolerance of all cultures, music and art forms.

Responsibilities

• Ensure guest safety through proactive personal interaction and hazard removal.
• Prevent and resolve altercations among guests.
• Lead guests and fellow staff in emergency evacuation procedures.
• Maintain area control by patrolling throughout the shift.
• Check IDs for guests under 30 years old consuming alcohol.
• Inspect for weapons or dangerous items at entry points.
• Enforce venue photo/video policy.
• Guard against theft and property damage.
• Coordinate with colleagues via radios and signals.
• Stay in constant communication throughout the shift.
• Set up areas before opening and maintain clear, safe spaces.

Skills

Customer-facing experience

Fluent English

Diversity-friendly

De-escalation

Education

New York City Security License

Tools

Metal detector operation

Job description

Job Summary

Job Summary WHO ARE WE? Live Nation Entertainment is the world’s leading live entertainment company, comprised of global market leaders: Ticketmaster, Live Nation Concerts, and Live Nation Media & Sponsorship. Ticketmaster is the global leader in event ticketing with over 500 million tickets sold annually and more than 12,000 clients worldwide. Live Nation Concerts is the largest provider of live entertainment in the world promoting more than 40,000 shows and 100+ festivals annually for nearly 4,000 artists in over 40 countries. These businesses allow Live Nation Media & Sponsorship to create strategic music marketing programs that connect over 1,000 brands with the 98 million fans that attend Live Nation Entertainment events each year. For additional information, visit www.livenationentertainment.com. Live Nation’s Concerts Division is where tours are born, artists come to life, and fans get to experience the rush of live music. From our dozens of owned/operated Amphitheaters to our Global Touring team, from Ticketing and Venue Operations to Marketing and Sales... we foster a fun and upbeat work culture with no shortage of opportunities. With perks ranging from free concert tickets to dog-friendly offices, to progressive benefits like student loan reimbursement and adoption/fertility support... it’s no wonder we are certified as a Great Place to Work organization and one of People Magazine’s “50 Companies that Care”. We want everyone to feel like they belong and can thrive in our community, so we strive to help you achieve your career and personal goals. Live music is our passion and where we find our common ground. There has never been a better time to join Live Nation.

WHO ARE YOU?

Passionate and motivated. Driven, with an entrepreneurial spirit. Resourceful, innovative, forward thinking and committed. At Live Nation Entertainment, our people embrace these qualities, so if this sounds like you then please read on!

WHAT THIS ROLE WILL DO

• Ensure guest safety through proactive personal interaction and removing hazards in the area of responsibility
• Prevent and resolve altercations among guests
• Lead guests and other employees in emergency evacuation procedures and provide assistance
• Maintain control by circulating through your work area throughout the shift
• Check identification of any guest who appears to be under 30 years of age who is drinking alcoholic beverages inside the venue
• Ensure that no weapons or harmful items enter the venue by inspecting every guest with a metal detector or pat-down search
• Enforce House policy regarding photos/videos/recording devices
• Safeguard against theft and property damage
• Communicate clearly using radios, hand signals and flashlights.
• Remain in constant contact throughout the shift
• Set up area before opening (stanchions, table configuring, etc.)
• Keep interior and exterior of the venue clear and safe, cleaning spills and removing food, trash or other obstacles, before, during and after the shift

WHAT THIS PERSON WILL BRING

• MUST have Valid New York City Security License
• Ability to work late hours
• Flexible schedule
• 3 years’ work experience interacting with people in a positive environment
• Read, write and speak English fluently
• Tolerance of all cultures, music and art forms

• Experience recognizing valid ID’s
• Experience in a live music environment
• Self-defense training
• Experience using metal detection equipment
• EMT or other medical background

Physical Demands/Working Environment

Working environment is fast-paced, often loud and stressful. Position requires extended periods of prolonged standing and working on your feet. Must be able to lift or move up to 25 lbs using proper lifting techniques.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

