Security Officer

Position Overview

Hornets Sports & Entertainment is looking for dedicated and proactive people to join our Security Department. As a Security Officer you will be responsible for providing access control and security for all guests, media, and employees during non-event and event times at Spectrum Center.

Available Security Officer Positions Include:

• 1st Shift (6am-3pm)
• 2nd Shift (3pm-11pm)
• 3rd Shift (11pm-7am)

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Greet guest and employees as they enter Spectrum Center
• Utilize Lobby Guard visitor management system to ensure all guests are accounted.
• Operate security x-ray machine and walk thru medical detector, ensure no prohibited items enter Spectrum Center
• Patrol all levels of the arena on foot to identify safety hazards, unsecure and secure doors in arena as directed
• Patrol Spectrum Center external footprint on foot or golf cart, including but not limited to Trade Street Plaza and loading dock
• Proactively observe patrol and report out to management team and supervisor
• Will work closely with the security management team
• Follow all rules and regulations as outlined policies and procedures and post orders
• Follow all NBA security guidelines.
• You will aid in direction of orderly evacuation of building

• Assists department with special projects as assigned
• Other duties as assigned by manager.

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

To perform the job successfully, you will have or demonstrate the following skills and abilities:

• Ability to maintain the highest level of confidentiality
• Interpersonal skills – works well in a team environment, professional, interacts with all levels of organization and outside contacts.
• Adaptable – adapts to frequent change, works well under pressure in a dynamic work environment.
• Dependable – punctual, responds to manager’s instructions, detail oriented
• Ability to regularly stand, walk, talk, hear, use hands to handle or feel, and climb stairs
• Occasional lifting of boxes or equipment such as fire extinguishers
• Presents self in professional manner and have ability to interact and build relationships with all levels of organization and outside contacts
• Flexibility to work extended and/or irregular hours including evenings, weekends and holidays for games and events, as needed

Additional Information

We are currently looking for part-time and full-time security team members. We are an equal opportunity employer that puts our people first and has fun while doing it. Hornets Sprots & Entertainment is an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. All requests for medical or religious accommodations to perform the stated job duties will be considered.

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