Security & Guest Services Coordinator

Legends Global; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life and disability insurance

Paid vacation

401k plan

Job summary

Legends Global is seeking a Security and Guest Services Coordinator to oversee daily venue security, guest services, emergency preparedness, and access control for the Tucson Convention Center complex. The role combines guest experience leadership with safety procedures and event security responsibilities.

You will supervise full-time and part-time staff, coordinate with operations and management, de-escalate conflicts, conduct pre-event briefings, and respond calmly during emergencies while

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 1 year related experience or training.
• Prior supervisory experience.
• Ability to direct, train, motivate and evaluate staff.
• OSHA knowledge and workplace safety awareness.
• Proficient with Windows, Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
• Willing to work nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Valid driver's license and auto insurance.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent customer service by welcoming guests and knowing venue policies.
• Direct and escort guests to important areas and assist as needed.
• Handle disturbances during events or at the facility.
• Tour facility to ensure doors, windows, and gates are secure.
• Assist with crowd control and access programs.
• Support security programs and life-safety policies.
• Lead and supervise security and guest services staff.
• Monitor venue compliance with policies and re-entry procedures.
• Prepare pre-event briefings and post-event reports.
• Coordinate with third party vendors and temporary staff.
• Respond calmly during emergencies and assist personnel.
• De-escalate conflicts and maintain professional interactions.
• Work with operations, security, box office, and management.

Skills

Radio operation

Conflict resolution

Staff supervision

Organization

Customer service

Driver's license

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Windows OS

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

THE ROLE

The Security and Guest Services Coordinator is responsible for overseeing daily aspects of venue security, guest services and experience, emergency preparedness, and facility access and crowd control for the Tucson Convention Center, including the Tucson Arena, Linda Ronstadt Music Hall, and Leo Rich Theater. The ideal candidate will bring strong guest experience leadership qualities coupled with emergency response preparedness, and event security experience.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide excellent customer service by welcoming guests to the venue, being knowledgeable of venue layout, programs and policies.
• Answer questions, direct and/or escort guests to important areas of the venue and provide additional assistance whenever necessary.
• Handle any disturbances or problems that arise during an event or at the facility.
• Tour facility, examining doors, windows, and gates to ensure they are secure.
• Assist with crowd control inside and outside of premises when necessary.
• Assist in implementing security programs, procedures, and access control systems to ensure the safety of staff, guests, performers, vendors, and property.
• Recognize potential guest and safety issues, report incidents and concerns to manager or director
• Direct, train, mentor, schedule, and evaluate all full time and part time security and guest services staff.
• Monitor facilities to ensure compliance with venue policies, including prohibited items, smoking regulations, ticket requirements, and re-entry procedures.
• Assist in implementing and maintaining security and life-safety policies, procedures, and emergency response plans.
• Respond calmly and professionally during emergencies by directing guests to designated safe locations and assisting emergency personnel as needed.
• Conduct regular event briefings.
• Create briefing, deployment, and sign in sheets for each event
• Lead staff during emergency response situations and provide clear direction during high-pressure environments.
• Liaise with third party vendors in coordinating and scheduling temporary staff or security personnel. Conduct pre-event briefings and supervise temporary staff throughout their scheduled shift.
• Supports Security and Guest Services coverage for events, including nights, weekends, holidays, and on-call responsibilities as needed.
• Assign and prioritize daily work activities; monitor workflow and staff performance.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively de-escalate conflicts and manage challenging situations in a calm, professional manner.
• Implement facility rules, regulation policies, and procedures.
• Work collaboratively with Operations, Security, Event Staff, Box Office personnel, and management.
• Act in a professional manner with clients, employees, exhibitors, patrons, and others encountered in the course of employment.
• All other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with all Legends Global policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, training, coaching, assigning and directing work, appraising performance, rewarding and disciplining employees, addressing complaints, resolving problems, and fostering a positive and collaborative work environment

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education And/or Experience

• High School diploma or G.E.D. preferred
• A minimum of 1-year-related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Prior supervisory experience, including the ability to direct, train, motivate and evaluate staff.
• Must be able to provide clear and effective directions to staff in emergency response situations.
• Operate a personal computer using Windows, Word, Excel, Power Point and other standard office equipment.
• Must be willing and able to work nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Working knowledge of OSHA regulations and workplace safety program

Skills And Abilities

• Operate a portable radio and standard office equipment including copier and fax machine
• Organize and prioritize work to meet deadlines
• Maintain an effective working relationship with clients, employees, guests, and others
• Be licensed and insured to operate a motor vehicle in the United States
• Strong conflict resolution and de-escalation skills required

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to walk extensively, occasionally required to kneel, climb to high walkways or balance. This position requires work inside and outside of the building and some exposure to adverse conditions.

Compensation

Competitive salary, commensurate with experience, and a generous benefits package that includes: medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, paid vacation, and 401k plan.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Location: On-site in Tucson, Arizona.

Note

The essential responsibilities of this position are described under the above headings. They may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons. Also, this document in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position.

Legends Global is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, and encourages Women, Minorities, Individuals with Disabilities, and protected Veterans to apply.

VEVRAA Federal Contractor.