Security Guard | Part-Time | Mobile Convention Center

Oak View Group; Mobile (AL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 18,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Savings Plan

401(k) matching

Job summary

Oak View Group is seeking a Security Guard for the Mobile Convention Center, Civic Center, and adjacent theater complex in Mobile, Alabama. The role protects people, equipment, and facilities, and coordinates with safety personnel to handle incidents and ensure safety.

This part-time position pays an hourly rate of $12.00–$13.00 and includes benefits such as a 401(k) savings plan and matching. Open until 2026-11-06.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 1 year security guard experience preferred.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Familiarity with 2-way radios.
• Teamwork-oriented and positive attitude toward guests.

Responsibilities

• Conduct rounds inside and outside the convention center, observe irregularities and respond as needed.
• Involve safety, fire, and city patrol officials as warranted and prepare reports.
• Monitor fire panel continuously.
• Direct and control patron flow during events, provide directions and intervene as needed.
• Coordinate with other safety, fire, and city officials as required and document actions.
• Ensure doors and gates are secured and lighting is set appropriately.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Attention to detail

Independence and teamwork

Two-way radios

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Oak View Group (OVG) is the global leader in premium live entertainment infrastructure and services, with a platform spanning venue development and end-to-end capabilities across venue management, hospitality, and sponsorship sales. Founded in 2015, the company serves a collection of seven world-class owned venues and a client roster of the most iconic arenas, stadiums, convention centers, music festivals, performing arts centers, and cultural institutions, spanning four continents.

Oak View Group (OVG) is the global leader in premium live entertainment infrastructure and services, with a platform spanning venue development and end-to-end capabilities across venue management, hospitality, and sponsorship sales. Founded in 2015, the company serves a collection of seven world-class owned venues and a client roster of the most iconic arenas, stadiums, convention centers, music festivals, performing arts centers, and cultural institutions, spanning four continents.

Oak View Group (OVG) is the global leader in premium live entertainment infrastructure and services, with a platform spanning venue development and end-to-end capabilities across venue management, hospitality, and sponsorship sales. Founded in 2015, the company serves a collection of seven world-class owned venues and a client roster of the most iconic arenas, stadiums, convention centers, music festivals, performing arts centers, and cultural institutions, spanning four continents.

Position Summary

The Security Guard position secures, protects, and safeguards the Mobile Convention Center, Civic Center, Theater, equipment, and grounds—guarding against and reacting to situations involving potential for fire, theft, vandalism, and/or other causes. Coordinate the foot-traffic flow of patrons and visitors to the venue.

This role pays an hourly rate $12.00-13.00

Benefits for Part-Time roles: 401(k) Savings Plan, 401(k) matching.

This position will remain open until November 6, 2026

About The Venue

The Arthur R. Outlaw Mobile Convention Center is a spectacular facility providing excellent meeting accommodations. It features 317,000 gross sq. ft., including a 100,000 sq. ft. exhibit hall, and a unique design with terraces for outdoor functions and breathtaking views of the Mobile River.

Responsibilities

• Conduct "rounds" inside and outside of the convention center, observing and reacting to irregularities such as prowlers, fire or potential causes of fire, or other potential causes of loss or damage to property.
• Involve other safety, fire, and city patrol officials as the situation warrants. Prepare associated reports and involve others as the situation merits.
• Monitors fire panel for complex at all times.
• During facility events, directs and controls the flow of patrons, responding to questions, providing direction, and reacting to situations requiring support and intervention.
• Involve other safety, fire, and city patrol officials as the situation warrants. Prepare associated reports and involve others as the situation merits.
• Ensure that facility and ground lights are set (on/off) as necessary and that facility doors and property gates are properly secured.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or G.E.D.
• 1 year of related security guard experience.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Familiarity with 2-way radios.
• Teamwork-oriented and positive attitude to welcome guests.

Strengthened by our Differences. United to Make a Difference

At OVG, we understand that to continue positively disrupting the sports and live entertainment industry, we need a diverse team to help us do it. We also believe that inclusivity drives innovation, strengthens our people, improves our service, and raises our excellence. Our success is rooted in creating environments that reflect and celebrate the diverse communities in which we operate and serve, and this is the reason we are committed to amplifying voices from all different backgrounds.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Oak View Group is committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis (“protected class”) including, but not limited to veteran status, uniform service member status, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information or any other protected class under federal, state, or local law.