Overnight Security Officer | Full-Time | Palm Springs Convention 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. 

The Overnight Security Officer for the Palm Springs Convention Center helps to ensure a safe environment by providing building security at the venue. This position will be involved with monitoring cameras, security patrols, monitoring security and fire panels, shipping & receiving, and parking safety.

This role pays an hourly rate of $20.50 - $22.00.

Benefits for full-time roles: Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance, 401(k) Savings Plan, 401(k) matching, and Paid Time Off (vacation days, sick days, and 11 holidays)

This position will remain open until December 31, 2026.

• Provide security for incident response and risk assessments.
• Assist with policies and procedures for safety and security protocols at the venue.
• Ensure all building security systems are operating as necessary during events and non-event days. Security systems include, but are not limited to, cameras and access control, physical security equipment (screening gateways, handwands, etc.)
• Serve as initial point of contact for client and employee security inquiries, concerns, and/or complaints during an event.
• Work with the Events department and offer guidance related to security policies and provide solutions for business-specific security issues.
• Establish and maintain positive and collaborative relationships with customers, including local, state, and federal authorities.
• Maintain the venue’s reputation for excellent experience by balancing enforcement and rules and regulations with guest safety and enjoyment.
• Maintain the proper image and generate positive public relations by resolving guest/client/tenant issues, concerns, and complaints pertaining to security during events.
• Communicate with client security personnel and advance various tour needs in preparation for the event.
• Work directly with emergency services personnel, law enforcement, and medical and first aid staff.
• Assist in communications to local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies if relevant for the event.
• Make real-time decisions and communicate with management, first responders, venue guests, employees, and clients in the facility in an emergency situation.
• Respond to all medical situations in order to provide first aid and evaluate next levels of medical aid.
• Work extended and/or irregular hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays, as needed.
• Conduct routine vehicle patrols of the property using company-assigned security vehicles to monitor premises, identify safety and security concerns, and support a secure environment for guests, employees, and visitors.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
• Promotes and fulfills Oak View Group goals and service standards.
• Participates in safety programs to achieve safety goals.
• Assists the department and organization with various projects and special assignments as needed.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1-2 years of experience in safety and security. Security experience is preferred.
• Strong communication skills
• Flexible schedule: able to work overnight shifts, weekends, and holidays as required.
• Professional certification: Guard Card
• Ability to obtain and maintain a valid California State Driver’s License.
• Experience working in hospitality and/or public spaces.
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion and professionalism.
• Ability to respond to emergency situations is required. Able to remain flexible and adjust to situations as they occur.
• Handles complex issues.
• Bilingual in Spanish is a plus.
• Computer proficiency and willingness to learn new programs. Working knowledge of MS Office programs, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Must be able to perform prolonged standing, prolonged walking, and being able to work in varying weather at times.
• Ability to frequently bend, lift heavy objects, and walk through buildings and exterior parking lots.
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment.

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.