Part-Time Security Pro at a Premier Performing Arts Venue

Kentucky Performing Arts; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

Kentucky Performing Arts is seeking a PT Security Guard to support the Security team in enforcing policies across KPA properties and ensuring safety and high-quality customer service for staff, patrons, and performers.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, a valid US driver’s license preferred, and adaptability to shift work. Starting pay is $19 per hour, with opportunities to contribute to incident response and security operations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Security experience preferred.
• Valid US driver’s license preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supports security team in enforcing policies across KPA properties.
• Monitors safety systems and maintains security checklists.
• Assists with incident reporting and documentation.
• Patrols venues as assigned and ensures normal operations.
• Communicates clearly with staff, patrons, and performers.
• Coordinates with law enforcement or emergency contacts as needed.
• Provides quality customer service while maintaining security standards.

Skills

English proficiency

Security awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Summary:

The Security Guard assists the Security Supervisors and Manager in enforcing the policies and regulations of all KPA managed properties, providing the best quality of security and customer service while enforcing policies and regulations for all staff, KPA owned properties, patrons, and performers.

Title: PT Security Guard

Department: Security

Reports to: Security Manager

Starting Pay: $19/hr

Job Summary:

The Security Guard assists the Security Supervisors and Manager in enforcing the policies and regulations of all KPA managed properties, providing the best quality of security and customer service while enforcing policies and regulations for all staff, KPA owned properties, patrons, and performers.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Supports the mission, vision, and values of Kentucky Performing Arts while understanding and complying with company expectations, policies, and procedures.
• Adapts well to changing priorities, deadlines, and directions with a positive and open mindset. Communicates clearly, consistently, respectfully, and collaboratively when communicating on behalf of KPA.
• Participates in all appropriate internal and external meetings, as well as professional development programs to maintain competency and increase acumen.
• Effectively manages financial and physical resources to achieve the mission and goals of KPA.
• Makes sound decisions; bases decisions on facts and analyzes problems skillfully; uses logic to reach solutions.
• Is alert in a high-risk environment; follows detailed procedures and ensures accuracy in documentation and data; carefully monitors safety systems; concentrates on routine work details; organizes and maintains records.
• Completes tasks accurately and efficiently; produces accurate, thorough, and professional work; exhibits tact and diplomacy.
• Assists with the orientation and training of new Security staff as needed.
• Remains on duty until replacement staff arrives and passes along all special instructions or information.
• Monitors the welfare of the buildings, surrounding properties, and personnel.
• Patrols corridors, stairwells, and lobby areas inside KPA venues and, as directed, entrances and peripheral boundaries; completes security checklists and maintains security lock-up schedules.
• Logs all incoming packages and mail received during and after normal working hours, including the verification of the received goods before signing for them. Delivers packages to the proper location, maintaining the required documentation.
• Performs all necessary services to assure the safety and protection of the building occupants and real or personal property against injury, molestation, loss or damage from any preventable cause including, but not limited to, fire, theft, trespass, sabotage, terrorism and physical and/or verbal abuse.
• Lawfully performs such other services as may be necessary in the event of situations such as civil disturbances or any event that could adversely affect the security or safety of KPA property, personnel, or patrons.
• Maintains and has all necessary equipment such as keys, flashlight, radio ear piece, etc., prior to starting a patrol.
• Documents any incident of theft, employee misconduct, injury, vandalism, or other such situations via Incident Report.
• Works harmoniously with others, responds positively to instructions and procedures, and is able to work well with others.
• Is familiar with all equipment hooked to the Edwards Fire System. Deals competently and efficiently with smoke alarms, hold-up alarms, etc. and knows the correct procedures to follow on the system.
• Aids in obtaining professional assistance (police, fire, etc.) in accordance with local procedures in the event of injury or illness of employees or patrons within KPA managed properties.
• Maintains knowledge of: all stairways and doors and the Security department designation for each area, locations of all fire and emergency exits, stocks and/or materials of where stored on various floors and in various rooms and closets, locations of all fire alarm panels, emergency fire-fighting equipment, fire standpipe lines, fire hydrants and hose reels, and all valves controlling the supply of water to the sprinkler system.
• Observes and reports any hazardous conditions that might exist during patrols.
• Observes and reports in writing to Engineering any irregularities or malfunctions in equipment operations.
• Aids KPA guests in a helpful, efficient, and courteous manner, displaying the highest level of customer service.
• Maintains poise and calmness in high pressure situations.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.
  
  
  

Essential Physical Responsibilities:

• Ability to effectively communicate in all internal and external relationships for all essential job functions.
• Above average skills in reading, writing, and speaking English.
• Specific vision abilities required include: close vision, distant vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
• This position requires the regular ability to hear and speak.
• Ability to sit or stand for long periods of time, as well as navigate the facility in both public and private spaces.
• Ability to stoop, bend, kneel and crouch frequently.
• Ability to lift and move approximately 25-50 pounds unassisted with appropriate lifting techniques and/or devices.
• Must be able to work any shift, including nights, weekends, holidays or overtime and be prepared to stay as long as is requested by department leadership with proper notification.
• This position is subject to drug and alcohol testing, including pre-employment testing, in compliance with Kentucky Performing Arts policy.
  
  
  

Education, License, and Skills:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Security experience preferred.
• Valid US driver’s license preferred.
  
  
  

Kentucky Performing Arts provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment.