Security Guard - Mobile

Oak View Group · Oak View Group is the global leader in venue development, management, and premium hospitality services for the live event industry. Offering an unmatched, 360-degree solution set for a collection of world-class owned venues and a client roster that includes the m ...

Job description

Oak View Group

Oak View Group is the global leader in venue development, management, and premium hospitality services for the live event industry. Offering an unmatched, 360-degree solution set for a collection of world-class owned venues and a client roster that includes the most influential, highest attended arenas, convention centers, music festivals, performing arts centers, and cultural institutions on the planet.

Overview

This Security Guard position secures, protects and safeguards the Mobile Convention Center, Civic Center, and theater, equipment and grounds - guarding against and reacting to situations involving potential for fire, theft, vandalism and/or other causes. Coordinate foot-traffic flow of patrons and visitors to the venue.

This role pays $ per hour.

Part-Time benefits include 401(k) with matching.

This position will remain open until May 22, 2026.

Responsibilities

• Conduct "rounds" inside and outside of the convention center, observing and reacting to irregularities such as prowlers, fire or potential causes of fire, or other potential causes of loss or damage to property.
• Involve other safety, fire and city patrol officials as situation warrants. Prepare associated reports and involve others as situation Merits.
• Monitors fire panel for complex at all times.
• During facility events, directs and controls the flow of patrons, responding to questions, providing direction and reacting to situations requiring support and intervention.
• Involve other safety, fire and city patrol officials as situation warrants. Prepare associated reports and involve others as situation merits.
• Ensure that facility and ground lights are set (on/off) as necessary and that facility doors and property gates are properly secured.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

Education & Experience:

• High School Diploma or G.E.D.
• Up to 1 year of related experience.

Skills & Competencies:

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Familiarity with 2-way radios.
• Teamwork oriented and positive attitude to welcome guests.

Work Environment

• Must be able to work on-site at the Mobile Convention Center.
• Must be available to work standard business hours, with occasional flexibility required to support events, including mornings, evenings and weekends as needed.
• Must maintain regular attendance and a professional presence.

Strengthened by our Differences. United to Make a Difference

At OVG, we understand that to continue positively disrupting the sports and live entertainment industry, we need a diverse team to help us do it. We also believe that inclusivity drives innovation, strengthens our people, improves our service, and raises our excellence. Our success is rooted in creating environments that reflect and celebrate the diverse communities in which we operate and serve, and this is the reason we are committed to amplifying voices from all different backgrounds.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Oak View Group is committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis ("protected class") including, but not limited to veteran status, uniform service member status, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information or any other protected class under federal, state, or local law.