Security Event Staff - Daytona International Speedway

NASCAR; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Benefits package

Job summary

Daytona International Speedway is seeking event-based security staff to provide a visible security presence, assist guests, and enforce venue policies during races and events. Roles require standing long hours outdoors and flexibility for weekends, nights, and holidays.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or equivalent, strong customer service and communication skills, and a valid driver’s license. Background checks will be conducted prior to final selection.

Qualifications

• Minimum 18 years of age.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Excellent verbal communication skills.
• Customer service experience.
• Flexibility to work weekends, nights and holidays.
• Ability to stand for long periods of time (8+ hours).
• Able to work outdoors in varying weather.
• Valid Driver’s License and reliable transportation.
• Florida Class “D” Security License (preferred)
• Background check will be conducted.

Responsibilities

• Provide visible security presence to guests and employees.
• Locking/unlocking doors and gates at appropriate times.
• Screen all persons entering ticketed or secure areas for valid credentials/tickets.
• Help keep DIS guests and property safe and secure.
• Assist guests with directions, facility information, parking, and disabled assistance.
• Report emergencies per DIS Security policy and procedures.
• Respond to requests for help and enforce speedway policies.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Verbal communication

Customer service

Teamwork

Stand for long periods

Outdoor work

Driver's license

Reliability

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Florida Class “D” Security License (preferred)

Tools

Scheduling software

Computer literacy

Job description

DAYTONA INTERNATIONAL SPEEDWAY Daytona International Speedway is a state-of-the-art motorsports facility and was awarded the SportsBusiness Journal’s prestigious Sports Business Award for Sports Facility of the Year in 2016. Daytona International Speedway is the home of "The Great American Race" – the DAYTONA 500. Though the prestigious season-opening NASCAR Cup Series event garners most of the attention – as well as the largest audience in motorsports - the approximately 500-acre motorsports complex boasts the most diverse schedule of racing on the globe, thus earning it the title of "World Center of Racing." Among the nine major weekends of racing activity are the Rolex 24 At DAYTONA, the DAYTONA Supercross, the DAYTONA 200 motorcycle classic and the Coke Zero Sugar 400. Rarely a week goes by that the Speedway grounds are not used for events that include track tours, concerts, civic and social gatherings, car shows, photo shoots, production vehicle testing and police motorcycle training.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide visible security presence to guests and employees
• Locking/unlocking doors and gates at appropriate times
• Screen all persons entering ticketed and/or secure areas for valid credentials/tickets
• Help keep DIS guests and property safe and secure
• Assist guests with questions regarding directions, information about the facility, parking, and disabled assistance
• Report emergencies in accordance with DIS Security policy and procedures
• Respond to requests for help
• Enforce speedway policies and procedures
• Various additional tasks as assigned

In the performance of their respective tasks and duties, all staff are expected to exhibit the following:

• Provide excellent customer service and care to internal and external customers.
• Perform quality work within deadlines with or without direct supervision.
• Interact professionally with other employees, customers, and vendors.
• Work effectively as a team contributor on all assignments.
• Work independently while understanding the necessity for communicating and coordinating work efforts with other employees and organizations.

Qualifications

• Minimum 18 years of age.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Highly self-motivated with a desire to be successful.
• Excellent verbal communication skills.
• Computer knowledge/access (for training and scheduling).
• Neat and clean appearance.
• Customer service experience.
• Positive attitude, great work ethic, and ability to work well within a team environment.
• Flexibility to work weekends, nights, and holidays.
• Ability to stand for long periods of time in excess of 8 hours at a time.
• Ability to work outdoors in changing weather conditions.
• Ability to lift/move equipment in excess of 25 lbs.
• Valid Driver’s License.
• Reliable transportation to and from the track location.

Additional Qualifications (preferred)

• Current Florida Class “D” Security License
• Prior security, law enforcement, and/or corrections officer experience

Additional Information

• These are event-based positions. Shifts and hours will vary based on our event needs as determined by DIS Security Management.
• A background investigation will be conducted in advance of final selection.

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