Event Security | Part-Time | Owensboro Convention ...

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.The Event Security primarily maintains security access and control to all areas of the Owensboro Convention Center & Sportscenter. This includes making routine rounds throughout the facility, providing customer service to clients/patrons as they arrive on the complex and assisting with all incidents as they may arise.This role will pay an hourly wage of $15.00Benefits for Part-Time roles: 401(k) Savings Plan and 401(k) matchingThis position will remain open until December 31, 2025.Provide guest safety and security of the venue assigned with an emphasis on Customer Service.Enforce all venue regulations and policies.Able to handle large groups of guestsAble to interact with other staff in a positive and productive mannerMaintain control of your assigned sections or area.Able to adapt to a changing environmentPerform bag checks and security inspections as directed at required eventsAnticipate and correct any trouble situations in your areaKnow general building information and locations of various amenitiesEnsure areas are safe for patrons and staff.Able to follow verbal and written instructionsAble to work in adverse weather conditions (heat, cold, rain, snow, wind, etc)Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.Must be 18 or olderHigh school diploma or equivalent required.Prior security experience preferred, but not required.Excellent attention to detailAbility to work independently and as part of a teamMust demonstrate a positive, professional, and customer-focused attitude.Strong oral and written communication skills. Ability to manage high stress fast-paced environmentAble to work flexible hours, nights, weekends, and holidays.Must be able to handle adverse situations such as inebriated guests, argumentative guests, volatile-angry guests and related incidents in a calm and professional manner.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 ourpeople, improves ourservice, and raises ourexcellence. 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.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.

Created: 2025-10-20