Security - The Wiltern

Live Nation Entertainment; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

The Wiltern in Los Angeles is seeking a part-time Security Guard to protect patrons, staff and assets, patrol the venue, respond to incidents, and maintain a safe environment during events.

We require a high school diploma or equivalent, a valid CA Guard card or PPSO card, strong English communication, and the ability to work under pressure. The pay rate is $23/hour to start, with eligibility for additional training and advancement. Live Nation Entertainment is an equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Current CA Guard card or PPSO card; training hours completed.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English.
• Knowledge of applicable laws and penal codes.
• Ability to represent the Security Department professionally.
• Ability to work under pressure without losing composure.
• Ability to memorize and recall relevant information.
• Ability to interact calmly with patrons and staff.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the safety and security of patrons, employees, and assets.
• Regular building patrols; respond promptly to security calls; maintain professional appearance.
• Comply with department performance, conduct, and attendance standards.
• Perform diverse duties with efficiency and composure.
• Follow security policies and procedures; assist in incident investigations.
• Complete tasks within deadlines set by supervisors/managers.
• Interact courteously with patrons, vendors, and employees.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Patrol duties

English proficiency

Crisis response

Observation skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Guard card (CA)

Security training

Job description

Job Summary:

WHO ARE WE?

Live Nation Entertainment is the world’s leading live entertainment company, comprised of global market leaders: Ticketmaster, Live Nation Concerts, and Live Nation Media & Sponsorship. Ticketmaster is the global leader in event ticketing with over 620 million tickets sold annually and approximately 10,000 clients worldwide. Live Nation Concerts is the largest provider of live entertainment in the world promoting more than 50,000 events annually for nearly 7,000 artists in 40+ countries. These businesses allow Live Nation Media & Sponsorship to create strategic music marketing programs that connect more than 1,200 sponsors with the 145 million fans that attend Live Nation Entertainment events each year. For additional information, visit www.livenationentertainment.com.

WHO ARE YOU?

Passionate and motivated. Driven, with an entrepreneurial spirit. Resourceful, innovative, forward thinking and committed. At Live Nation Entertainment, our people embrace these qualities, so if this sounds like you then please read on!

THE JOB

The Wiltern is seeking a Security Guard. This person will guard, patrol, and/or monitor the venue premises to prevent theft, violence, or infractions of rules. May operate metal detector equipment. This is a Part-Time position and the starting rate will be $23/hour.

WHAT THIS ROLE WILL DO

• Responsible for the safety and security of patrons, employees, and assets.
• Conduct patrols of the building on a regular basis. Respond to all security & safety related calls in a timely manner. Exhibit exemplary conduct & appearance while on duty.
• Comply with & adhere to all the department’s performance, conduct & attendance standards.
• Perform a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another of a different nature without the loss of efficiency or composure.
• Comply with all the legal & ethical instructions given by the Security Supervisors on duty and the Manager of Security.
• Adhere to the Security department’s policies and procedures.
• Investigate and compile accurate incident reports.
• Complete all assigned tasks within the guidelines and deadlines set by the Security Supervisors and/or the Manager of Security.
• Interact with patrons, vendors, and employees in a courteous and professional manner.
• Other duties as assigned.

WHAT THIS PERSON WILL BRING

• Must have high school diploma or equivalent.
• Current valid CA Guard card or PPSO card required, as well as providing proof of completing the mandatory training hours.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English.
• An understanding of the rule of law and the relevant penal codes.
• Ability to represent the Security Department in an exemplary manner.
• Ability to effectively perform in crises and work under pressure without the loss of composure.
• Ability to memorize, recollect, and quickly retrieve relevant information.
• Ability to interact effectively and calmly with angry or emotional patrons and employees during intensely aggravated circumstances.
• Ability to walk, stand, lift at least 45 lbs., reach, pull, push, grasp and drag.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

We aspire to build teams that reflect and support the fans and artists we serve. Every day we aim to promote environments where everyone can be themselves, contribute fully, and thrive within our company and at our events. As a growing business we will encourage you to develop your professional and personal aspirations, enjoy new experiences, and learn from the talented people you will be working with.

Live Nation strongly supports equal employment opportunity for all applicants regardless of age (40 and over), ancestry, color, religious creed (including religious dress and grooming practices), family and medical care leave or the denial of family and medical care leave, mental or physical disability (including HIV and AIDS), marital status, domestic partner status, medical condition (including cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, military and veteran status, political affiliation, national origin (including language use restrictions), citizenship, race, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth or breastfeeding), gender, gender identity, and gender expression, sexual orientation, intersectionality,or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law, rule, ordinance or regulation.

We will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance, San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act and consistent with other similar and / or applicable laws in other areas.

We also afford equal employment opportunities to qualified individuals with a disability. For this reason, Live Nation will make reasonable accommodations for the known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified individual with a disability who is an applicant consistent with its legal obligations to do so, including reasonable accommodations related to pregnancy in accordance with applicable local, state and / or federal law. As part of its commitment to make reasonable accommodations, Live Nation also wishes to participate in a timely, good faith, interactive process with a disabled applicant to determine effective reasonable accommodations, if any, which can be made in response to a request for accommodations. Applicants are invited to identify reasonable accommodations that can be made to assist them to perform the essential functions of the position they seek. Any applicant who requires an accommodation in order to perform the essential functions of the job should contact a Human Resources Representative to request the opportunity to participate in a timely interactive process. Live Nation will also provide reasonable religious accommodations on a case-by-case basis.

HIRING PRACTICES

The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

Live Nation recruitment policies are designed to place the most highly qualified persons available in a timely and efficient manner. Live Nation may pursue all avenues available, including promotion from within, employee referrals, outside advertising, employment agencies, internet recruiting, job fairs, college recruiting and search firms.

The expected compensation for this position is:

$18.40 USD - $23.00 USD Hourly

** Pay is based on a number of factors including market location, qualifications, skills, and experience.

Live Nation Entertainment will never request payment or equipment purchases as part of the hiring process. Recruiters will only contact candidates from official Live Nation or affiliated brand email domains.