Event Security | Part-Time | RiverPark Center

Oak View Group:

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. 

Position Summary:

The Event Security position is responsible for ensuring the safety and security of all events. Special security assignments may be available during non-event days/nights. The Event Security team provides direct service to our guests and must always exhibit a professional and courteous demeanor.

 

This role will pay an hourly rate of $20.00.

 

Benefits for Part-Time roles: 401(k) savings plan and 401(k) matching.

 

This position will remain open until December 25, 2026.

About the Venue:

RiverPark Center is a 1,500-seat multi-purpose auditorium in Owensboro, Kentucky.

Responsibilities:

• Respond to requests for assistance from staff and visitors for a variety of security issues (fire, medical emergencies, etc.)
• Performs all event and non-event security duties as assigned
• Conducts building safety inspections (normally pre-event and post-event safety checks)
• Admits building staff, suppliers, contractors, visitors, and guests to the facility according to established security procedures.
• Answers information requests from staff and guests during events or as needed.
• Protects equipment, materials, and structures throughout the work schedule.
• Provides regular security functions within the arena and related areas, prior to, during, and after all events.
• Receives, records, and returns all lost and found items according to established team procedures.
• When requested, provide escorts of persons to and from locations within the facility
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Prior security experience preferred, but not required.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Strong oral and written communication skills are required.
• Ability to work beyond traditional business hours, including nights, weekends, and select holidays, is required.
• Must have strong attention to detail.
• Must demonstrate a positive, professional, and customer-focused attitude.

Strengthened by our Differences. United to Make a Difference:

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

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.