Event Security Guard – D License Required

The Florida Panthers enter the 2025-26 season as the two-time defending Stanley Cup Champions, having gone to the Stanley Cup Final in each of the past three seasons. The National Hockey League’s southernmost team, the Panthers have reached the postseason in a club-record six consecutive campaigns. The Panthers operate four facilities in Broward County, Florida: Amerant Bank Arena in Sunrise, the Panthers IceDen in Coral Springs, the new state-of-the-art practice facility Baptist Health IcePlex in Fort Lauderdale, as well as the renovated War Memorial Auditorium, which hosts concerts and events for the South Florida faithful.

 An organization with deep roots in the community, the Panthers are owned by Vincent J. Viola, a graduate of the United States Military Academy at West Point and a veteran of the U.S. Army. Emphasizing a culture of selfless service both on and off the ice, the Panthers pillar program ‘Heroes Among Us’ honors a United States military veteran at every game and the Florida Panthers Foundation has four main focuses including veterans affairs, children's health and education, raising awareness for the endangered Florida panther and growing youth hockey.

Job Title: Event Security Guard – D License Required
Department: War Memorial - Security
Reports To: Security Supervisor
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Employment Type: Part-Time
Location:  War Memorial Auditorium / Baptist Health IcePlex

 

 Job Summary:

The Event Security for the War Memorial Auditorium / Baptist Health IcePlex and The Florida Panthers are hiring personable, attentive individuals looking for a part time, event-based job full of excitement. Each position is vital to our operation, and we are looking for hardworking, customer-service oriented candidates to fill these positions. Our Event Security team members play a pivotal role in creating a safe environment for our guests from the moment they enter the facility until the moment they depart. While there are several Event Security positions during a given event, we are specifically looking for those with a Valid Florida Class D License to provide security at our ingress points.

Hours per week may vary due to the event schedule, with shifts offered including days, nights, weekends, and possibly holidays. 

 

Essential Functions: 

• Monitoring of access to restricted areas, exterior doors to the arena, and maintaining a secure environment for our visitors
• Controlling guest & vendor access to the Arena
• Checking credentials to control employee and visitor access to the facility during events
• Inspecting items that do not pass through magnetometers, possibly using a security wand to screen guests for prohibited items
• Monitor and respond to any security issues that may arise during an event
• Provide excellent customer service to enhance War Memorial Auditorium / Baptist Health IcePlex experience
• Escorting of guests when needed
• Follow safety and security policies, programs, and procedures with the ability to manage crisis situations 
• Ability to handle radios, speaking openly and professionally, demonstrating strong verbal and interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively with other employees
• Report any and all incidents to Supervisor or Management
• Other duties as assigned

 

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Valid State of Florida D Security License is required for this position
• Previous experience in security and customer service is a must
• Exhibit an upbeat, friendly service-oriented attitude, actively looking for ways to help people
• Passion to work with people and willingness to learn
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, written, and verbal communication skills
• Assertive, detail-oriented, team player with a professional demeanor
• Self-motivator with the ability to work alone if necessary
• Must have a flexible schedule and be available on weekend/overnights and occassional holidays
• Have reliable transportation
• Must pass background check
  
  

 Competencies:

• Customer Service - Manages customer situations; responds promptly to customer needs and requests for service and assistance.
• Ethics – Treats coworkers and guests with respect; works with integrity to uphold the values of the organization
• Adaptability - Adapts to chang