Kentucky Venues Security Officer

Kentucky Venues Public Safety Officer

Civilian Security Personnel Officer helps maintain a safe and secure environment for guests, clients, and staff across our facilities. This position plays a critical role in supporting daily operations, ensuring public safety, and delivering a positive guest experience during events and regular operations.

Job Types available

Full-time 40 hours per week

Part-time event based >1200 hrs annually

Part-time shifts: 11 pm to 7:30 am and 3:00 pm to 11:30 pm

Salary:

Full-time: $34,000.00 annually & Part-time: $16.40 Hourly

Work Location:

Kentucky International Convention Center, 221 South 4th Street, Louisville KY 40202

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

· Monitor and control facility access points to ensure authorized entry and maintain the security of Kentucky Venues facilities.

· Maintain a continuous security presence by safeguarding buildings, monitoring fire, and life safety systems, and conducting routine facility patrols.

· Open and close facilities, including the Kentucky International Convention Center and parking garages, in accordance with event schedules and operational needs.

· Provide traffic control and directional assistance to guests, exhibitors, and vendors during events at the Kentucky Exposition Center and other Kentucky Venues properties.

· Respond to incidents, emergencies, and accidents by securing affected areas, administering basic first aid when appropriate, coordinating with emergency responders, and completing detailed incident and investigative reports.

· Deliver exceptional customer service by providing guests with information, directions, and assistance while maintaining a professional and welcoming presence.

· Collaborate with Sales and Event Managers, public safety partners, and event personnel to ensure appropriate safety, security, and crowd management measures are in place for events.

Manage lost and found operations, including the documentation, storage, and return of recovered items

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS

· Office and event facility settings with moderate/high noise levels

· Must be able to communicate in person with staff, management, clients, and patrons via face-to-face interaction, 2-way radio and telephone.

· Must be able to traverses facility space, including stairs, ramps, escalators/elevators, and heavily occupied spaces.

· May need to lift and carry objects up to 50 lbs., including traffic cones, signs, and barricades, repeatedly throughout the shift.

· Must be able to work a varied work schedule including weekdays, evenings, late nights, early mornings, weekends, and holidays, contingent upon event scheduling; may work more than 40hpw.

· Exposure to varied climates and elements including livestock, hay, dirt/dust, and exhaust fumes

· Must be able to perform duties with or without reasonable accommodation.

EDUCATION LEVEL, EXPERIENCE AND ABILITIES REQUIRED

· Must be 18 years of age.

· Two (2) years of building/event security or public safety, knowledge of proper 2-way radio transmission procedure.

· Computer proficiency, including the use of Microsoft Office applications, email systems, and web-based software.

· Must submit to background check

· Must be eligible to work in the United States.

APPLY ONLINE: https://kyvenues.com/careers/

Pay: From $16.40 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $34,000