Security Guard | Part Time | Rhode Island Convention Center & Amica Mutual Pavilion

Oak View Group; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 24,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Union benefits

Job summary

Oak View Group in Providence, RI seeks a Security Guard to protect the Rhode Island Convention Center and Amica Mutual Pavilion, monitoring for fire, theft, and vandalism while guiding patrons and guests. The position is unionized under Local 1322 and pays hourly under the current collective bargaining agreement.

Required: high school diploma or GED and at least 1 year in security, plus the ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays. Benefits align with the union contract.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• At least 1 year of security-related experience.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Familiarity with 2-way radios.
• Teamwork oriented with a positive attitude.
• Ability to work nights, weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Conduct rounds inside and outside the buildings, observing irregularities and reacting to potential loss or damage.
• Involve safety, fire and city patrol officials as needed.
• Prepare reports and involve others as required.
• Monitor fire panel continuously.
• Directs and controls patron flow during events and provide directions.
• Ensure lights and doors/gates are secured as appropriate.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Security experience

Verbal & written communication

2-way radios

Teamwork

Flexible schedule

Night/weekend availability

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Oak View Group

Oak View Group is the global leader in venue development, management, and premium hospitality services for the live event industry. Offering an unmatched, 360-degree solution set for a collection of world-class owned venues and a client roster that includes the most influential, highest attended arenas, convention centers, music festivals, performing arts centers, and cultural institutions on the planet.

Overview

The Security Guard position secures, protects and safeguards the Rhode Island Convention Center building and the Amica Mutual Pavilion, equipment and grounds – guarding against and reacting to situations involving potential for fire, theft, vandalism and or other causes. Coordinate foot-traffic flow of patrons and visitors to the Convention Center and Amica Mutual Pavilion.

This is a union position with Local Union 1322 Laborer’s International Union of N.A ALF-CIO (Security Officers division)

This role will pay an hourly wage of $17.50-$18.50 (per CBA).

Benefits as per the union agreement.

EVERGREEN ROLE: Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis; there is no application deadline.

Responsibilities

• Conduct “rounds” inside and outside of the buildings, 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 situation warrants.
• Prepare associated reports and involve others as 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.
• Ensure that facility and grounds lights are set (on/off) as necessary and that facility doors and property gates are properly secured.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or G.E.D.
• Minium of 1 year of security related experience.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Familiarity with 2-way radios
• Teamwork oriented and positive attitude to welcome guests
• Ability to work nights, weekends, holidays, when needed
• Ability to work in both the Rhode Island Conventon Center and Amica Mutual Pavilion.

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.