Venue Security - Citizens House of Blues Boston
$33,280–$33,280 year
On-siteBoston, Massachusetts, United States
Job Summary
Conduct guest checks using metal detectors and pat downs to ensure prohibited items do not enter the venue. Identify guests under 30 drinking alcohol, manage crowd flow, and de-escalate altercations among patrons. Communicate via radios and hand signals while supporting staff during disorderly conduct or physical incidents. Set up and dismantle stanchions, bike racks, and detection equipment. Safeguard against theft, assist patrons over barricades, and lead safe evacuations during emergencies. Perform post-event security rounds to verify all guests have cleared the facility. Requires flexible scheduling including late nights, weekends, and mornings.
Required Qualifications
- One year experience working within a security field
- Flexible schedule with the ability to work late nights, weekends, and occasional mornings
- Ability to perform duties in a professional manner and appearance
- Ability to make independent and good judgment decisions within proper policy and procedures
- Extended periods of prolonged standing and working on your feet
- Read, write, and speak English fluently
- Ability to lift or move up to 50 lbs+ using proper lifting techniques
- Ability to work in an environment that is fast paced, loud and at times stressful
- Acceptance of all venue events which includes various cultures, music & art forms
- Must be able to lift or move up to 25 lbs using proper lifting techniques
- Must be able to work in an environment that is fast paced, often loud and stressful
- 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
Desired Qualifications
- Bi-lingual
- Experience working in a concert venue, barricade or in a live music environment
- Customer Service experience
- Experience recognizing valid ID's
- Experience in incident report documentation
- Self-defense training
- Experience using metal detection equipment
- Crowd Manager certification
- AED/CPR certification
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