Load-In Security Brooklyn Paramount

What This Role Will Do

• Access Control: Manually verify tour credentials and venue credentials for all personnel entering through the loading dock or stage door.
• Perimeter Security: Monitor the immediate exterior area of the loading dock to prevent unauthorized entry and ensure guest/pedestrian safety during truck maneuvers.
• Asset Protection: Maintain a stationary or roaming post to protect tour equipment, venue property, and sensitive backstage areas.
• Interagency Cooperation: Assist venue leadership in implementing NYPD-recommended protocols for incident prevention (e.g., pickpocketing deterrents and egress monitoring).
• Emergency Response: Act as a first responder for any security incidents during the shift.
• Communication: Utilize radio etiquette to provide clear, concise updates to the Security Manager and Venue Operations regarding crowd flow or potential safety hazards.

What This Person Will Bring

• Experience: Minimum 1–2 years in event security, ideally within a high-capacity concert venue or theater.
• Licensing: Valid state-mandated Security Guard License.
• Physical Demands: Ability to stand for extended periods (8+ hours) and move quickly through the venue, including stairs and basement hallways, to respond to incidents.
• Conflict Resolution: Strong verbal de-escalation skills to handle unauthorized entry attempts or vendor disputes professionally.
• Adaptability: Ability to function effectively in a fast-paced, high-decibel environment during production setup.

Physical Demands/Working Environment

• Working environment is fast-paced, often loud and stressful
• Position requires extended periods of prolonged standing and working on your feet
• Must be able to lift or move up to 25 lbs using proper lifting techniques

Pay

The expected compensation for this position in NYC is $22.00 hourly. The expected compensation for this position is $17.60 USD - $22.00 USD hourly. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location, qualifications, skills, and experience.