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

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

The Public Safety Officer reports to the Security Manager. In this role, you will assist the Security Manager. This position operates under the direct supervision and mentorship of the Security Manager.

This role will pay an hourly rate of $15.00.

This position will remain open until October 23, 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 that could be life-threatening.
• Understand the organization and operation of the convention center and of outside 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.
• 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 manager

• 2+ years of increasingly responsible experience in law enforcement or security services.
• Relevant experience working in a first-class public assembly or convention center environment is preferred.
• Major coursework in law enforcement, public/business administration, or a related field.
• Possess, or have the ability to obtain, an appropriate Florida security license. Security D license is a plus.
• Possess an unrestricted Florida driver's license.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, a current cardiopulmonary resuscitation certificate.
• Possess demonstrable experience with the characteristics, services, and activities of public facility security and safety programs.
• Verifiable similar experience in a large, service-oriented environment.
• Working knowledge of pertinent federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations.
• Computer skills to include Microsoft Office and internet use.
• Ability to work beyond normal business hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.
• Ability to reach, grasp, walk, bend, stoop, and stand for long periods.
• Ability to lift and carry heavy objects.
• Ability to work indoors & outdoors as needed, under varying climates in the facility locale.

At OVG, we understand that to continue positively disrupting the sports and live entertainment industry, we need a diverse team to help us do it. We also believe that inclusivity drives innovation, strengthens our people, improves our service, and raises our excellence. Our success is rooted in creating environments that reflect and celebrate the diverse communities in which we operate and serve, and this is the reason we are committed to amplifying voices from all different backgrounds.

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.