Part-Time Security Officer

About the role

The Part-Time Security Officer is an integral part of the overall security posture at the Max M & Marjorie S. Fisher Music Center (The Max) and related facilities. The Security Officer is often the first point of contact with musicians, staff, patrons, guest artists, vendors, first responders, etc. The Security Officer is responsible for and/or assists in coordinating patrols, investigations, public safety, and safety inspection tasks related to the operation of The Max. Provides and/or assists in coordinating personal safety services to staff musicians, staff, patrons, guest artists and vendors of the DSO.

Responsibilities

• Able to maintain a high level of awareness during scheduled shift.
• Minimum 4 hour shift is required with the flexibility to choose your schedule monthly based on events for each month
• Adherence to Safety and Security General Orders.
• Ensures that all exterior exits and service doors for The Max and related facilities are locked/unlocked according to hall operating schedule.
• Conducts patrols of facilities and grounds to ensure the safety of DSO employees, patrons, visitors, and physical assets.
• Assists in coordinating emergency medical and/or evacuation activities for The Max.
• Interpreting, analyzing, facilitating, problem solving in a stressful environment/situation.
• Maintains daily security log (Desk Officer).
• Assists with the distribution of temporary access badges for entry to and around The Max (Desk Officer).
• Completes and distributes incident reports involving personal safety and security of DSO employees, customers, patrons and physical assets.
• Enter found items into Lost/Found Logbook and enter same items into the Lost and Found.
• Note when items have been returned to the rightful owner in the Logbook (Desk Officer).
• Maintains keys, locks, radios and equipment used by security staff (Desk Officer).
• Provides, as appropriate, escort services for the personal protection of DSO employees, visitors, customers and patrons between The Max, parking lots and other related facilities.
• Provides security for the loading of equipment at The Max.
• Maintains service and use records for burglar and fire detection systems for The Max (Desk Officer).
• Answering phone calls from staff or general public calls that may come into or transferred to the security desk (Desk Officer).
• Assists maintenance staff where appropriate, in maintaining the general appearance of The Max and grounds, and in removing snow and ice from sidewalks, parking lots, and driveways during inclement weather.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Ability to act independently, take initiative, and meet changing priorities
• Successful experience working in, and contributing to, a collaborative, team environment
• Requires excellent intrapersonal communication skills.
• Ability to sit for extended periods of time, particularly at the DSO Security Desk.
• Ability to stand on your feet for extended periods of time.
• Ability to work in varying climatic conditions.

Desired Qualifications

• Minimum 6 months of prior public safety/security experience; additional onsite training will be provided
• Availability to work DSO events throughout the week. Friday, Saturday and/or Sunday events require more availability of our Security team to be present

Additional Information

This is an hourly, non-union position Successful candidates must be available to work a varying schedule, including nights and weekends, to meet the needs of the DSO’s performance schedule All positions at the DSO require the successful completion of a background check prior to beginning employment. A criminal record does not automatically disqualify candidates. Physical Requirements: This role primarily works during DSO events where they could perform a number of different roles including sitting or standing at a post, monitoring patron arrivals and departures on the interior and exterior of the building, or staffing the security desk. The role often requires long periods of standing and walking. If working at the security desk there will be periods of staring at video monitors and/or a computer screen.