NEOGOV · 2 days ago
EVENT SECURITY
Burton Coliseum, LA
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$18.93/hr - $26.75/hrNEOGOV is looking for an Event Security Officer to join their team at the Burton Coliseum Complex. In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring the safety and security of guests and staff while providing excellent customer service during events.
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Responsibilities
Controls public entrance to the facility; checks for and prevents unauthorized items, including outside food and beverages from coming into the facility
Accurately checks all staff/guests’ bags to determine whether items contain objects that warrant further investigation and sets bags aside for searching or re-screening as indicated by equipment
Operates walkthrough magnetometers, utilizes bag searching techniques, and/or hand wand metal detectors to screen guests, employees and contractors entering the venue
Responds immediately and professionally to guest disturbances/incidents and assists law enforcement with escorts of unruly fans when ejections are warranted
Responds to and assesses various emergency and sensitive situations in a calm, rational, and professional manner; effectively diffuses potentially volatile situations as needed and calls appropriate first responders to the scene as necessary
Secures perimeter of ticketed areas
Regulates and monitors credentials to ensure control of access into sensitive and/or restricted areas
Works cooperatively with other departments and vendors within the area
Consistently and continually enforces facility policies and procedures relative to prohibited items, disruptive guests, etc
Aids guests during emergency situations such as sheltering in place and evacuations out of the building
Identifies safety risks/violations and notifies management of potential issues
Cross trains and assists with the set-up, support, and tear down of events as business demands and security needs permit; recommends procedures to increase event safety
Ensure guests feel welcomed by greeting guests to the venue in a friendly, professional manner
Arrives for shift on time, neatly groomed and in a clean, pressed well maintained uniform
Answers guests’ questions in a knowledgeable, helpful, and professional manner
Assists with directional and informational inquiries
Performs other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
High School diploma or general education degree (GED); or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above
Valid Driver's License as per State law or requirement
Speak and understand English
Read and interpret documents such as instructions, policies and procedures
Deal effectively and courteously with the general public
Must be familiar with evacuation procedures and patron safety
Must be trained in non-violent crisis intervention (CPI), First Aid, and other specified training as required within six (6) months of hire. These certifications must be maintained throughout employment
Must have reliable transportation
Use computers and related software applications
Adapt to guest needs/requests
Remain at assigned position until relieved or dismissed
Communicate effectively and consistently with Burton staff
Follow direction from supervision
Think quickly and rationally in times of emergency and assist patrons to emergency exits in case of evacuation
Consistently exhibits courteous, respectful, non-defensive and appropriate communications and presents information in a concise and understandable format
Works cooperatively with others and contributes to a positive work environment
Ability to enforce regulations with firmness, tact, and impartiality
Flexible schedule and ability to work late hours, weekends, long nights, and holidays
Communicate clearly to everyone verbally, using radios, hand signals, and flashlights to remain in constant contact throughout the shift with team members and leaders
The employee is required to stand for extended periods of time
The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, sit, and use hands to finger, handle, or feel
Physical strength required to perform assigned tasks. Also, must be able to climb up and down stairs and stand for extended periods of time
The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
Founded in 1999
501-1000 employees
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Funding
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$700MKey Investors
Warburg Pincus
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2025-07-28Acquired
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