Stadium Security; season

Overview

Stadium Security members are valued for providing a safe guest experience at Breese Stevens Field. Interested candidates should have a positive attitude, outgoing personality, and be able to sense when a situation is not normal.

• Administer entrance security procedures to guests including the use of walk-thru and handheld metal detectors.
• Perform bag searches and screen guests for restricted items.
• Stadium security team members may be assigned to safely escort players, coaches and referees through public areas of the stadium, or to monitor restricted access areas of the stadium.
• Become an expert of the stadium layout, seating areas, and guest amenities.
• Stadium Security team members act as initial responders to complaints of uncooperative or intoxicated guests.
• Recognize and engage in situations which require de-escalation strategies and also recognize when incidents require escalation to BTE Management to ensure customer safety and security.
• Possess strong communication skills and the ability to respond to situations with an appropriate level of flexibility, authority, and discretion.
• Maintain a positive, safe, and fun work environment.
• Assist with keeping the venue safe, clean and presentable to guests.
• Resolve guest complaints or problems.
• Provide assistance to guests with special needs, such as helping with seat accommodation.
• May assist in verifying staff credentials to generally restricted areas.
• Assist patrons by giving directions to places inside or outside the venue.
• Ensure guests are safely enjoying the show.
• Additional tasks as requested by management.

• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to stand and/or walk for extended periods of time (~ 4-8 hours/shift)
• Must be able to remain in a stationary standing position for 50% or more of the shift

Stadium Security are hired for the outdoor event season at Breese Stevens Field which typically runs from early May to late October. This is a part-time, hourly position with most scheduled work occurring in the late-afternoon and evening. Scheduled shifts can include both weekdays and weekends. Applicants are required to be at least 18 years old for consideration of the position.

Interested candidates under the age of 18 are encouraged to apply for the Stadium Usher position.