About the role

  • Event Security role for Milwaukee Bucks, ensuring the safety of guests and employees at events. Interacting with various stakeholders and handling security-related issues effectively.

Responsibilities

  • Interact with Arena guests, vendors and employees in a courteous and professional manner
  • Assist with crowd control inside and outside premises
  • Welcome guests, provide assistance and direction for arena services, and answer any questions guests may have
  • Work assigned position in or around the Arena and parking structure during all scheduled events
  • Conduct rounds of the area to keep unauthorized individuals away from the performers and out of the restricted areas
  • Assist departments with any security related issues
  • Make sure all Arena policies and procedures are followed
  • Approaching violators and communicating with them on a one-on-one basis
  • Warn violators of rule infractions, such as loitering, smoking, or carrying forbidden articles
  • Inspect equipment, bags and all other items that are carried into the Arena
  • Use a hand-held detection tool to detect weapons and other prohibited items on patrons
  • Supervise guests to ensure compliance with organizational expectations for guest and employee behavior before, during and after an event
  • Handle any disturbances or problems that arise during events or at the facility
  • If vital, escort disruptive individuals to security office and/or off the premises
  • Document all safety and medical incidents
  • Meet with law enforcement officials on and/or off the premises
  • Record data such as property damage, unusual occurrences, and malfunctioning of machinery or equipment, for use by supervisory staff
  • Control unusual circumstances and events during fire, storm, riots and other emergencies
  • Implement the Emergency Preparedness Plan when vital
  • Alert management to safety concerns inside or outside of the facility
  • Attend pre-event and other staff meetings and training sessions
  • Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

  • Work effectively with large crowds and handle difficult guest/event situations in a professional manner
  • Must be able to interact effectively and calmly with angry or emotional guests and/or employees during intensely aggravated circumstances
  • Ability to effectively manage crises and work under pressure without loss of composure
  • Ability to memorize, recollect and quickly retrieve relevant information
  • Must maintain a neat, clean and well groomed appearance at all times
  • Strong decision-making skills
  • Proficiency in comprehending and implementing instructions given by supervisors and managers
  • Ability to read, understand and process routine information in written form
  • Ability to stand for extended periods of time (4-5 hours) at a time
  • Ability to maintain a commitment to the Company’s goals and objectives
  • Must be able to work independently
  • Ability to work effectively on a team
  • Ability to maintain patron, employee, and company confidentiality
  • Experience with portable radio and paging systems
  • Strong communication skills
  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Prior customer service experience in a public setting
  • Previous law enforcement, security or military experience preferred
  • Must be able to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends and holidays
  • Must be able to work outside in various environmental conditions

Benefits

  • Mental Health Resources
  • On-the-job Training
  • Milwaukee Bucks and NBA League Discounts
  • Employer Paid Parking

Job title

Event Security

Job type

Experience level

Mid levelSenior

Salary

$18 per hour

Degree requirement

High School Diploma

Location requirements

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