Venue Security (VB Amphitheater)

Live Nation Worldwide, Inc.; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Live Nation Entertainment is seeking a venue security guard to help protect guests, staff and property at our events. The role involves patrolling premises, monitoring entrances, and enforcing venue rules to maintain safety and order.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent; security/law enforcement experience is preferred, and a Guard Card is a plus. Strong communication and teamwork are essential for success in this fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent experience required.
• Security/Law Enforcement experience preferred.
• Guard Card a plus.
• Ability to perform duties in a professional manner and exercise good judgment within policy.
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to stand/walk for long periods and lift 50 lbs+.

Responsibilities

• Circulate among guests and employees to preserve safety and order.
• Monitor entrances and departures to prevent theft and ensure safety.
• Write reports of daily activities and incidents.
• Patrol premises to deter intrusion and secure doors, windows and gates.
• Escort or drive to transport individuals or provide personal protection.
• Support venue recycling and sustainability efforts.
• Operate screening devices to detect prohibited items.
• Warn violators and remove them from premises.

Skills

Surveillance awareness

Verbal communication

Decision making

Teamwork

Patrol duties

Physical fitness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Summary: Who Are We?

Live Nation Entertainment is the world’s leading live entertainment and eCommerce company, comprised of four market leaders: Ticketmaster, Live Nation Concerts, Front Line Management Group and Live Nation Network. As the largest producer of live music concerts, Live Nation Concerts operates over 45 venues across the United States. For additional information, visit http://www.livenationentertainment.com/.

Who Are You?

Employees have a leading role in the service experience our guests have. The extent to which we recognize our employees for service well done, is the extent to which they will care not only for the guests, but for each other. That’s why SAFETY for employees and guests is our first priority. We show CARE around every corner and look to create ENCORE moments of service excellence for everyone. And our commitment to EFFICIENCY, is our way of staying well-organized. So join us! We need these kinds of skills and talents as we Create Once in a Lifetime Experiences for our Fans.

The Role:

Guard, patrol, and/or monitor the venue premises to prevent theft, violence, or infractions of rules. May operate metal detector equipment.

Job Functions:

• Circulate among guests and/or employees to preserve safety, order and to protect the venue property.
• Monitor and authorize entrance and departure of employees, guests, and other persons to guard against theft and maintain security and safety of the premises.
• May write reports of daily activities and irregularities such as equipment or property damage, theft, presence of unauthorized persons, or unusual occurrences.
• Patrol premises to prevent and detect signs of intrusion and ensure security of doors, windows, and gates.
• Escort or drive motor vehicle to transport individuals to specified locations or to provide personal protection.
• Show CARE by participating in venue recycling efforts before, during and after the show.
• Operate detecting devices to screen individuals and prevent passage of prohibited articles into restricted areas.
• Warn persons of rule infractions or violations, and apprehend or evict violators from premises.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent experience required
• Security/Law Enforcement experience preferred.
• Guard Card a plus.
• Good working knowledge of security operations, safety practices in a business environment and enforcement procedures.
• Ability to perform duties in a professional manner and appearance; ability to make independent and good judgment decisions within proper policy and procedures.
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
• Acute sense of judgment, tact and diplomacy
• A strong-sense of teamwork and ability to execute programs
• Position requires constant walking, climbing stairs, lifting and carrying 50 lbs+ and occasional sitting

Applicants for employment in the U.S. must possess work authorization which does not require sponsorship by the employer for a visa.

Equal Employment Opportunity Live Nation Entertainment strongly supports equal employment opportunity for all applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, marital status, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.

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

We believe in taking care of the countless employees helping artists bring live music to fans all around the world.

Our world-class teams specialize in all aspects of the live entertainment industry, from ground-breaking innovations in ticketing, global venue development and operations, concert promotion and production, sales and brand partnerships, and unparalleled artist management supported by professionals in all facets of corporate operations.

Our many unique benefit programs are designed to help our teams live life to the fullest including generous vacation, healthcare, retirement benefits, student loan repayment, tuition reimbursement, six months of paid caregiver leave for new parents including fostering and perks like Roadie Babies helping new parents care for their babies on work trips. And of course, access to free live events through our exclusive employee ticketing program.