In-house Security

Sports Careers; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

401(k) with match

Paid time off

Sabres tickets

Wellness initiatives

Family events

Job summary

Western New York Arena, LLC is seeking a security guard to ensure guest safety and enforce site policies at our Buffalo, NY properties. The role involves patrolling assigned areas, monitoring activity, and responding to incidents while maintaining professionalism.

Candidates must meet NYS security guard requirements; three to five years of security experience is preferred. The schedule includes evenings and weekends with potential overtime; compensation is hourly.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• Must obtain NYS security guard certification.
• 3–5 years law enforcement or security experience preferred.
• Work with limited supervision and irregular hours.
• Weekend, overnight shifts, holidays and overtime when needed.

Responsibilities

• Monitor assigned areas to ensure guest safety and policy compliance.
• Greet and control movements of patrons, visitors, employees and contractors.
• Screen guests, employees and visitors as directed.
• Monitor fire, alarm, cameras, and access systems.
• Document events and maintain daily logs.
• Remain calm and professional in all situations.
• Report information to supervisor.
• Conduct routine surveillance rounds of properties.

Skills

Communication

Calm under pressure

Observation

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Summary

To ensure the safety and enjoyment or our guests, contractors and employees while enforcing company policy in a positive and professional manner, through patrolling assigned areas and through interpersonal communications. Monitoring and controlling the movements of patrons, visitors and contractors through various methods is also a main component of the job.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Monitor assigned areas within the assigned properties to ensure guest safety and compliance with building policy;
• Greet, monitor, and control the movements of patrons, visitors, employees, and contractors;
• Conduct varying levels of screening of guests, employees and visitors as directed;
• Monitor all electronic systems (fire board, alarm panel, cameras, access system);
• Create documentation for all pertinent events and maintain daily log sheets;
• Remain calm and professional in all situations;
• Report pertinent information to supervisor;
• Conduct routine surveillance rounds in and around the assigned properties including the outside perimeter.

Minimum Qualifications For This Position

• High School Diploma or Equivalent;
• Must be able to obtain New York State security guard certification and be of good character;
• Three to five years previous law enforcement or security experience is preferred;
• Must be able to work effectively with limited supervision at times;
• Must be able to work irregular hours that include varying shifts (days, evening, overnights), weekends, holidays, and mandatory overtime when needed.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to stand, sit, walk for extended and varying periods of time;
• Must be able to walk stairs;
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.;
• Must be willing and able to respond to emergent situations.

Benefits & Incentives

• Medical Plans: Comprehensive and affordable medical plans; supplemental vision care, dental care, life insurance coverage, fully paid, short and long-term disability and life insurance coverage.
• Investments: 401(k) with employer matching; annual discretionary defined employer contributions
• Paid Time Off: Paid Volunteer Days
• Sabres Experience: (up to 4) Comp tickets to Buffalo Sabres, Buffalo Bandits, Rochester Americans when available
• Wellness: Annual Health & Wellness fair, monthly wellness initiatives including but not limited to lunch & learns, fitness classes and challenges.
• Sabres Family: many annual social events for employees and their families to enjoy, including various holiday parties and activities. DEI committee with annual initiatives, ERG (Employee Resource Groups), Community Volunteer opportunities and more.

Shifts Available

• Monday-Friday 4pm-12am

Compensation

• Pay for the role is $19.70 an hour

Western New York Arena, LLC is an equal opportunity employer.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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