Public Safety Officer | Part-Time | Palm County Convention Center

Oak View Group (OVG)

Oak View Group is the global leader in premium live entertainment infrastructure and services, with a platform spanning venue development and end-to-end capabilities across venue management, hospitality, and sponsorship sales. Founded in 2015, the company serves a collection of seven world‑class owned venues and a client roster of iconic arenas, stadiums, convention centers, music festivals, performing arts centers, and cultural institutions across four continents.

The Public Safety Officer reports to the Security Manager. In this role, you will assist the Security Manager and operate under direct supervision and mentorship. This position will pay an hourly rate of $15.00.

Benefits for part‑time roles: 401(k) savings plan and 401(k) matching.

Position is open until July 10, 2026.

• Provide assistance for all activities involved in facility and event security.
• Perform crowd management and control techniques; assist with police and fire rescue.
• Remain calm in emergency response situations which could be life‑threatening.
• Understand the organization and operation of convention centers and external agencies as necessary to assume assigned responsibilities.
• Maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Assist in general duties of public safety, theft deterrence, and loss prevention.
• Perform building, parking lot, and safety inspections as assigned by the manager.
• Monitor fire safety equipment, surveillance equipment, and card access equipment.
• Work security checkpoints and other posts plus traffic assistance.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as required by the manager.
• Ability to reach, grasp, walk, bend, stoop, and stand for long periods.
• Lift and carry a minimum of 30 pounds.
• Work indoors and outdoors as needed, under varying climates in the facility locale.
• Communicate frequently with internal and external clients; exchange information accurately in all situations.
• Two years of increasingly responsible experience in law enforcement or security services.
• Relevant experience working in a first‑class public assembly environment is preferred.

• Security D license a plus.
• Unrestricted Florida driver’s license.
• Appropriate Florida security license, or ability to obtain.
• Current CPR certificate, or ability to obtain.
• Experience with public facility security and safety programs.
• Verifiable similar experience in a large, service‑oriented environment.
• Knowledge of pertinent Federal, State, and local laws, codes and regulations.
• Computer skills:
  Microsoft Office and internet use.
• Read, speak, write, and comprehend American English.
• Major coursework in law enforcement, public/business administration or a related field.
• Ability to work beyond normal business hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.

Oak View Group is committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis (“protected class”) including, but not limited to veteran status, uniform service member status, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information or any other protected class under federal, state, or local law.