We are passionate and committed to our people and go beyond the rhetoric of diversity and inclusion. You will be working in an inclusive environment and be encouraged to bring your whole self to work. We will do all that we can to help you successfully balance your work and homelife. As a growing business we will encourage you to develop your professional and personal aspirations, enjoy new experiences, and learn from the talented people you will be working with. It’s talent that matters to us and we encourage applications from people irrespective of their gender, race, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability status or caring responsibilities. Live Nation strongly supports equal employment opportunity for all applicants regardless of age (40 and over), ancestry, color, religious creed (including religious dress and grooming practices), family and medical care leave or the denial of family and medical care leave, mental or physical disability (including HIV and AIDS), marital status, domestic partner status, medical condition (including cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, military and veteran status, political affiliation, national origin (including language use restrictions), citizenship, race, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth or breastfeeding), gender, gender identity, and gender expression, sexual orientation, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law, rule, ordinance or regulation. We will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance, San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act and consistent with other similar and / or applicable laws in other areas. We also afford equal employment opportunities to qualified individuals with a disability. For this reason, Live Nation will make reasonable accommodations for the known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified individual with a disability who is an applicant consistent with its legal obligations to do so, including reasonable accommodations related to pregnancy in accordance with applicable local, state and / or federal law. As part of its commitment to make reasonable accommodations, Live Nation also wishes to participate in a timely, good faith, interactive process with a disabled applicant to determine effective reasonable accommodations, if any, which can be made in response to a request for accommodations. Applicants are invited to identify reasonable accommodations that can be made to assist them to perform the essential functions of the position they seek. Any applicant who requires an accommodation in order to perform the essential functions of the job should contact a Human Resources Representative to request the opportunity to participate in a timely interactive process. Live Nation will also provide reasonable religious accommodations on a case‑by‑case basis.

HIRING PRACTICES

The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Live Nation recruitment policies are designed to place the most highly qualified persons available in a timely and efficient manner. Live Nation may pursue all avenues available, including promotion from within, employee referrals, outside advertising, employment agencies, internet recruiting, job fairs, college recruiting and search firms. The expected compensation for this position in NYC is: $22.00 USD Hourly ** Please note that the compensation information provided is a good faith estimate for this position only and is provided pursuant to the New York Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements Law. It is estimated based on what a successful New York City applicant might be paid. It assumes that the successful candidate will be in New York City or perform the position from New York City. Similar positions located outside of New York City will not necessarily receive the same compensation. Live Nation takes into consideration a candidate’s education, training, and experience, as well as the position’s work location, expected quality and quantity of work, required travel (if any), external market and internal value, including seniority and merit systems, and internal pay alignment when determining the salary level for potential new employees. In compliance with the NYC Law, a potential new employee’s salary history will not be used in compensation decisions.

The expected compensation for this position is: $17.60 USD - $22.00 USD Hourly ** Pay is based on a number of factors including market location, qualifications, skills, and experience. Live Nation Entertainment will never request payment or equipment purchases as part of the hiring process. Recruiters will only contact candidates from official Live Nation or affiliated brand email domains. Recognized for seven years as a Great Place to Work and named one of Fortune’s World’s Most Admired Companies, Live Nation Entertainment is the world’s leading live entertainment company comprised of global market leaders: Ticketmaster, Live Nation Concerts, and Live Nation Media & Sponsorship. Our world-class teams specialize in all aspects of the live entertainment industry, from ground-breaking innovations in ticketing, global venue development and operations, concert promotion and production, sales and brand partnerships, and unparalleled artist management supported by professionals in all facets of corporate operations. We believe in taking care of the countless employees helping artists bring live music to fans all around the world. Our many unique benefit programs are designed to help our teams live life to the fullest including generous vacation, healthcare, retirement benefits, student loan repayment, tuition reimbursement, six months of paid caregiver leave for new parents including fostering and perks like Roadie Babies helping new parents care for their babies on work trips. And of course, access to free live events through our exclusive employee ticketing program. There is no bigger stage for your career. See what your future looks like at Live Nation Entertainment.