Lead Building Security | 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.

Under the direct supervision of the Safety & Security Manager for the Palm Springs Convention Center the Lead Building Security will help 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 per hour.

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 October 23 2026.

Immerse yourself in the vibrant energy and natural beauty that define Palm Springs as you explore our state-of-the-art venue. The Palm Springs Convention Center boasts 261000 square feet of flexible meeting space; we have the capacity to accommodate events of all sizes whether its a small business conference or a grand trade show. Our versatile layout boasts spacious exhibit halls elegant ballrooms and well-equipped meeting rooms ensuring every event finds its perfect fit.

• 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 and physical security equipment (screening gateways hand wands 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 venues reputation for an 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.

• 2-3 years of security experience preferred.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Adequate verbal and written communication skills
• Flexible schedule: able to work AM shifts weekends and holidays as required.
• Professional certification: Guard Card
• Ability to obtain and maintain a valid State Drivers License.

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 ourpeople improves ourservice and raises ourexcellence. 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.