Security/Door Host

Job Summary

Unity in Diversity. Our team members are as diverse as our music venues. Live Nation Clubs and Theaters, a division of Live Nation Entertainment, features a wide range of intimate music venues, including the legendary Fillmore venues and House of Blues clubs. Our mission is to create a profitable and principled global entertainment company, celebrating cultural diversity and promoting harmony.

About the role

Maintain the safety and security of all staff, artists, vendors, and guests. Create and maintain a positive and uplifting experience for diverse groups of individuals.

Responsibilities

• Ensure guest safety through proactive personal interaction and removing hazards in the area of responsibility
• Prevent and resolve altercations among guests
• Lead guests and other employees in emergency evacuation procedures and aid
• Check identification of any guest who appears to be under 30 years of age who is drinking alcoholic beverages inside the venue
• Ensure that no weapons or harmful items enter the venue by inspecting every guest with a metal detector or pat-down search
• Enforce venue policy regarding photos/videos/recording devices
• Safeguard against theft and property damage
• Write reports of daily activities and irregularities such as equipment or property damage, theft, presence of unauthorized persons, or unusual occurrences
• Communicate clearly using radios, hand signals and flashlights. Remain in constant contact throughout the shift
• Deescalate conflict and explain rules of House to guests in a positive manner
• Set up area before opening (stanchions, table configuring, etc.)
• Keep interior and exterior of the venue clear and safe, cleaning spills and removing food, trash or other obstacles, before, during and after the shift
• Partner with fellow team members at the end of show to close the venue- this may include collecting recyclables from the lawn and/or reserved section, picking up and properly storing event equipment such as lawn chairs, barricade, etc.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent experience
• Ability to work late hours, flexible schedule
• Good working knowledge of security operations, safety practices in a business environment and enforcement procedures
• Read, write, and speak English fluently
• Tolerance of all cultures, music, and art forms
• Pass a mandatory background check
• Ability to work as part of a TEAM

Preferred

• 3 years’ work experience interacting with people in a positive environment
• Experience in a live music environment
• Experience in a security role
• Experience using metal detection equipment

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 both indoors and outdoors
• Must be able to lift or move 25 lbs.+ using proper lifting techniques

Our Benefits

Competitive compensation
Professional career development
Additional benefits

To apply, visit www.livenation.com/careers/index.html

Equal Employment Opportunity

Live 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 Practices

The 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. Live Nation Clubs and Theaters supports military service members, veterans, military spouses, and family members.