Job Information
House of Blues Security Supervisor-Gramercy in New York, New York
Job Summary
Who are we?
Live Nation Entertainment is the world’s leading live entertainment and eCommerce company, comprised of four market leaders: Ticketmaster, Live Nation Concerts, Front Line Management Group and Live Nation Network.
As the largest producer of live music concerts, Live Nation Concerts operates over 45 venues across the United States. For additional information, visit http://www.livenationentertainment.com/ .
Who are you?
Employees have a leading role in the service experience our guests have. The extent to which we recognize our employees for service well done, is the extent to which they will care not only for the guests, but for each other.
That’s why SAFETY for employees and guests is our first priority. We show CARE around every corner and look to create ENCORE moments of service excellence for everyone. And our commitment to EFFICIENCY, is our way of staying well-organized. So join us! We need these kinds of skills and talents as we Create Once in a Lifetime Experiences for our Fans.
The Role:
Responsible for assisting guests, maintaining public safety, controlling access to restricted areas, and preventing unauthorized items from entering the venue.
Job Functions:
Supervise and direct security staff to implement the security plan to ensure safety, care, customer service, and efficiency.
Provide guidance and lead improvements and implement adjustments as necessary.
Interact with guests in a friendly, courteous and direct manner.
Investigate and resolve issues and customer complaints.
Circulate among guests to preserve safety, order and to protect property.
Patrol premises to detect problems, threats, and prevent unauthorized entry through aisles, doors, gates, and fences.
Conduct searches of guests by physical pat downs and/or metal detector wands and conduct bag searches to prevent weapons and other unauthorized items from entering venue.
Check tickets and passes to ensure that guests are seated in the appropriate reserved seating areas.
Assists guests by directing them to the appropriate seating areas and other venue amenities, answering questions about the venue or event, and helping to solve guest issues as they arise.
Warn guests of rule infractions and apprehend or evict violators from the venue.
Assist medics to reach and remove guests in need of help.
Complete written reports of incidence occurring during each event.
Assist with post-event cleanup in the pavilion.
Work in an outdoor environment in a variety of weather conditions.
Other tasks assigned by the Security Manager or Operations Manager
Always display a positive customer service attitude.
Qualifications:
Position requires constant walking, climbing stairs, standing.
Must be able to lift 50 lbs.
High school diploma or equivalent experience required.
Experience with supervising a team of individuals in a group effort.
Live event security/Law Enforcement experience preferred.
Good working knowledge of security operations, safety practices in a business environment and enforcement procedures.
Ability to perform duties in a professional manner and appearance.
Ability to independently make good decisions within proper policy and procedures and use tact and diplomacy.
A strong sense of teamwork and ability to execute programs.
Must possess excellent communication skills, with the ability to express oneself in a professional, clear and concise manner.
Must present a well-groomed appearance.
Licenses or Certifications:
PSO certification/re-certification offered if not possessed or valid upon hire
NY Guard Card a plus
First Aid/CPR/AED desirable
If the above description sounds like you and fits your background, apply online at http://www.livenationentertainment.com/careers/seasonal/ to join the Live Nation Entertainment team today!
Applicants for employment in the U.S. must possess work authorization which does not require sponsorship by the employer for a visa.
Equal Employment OpportunityLive Nation Entertainment strongly supports equal employment opportunity for all applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, marital status, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.
Hiring PracticesThe preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.
Live Nation Entertainment recruitment policies are designed to place the most highly qualified persons available in a timely and efficient manner. Live Nation Entertainment may pursue all avenues available, including promotion from within, employee referrals, outside advertising, employment agencies, Internet recruiting, job fairs, college recruiting and search firms.
The expected compensation for this position in NYC is:
$19.20 USD - $24.00 Hourly
The expected compensation for this position in Westchester is
$19.20 - $24.00 Hourly
**Please note that the compensation information provided is a good faith estimate for this position only and is provided pursuant to the New York Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements Law. It is estimated based on what a successful New York City applicant might be paid. It assumes that the successful candidate will be in New York City or perform the position from New York City. Similar positions located outside of New York City will not necessarily receive the same compensation. Live Nation takes into consideration a candidate’s education, training, and experience, as well as the position’s work location, expected quality and quantity of work, required travel (if any), external market and internal value, including seniority and merit systems, and internal pay alignment when determining the salary level for potential new employees. In compliance with the NYC Law, a potential new employee’s salary history will not be used in compensation decisions.
**Please note that the compensation information provided is a good faith estimate for this position only and is provided pursuant to the Westchester County Human Rights Law . It is estimated based on what a successful Westchester County applicant might be paid. It assumes that the successful candidate will be in Westchester County or perform the position from Westchester County . Similar positions located outside of Westchester County will not necessarily receive the same compensation. Live Nation takes into consideration a candidate’s education, training, and experience, as well as the position’s work location, expected quality and quantity of work, required travel (if any), external market and internal value, including seniority and merit systems, and internal pay alignment when determining the salary level for potential new employees. In compliance with the Westchester County , a potential new employee’s salary history will not be used in compensation decisions.
About Us
Recognized three years in a row by Great Place to Work® and named one of People Magazine’s top 50 Companies that Care, Live Nation Entertainment is the global leader in live entertainment and ticketing. Our world-class portfolio reaches all aspects of the live event and ticketing industry, from ground-breaking software in Ticketmaster, mix of legendary venues and restaurants in House of Blues, production leaders in Concerts, exceptional brand partnerships in Media & Sponsorship, and unparalleled team of artist managers in Artist Nation supported by diverse professionals in all facets of Corporate operations.
We recognize that our most important assets are our employees, the rock stars who keep the live experience going. Generous vacation, healthcare, and retirement benefits are just some of the great perks we offer to support our global workforce of more than 38,000. For any stage in your career, our many unique benefit programs are designed to help you live life to the fullest. We offer student loan repayment to support recent grads, six months of paid caregiver leave to support new parents, perks like Roadie Babies (bring your little ones & a caretaker along with you on work trips) and Music @ Home (stipend to cultivate your little ones’ music interest), and tuition reimbursement to fuel your ongoing professional development. Plus, working for the world's largest live event and ticketing company means you'll have access to free concerts, festivals, sports games, and more through our exclusive employee ticket concierge.
There is no bigger stage for your career. See what your future looks like at Live Nation Entertainment.