Oak View Group is the global leader in venue development, management, and premium hospitality services for the live event industry. Offering an unmatched, 360-degree solution set for a collection of world-class owned venues and a client roster that includes the most influential, highest attended arenas, convention centers, music festivals, performing arts centers, and cultural institutions on the planet.

The Event Police Officer is responsible for building security and ensuring all operational activities are effective and meet efficiency and customer satisfaction requirements.

This role will pay an hourly wage of $40.00. 

For PT roles: Benefits: 401(k) savings plan and 401(k) matching.

job expires 12/31/2024

This position is based at our Stormont Vail Events Center. The 80-acre site in the center of Topeka now known as the Stormont Vail Events Center has a long history of use for activities related to agriculture, farming, exhibitions, education and entertainment. Stormont Vail Events Center is a 10,000-seat multi-purpose arena built in 1987 in Topeka, Kansas. Landon Arena, named for Kansas' elder statesman, governor Alfred M. Landon (1887–1987) was built 1987. You can learn more about our venue here: www.stormontvaileventscenter.com

• Patrol all assigned locations as directed, stationary and mobile.
• Work independently, judges and assesses situations for immediate response.
• Secures property from damage, theft, and vandalism.
• Courteously investigates persons who look suspicious or out of place.
• Responds to emergencies, incidents, accidents, and requests for service as required.
• Maintains records, logs, databases, filing systems, and other necessary records/forms as directed by the Security Manager.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Valid Driver’s license required.
• High School diploma or GED certification.
• Six months to one year of security experience, preferably in a similar environment.
• CLEET Certified Law Enforcement Officer.
• Ability to work with minimum supervision.
• Exhibit excellent customer service skills.
• Ability to work in both inside and outside environmental conditions.
• Remain flexible and adjust to situations as they occur.
• Regularly required to move around the facility; to stand for long hours during events; talk and hear.
• Must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. 

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.