Guardian Lead

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensure the security screening locations are set up and prepared for the event, including handheld wands, metal detectors, bike rack, barricades, bag size signage, bag search tables, etc.
• Check all restricted access points and ensure Guardian staff are aware of the permitted credentials.
• Collaborate with 3rd party security supervisor on exterior security and assist with resolving any issues with prohibited items, large non-clear bags, car seats, strollers, cameras, iPads, laptops, off-duty officers with firearms, etc.
• Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws.
• Complete and collect any incident reports from Brookshire Grocery Arena supervisors and turn them in to Control.
• Responds to emergency situations during events: slip and falls, missing children/family members, etc.
• Collect any items turned into Lost & Found and place them in Security Command.
• Ensures all security screening equipment is returned to its storage place at the end of the night.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

• Work independently, exercising judgment and initiative.
• Work effectively under pressure and/or stringent schedule and produce accurate results.
• Maintain an effective working relationship with clients, employees, exhibitors, guests, and others encountered in the course of employment.
• Follow all policies/procedures, risk management, safety precautions, rules/regulations and emergency procedures established at the facility.
• Demonstrate knowledge of practices and procedures related to facility security.
• Meet the physical demands of the job. Must perform strenuous physical duties at times, including lifting, carrying, moving, and climbing.
• Follow oral and written instructions.
• Be licensed and insured to operate a motor vehicle in the United States.
• Remain flexible and adjust to situations as they occur.

Physical Demands

• Ability to read words and numbers in printed form and on a computer.
• Ability to speak clearly with proper diction.
• Walk/stand for extended periods during a shift.
• Climb stairs and lift up to 75 lbs. of equipment.
• Hearing sufficient to clearly hear voices, alarms, bells, and horns.
• May be exposed to a high noise level, strobes and flashing lights for extended periods of time, related to event type.

Working Environment/Conditions

• Majority of work is indoors, outdoor work will be required at times.
• At times may require being outside during adverse weather.
• May be exposed to a high noise level, strobes and flashing lights for extended periods of time, related to event type.

Hours of Work and Travel Requirements

• This position may require extended and/or irregular hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays, as needed.