Position Overview: We are seeking professional and vigilant Security Personnel to oversee the safety and security of our establishment The selected candidate will be the first point of contact for managing access to the venue, ensuring a secure environment for guests and staff throughout their visit.
Key Responsibilities:
- Guest Screening: Greet guests upon their arrival and manage entry, ensuring only appropriate and safe individuals gain access to the establishment.
- Safety Management: Monitor guest behavior to prevent altercations and ensure a safe environment for all patrons and staff.
- Conflict Resolution: Respond to disturbances promptly and effectively, employing conflict resolution skills to deescalate situations without resorting to physical confrontation whenever possible.
- Rule Enforcement: Ensure all venue policies regarding age, intoxication levels, and conduct are strictly enforced.
- Emergency Response: Act quickly and efficiently in emergency situations, providing first aid response if certified, and coordinating with law enforcement and emergency services when necessary.
Qualifications:
- Experience in Security: Prior experience in a security role, preferably in a nightlife or hospitality setting, with a proven track record of maintaining safe environments.
- Strong Presence: Capable of commanding respect and compliance from guests without intimidation.
- Communication Skills: Excellent verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly and respectfully interact with patrons and team members.
- Problem Solving: Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to quickly assess and handle potentially dangerous situations calmly and efficiently.
- Certifications: Possession of relevant security certifications, including state-required licenses or training such as crowd control, conflict de-escalation, and possibly first aid.
- Adaptability: Flexibility to work various shifts, including late nights, weekends, and holidays.
The Deer Park Tavern
has been a Landmark in Newark since 1851. Originally, the St. Patrick's Inn had stood in its place since 1747. Among the many travelers that used the Inn as a resting place were Charles Mason and Jeremiah Dixon. With their team of surveyors, the boundary between Pennsylvania and Maryland was established and became famous as a line of demarcation between free and slave states.
During the American Revolution, soldiers stayed at the St. Patrick's Inn and it is stated that George Washington spent a night. On December 23, 1843, Edgar Allan Poe lectured at the Newark Academy. As he was attempting to descend from a carriage at the Inn, he was reputed to have fallen in the mud and was so upset that he put a curse on the building. "A curse upon this place! All who enter shall have to return!" Patrons found this so amusing that they carried Poe into the tavern with a hero's welcome.
When the Inn, a three-story log cabin, burned to the ground, the present brick building, known as The Deer Park, was erected in 1851 using materials found locally in the Newark area. By 1874, the owner had developed the business into one of the finest hotels on the East Coast. Over the next century and a half, the building was also used as a woman's seminary, a place for fraternity and political meetings, a polling location, housed a barbershop and a ballroom. There are stories that it may have been a stop in the Underground Railroad for slaves seeking freedom.
Over the years, the Deer Park has changed owners and its appearance. One thing that has never changed is the welcoming atmosphere extended to all guests. The Ashby Hospitality Group is very aware of their responsibility in preserving the traditions of the Deer Park by continuing to serve great food and drinks with good fellowship and cheer. We are committed to preserving the history of the famous Deer Park as well as ensuring that the future generations will also have many happy memories of this wonderful establishment. We hope you enjoy your visit and find that "all who enter shall have to return".