Security/ Guest service

FLSA Status: Part time $16 per hour           

Department:    Security

Jekyll Island Convention Center, an ASM Global managed facility, has an immediate opening for part-time security.

Position Summary:

Patrol the Convention Center to provide for the general safety of the public and the company’s property and personnel via foot patrol or central office monitoring.  

 Qualifications:

• Previous 3-6 months experience as a security guard or similar position required.
• Must maintain discretion and confidentiality with sensitive information
• Flexibility to work required nights and afternoons, weekends and holidays, as necessary.
• Ability to physically perform the duties required of this position.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to listen to and follow instructions.
• Ability to work and get along with others. 
• Must have professional attitude, appearance, and personality.
• Must have valid driver license
• Clear police record. 

Responsibilities:

• Patrol all areas of the center, both interior and exterior, keeping alert for disturbances, safety deficiencies, fire, theft of company/client-owned equipment, personal injuries and infractions of policies to ensure a safe and secure environment for visitors and employees.
• Aid the customers and visitors of the center by answering any questions and offering assistance in the case of emergencies.
• Know, understand, and enforce company rules and regulations.  Report any suspicious or unusual occurrences of deficiencies to supervisor or department head.
• Write concise, clear and complete reports on all (guests and employees) accidents and incidents.
• Secure building after hours and maintain patrol to ensure safety of building and property.
• Utilize all equipment in the control center including cameras, fire alarm system, and alarm monitoring equipment, lighting, and computer equipment.
• Act as informational resource for our attendees with directions, island activities, etc.
• Sounds alarm, calls police or fire department by telephone in case of fire or presence of unauthorized
• persons. 
• Performs other duties as assigned by either the Event Manager or other Department Heads.
• Performs cash handling and/or cashiering functions based on demand

• Physical Demands:

• Must be able to stand or walk for extended periods of time (up to 80% of this position is walking) occasionally in inclement weather.
• Must be able to lift up to 40 Ibs.
• Must be able to adapt to changes in work environment, managing competing demands and frequent changes.