Event Security | Part-Time | Bismarck Event Center

Oak View Group (OVG) is the global leader in premium live entertainment infrastructure and services, with a platform spanning venue development and end-to-end capabilities across venue management, hospitality, and sponsorship sales. Founded in 2015, the company serves a collection of seven world-class owned venues and a client roster of the most iconic arenas, stadiums, convention centers, music festivals, performing arts centers, and cultural institutions, spanning four continents. 

A member of the Event Security Team reports directly to the Security Manager. The position is to assure the well-being and safety of employees, tenants, and patrons at the Bismarck Event Center. The Event Security team is a vital component of the Event Center in assuring safety and a positive guest service experience—a positive attitude and a positive appearance are essential.

This role pays an hourly rate of $15.00 to $20.00. 

Benefits for Part-Time roles: 401(k) Savings Plan and 401(k) matching.

This position will remain open until August 7, 2026.

• Provide exceptional customer service to all guests.
• Possess a positive attitude and facilitate teamwork and respect among co-workers.
• Welcome guests, provide directions, and answer any questions that may arise.
• Monitor, patrol, and secure areas of the arena and check/monitor credentials.
• Provide assistance to guests with special needs or wheelchair access.
• Resolve guest complaints quickly and exceed the guests’ expectations.
• Enforce building policies and event procedures.
• Maintain order and ensure crowd safety.
• Assist and direct guests in a variety of situations, including emergencies.
• Perform wanding of patrons and monitor entry of patrons through metal detectors.
• Communicate efficiently and clearly with co-workers/supervisors.
• Follow all incident procedure protocols and documentation when necessary.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Active State Guard Certification. This certification must be maintained in active status for the entire duration of employment.
• Previous experience as Event Securiity preferred.
• Must possess the ability to perform all essential duties and responsibilities in a satisfactory manner.
• Work flexible shifts, including mornings, nights, overnights, weekends, and holidays depending on the event schedule.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions and communicate effectively with others in both oral and written form.
• High School Diploma or GED.

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.