Security Guard 2nd Shift (7:00am-3:30pm)|Part-time| Greater Richmond Convention Center

Oak View Group

Oak View Group (OVG) is the world’s leading arena development, management, and hospitality company founded in 2015 by Tim Leiweke and Irving Azoff to disrupt business as usual. As the largest developer of sports and entertainment facilities in the world, OVG prioritizes the way we do business focusing on making long-term investments in our people and our planet. We focus on building a diverse workforce and cultivating an inclusive workplace. Each day our team members around the world and throughout our local communities work together to provide the greatest experience to our fans and partners.

 

We celebrate and support a strong, transparent, authentic and inclusive culture focused around four core values:  

• We treat each other fairly and with respect.
• We act with integrity.
• We have an entrepreneurial spirit.
• We give back to our global community.

 

More information at OakViewGroup.com, and follow OVG on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn. 

Overview

Under direct supervision from the Director of Safety & Security and/or the Security Coordinator, the Security Guard provides general protection of facility property and personnel; monitors facility and protects against fire, damage and theft; provides general information and assistance to facility guests; and serves as the lead for all Base Security systems. In the absence of the Director of Safety & Security and/or Security Coordinator, the Security Guard may receive event-related instructions from Event Managers or general instructions from the Manager on Duty and/or the Assistant General Manager.

 

This role will pay an hourly wage of $17.00. 

 

For PT roles: Benefits: 401(k) savings plan and 401(k) matching.

job expires 6/30/2024

About the Venue

The Greater Richmond Convention Center is the largest meeting and exhibition venue in the Commonwealth of Virginia. With 178,158 square feet of contiguous exhibit space, a 30,550 square-foot Grand Ballroom and 50,000 square feet of additional meeting/banquet space, the GRCC is well-positioned to host a variety of events from small meetings to large trade shows and conventions. Situated along the I-95 corridor, the GRCC lies within a 500 mile radius of one half of the U.S. population. The Richmond Region is an affordable market in Central Virginia with the Blue Ridge Mountains to the north, the Atlantic Ocean to the south, Washington D.C. to the east and North Carolina to the west.

Responsibilities

• Patrols facility; lock and unlock doors as required; guard property against fire, theft and damage.
• Observe facilities and equipment for needed maintenance and repairs; recognize and report damage and safety hazards. Complete incident report forms in accordance with department standards, including photos where appropriate, documenting damages.
• Observe public; provide general information, directions and assistance to facility guests; report suspicious behavior to the Security Base Operator.
• Assist medical personnel by directing traffic, crowd control and securing needed equipment.
• Exchange all current facility information with base officer coming on duty.
• Check Lutron system hourly for the status of all facility lights. Have operational knowledge of Lutron system, including the partitioning of meeting spaces as requested.
• Maintain logs, Issues and receives equipment. Manage lost and found operation.
• Completes reports by recording observations, information, occurrences, and surveillance activities; interviewing witnesses; obtaining signatures.
• Be aware of the location and use of emergency alarms and equipment; Monitor the facility’s Fire Alarm System and follow established procedures in case of fire, power outages, civil unrest or other emergencies. Review on an ongoing basis and be prepared to implement the policies and procedures in the Center’s Emergency Preparedness Manual.
• Ensure correct and orderly flow of event personnel from shift to shift; maintain open dialogue with all event supervisors; monitor and maintain event staff sign-in sheets in absence of Security Coordinator.
• Sign all visitors in and out; issue and maintain outside vendor/visitor badges.
• Maintain a comprehensive log of all pertinent facility information throughout entire work shift.
• Monitor CCTV system throughout work shift and report any unusual activity to the Director of Safety & Security, Security Coordinator and Roving Security Guard.
• Activate and disseminate pertinent information through the Center’s emergency Public Address system.
• Provide general information, directions and assistance to facility clients and guests.
• Perform regular inspection of CCTV, Access Card Reader, and fire/life safety equipment