Event Manager

For nearly two decades Green Mtn. Concert Services, Inc., (GMCS) has specialized in providing unarmed, onsite security solutions to high-profile special events, venues, and educational institutions across the Northeast. GMCS security is heavily rooted in guest services, acting professional, and creating a safe environment. Our success originates in our commitment to our Security Guard staff and their development. GMCS provides safety and security solutions for more than a thousand events annually and is setting the standard for quality security professionals.

Summary

The Event Manager is responsible for the event security operations of the GMCS events, including but not limited to event management, risk management, loss prevention, fire/life safety, security/safety training, investigations, budgeting, emergency preparedness, disaster prevention, and personnel management.

Essential Functions

• Manage all aspects of event from pre-event preparation through the event to post event wrap up.
• Observes and reports activities and incidents at an assigned client site, providing for the security and safety of client property and personnel.
• Controls access to client site or facility through admittance process determined by client.
• Patrols assigned site on foot or in vehicle; checks for unsafe conditions, hazards, unlocked doors, security violations, blocked entrances and exits, mechanical problems, and unauthorized persons.
• Protects evidence or scene of incident in the event of accidents, emergencies, or security investigations.
• Responds to incidents of fire, medical emergency, bomb threat, flooding, water discharge, elevator emergency, hazardous materials, inclement weather, and other incidents.
• Prepares logs and reports as required, ensures accuracy of incident reports generated on site.
• Responsibilities may include any and all protection and security services as required by the client and directed by GMCS.
• Develop and implement Standard Operating Procedures and security initiatives.
• Create and maintain business relationships with stakeholders and facility partners including local, state, & federal fire & police authorities through trainings and meetings.
• Oversees credentials and proxy access; ensures the quality and accuracy of all logs and incident reports generated at the site; and creates and implements post orders for the security team on site.
• Assists with hiring, interviewing and training of security guards and supervisors.
• Complete special projects and other assigned tasks within the guidelines and deadlines set by the Regional Manager.

Required Qualifications

• A minimum education level of: BA/BS Degree (4-year) in a related field or related experience.
• Previous event security experience.
• A minimum of 3 to 5 years of related work experience.
• Ability to lead by example.
• Ability to implement and adhere to the Regional Managers directives.
• Thorough knowledge of wireless radio communication.
• Ability to effectively manage, motivate, and lead the members of the team.
• Ability to effectively manage crises & work under pressure.
• Ability to perform independently with minimal direct supervision.
• All other duties as assigned.
• Physical requirements as follows:
  • Frequent sitting, standing and walking, which may be required for long periods of time, and may involve climbing stairs and walking up inclines and on uneven terrain.
  • Additional physical requirements may include, frequent lifting and/or moving up to 10 pounds and occasional lifting and/or moving up to 25 pounds.
  • Ability to stand for a minimum of 4 hours.
• Willing to Travel