Event Security

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 Event Security is assigned to the Security Department and reports to the Event Security Supervisor. The Event Security will perform duties assigned as related to the event in regard to the overall security and safety of the venue, team members, guests, and clients.

This role will pay an hourly rate of $16.00 - $17.00.

Benefits for Part-Time Roles: 401(k) Savings Plan and 401(k) Matching.

This position will remain open until December 25, 2026.

Anchoring the West End of Lexington’s revitalized and lively downtown, the true soul of the Central Bank Center and Rupp Arena experience is found inside. The Central Bank Center’s never-ending mission is to provide its own uniquely inviting patron experience. The friendly staff, professional management team, excellent sight lines from all seat locations, plenty of on-site parking, and convenient access come together to provide our guests with the ultimate fan experience. The Central Bank Center continuously measures itself against the world’s best. That’s the difference between a satisfactory experience and a sensational experience.

Each year, hundreds of thousands of visitors from around the world and local and state residents flock to the Central Bank Center and Rupp Arena to gather together with friends and family to socialize, to attend high-profile concerts, shows, and community and sporting events, and to enjoy an entertainment experience that is unmatched.

• Provides security assistance during the events. 
• Monitors perimeter doors to ensure no unauthorized access is gained to the event.
• Monitors guests during ingress/egress for disruptive or inappropriate actions. 
• Monitors credentials of all personnel entering the backstage and other restricted areas. 
• Monitors and maintains a clear and safe passage route in and around the floor-level accessible seating area(s). 
• Monitors and maintains the safety of the performing band members and staff as it relates to the stage security and integrity of the event. (Stage Security Only)
• Maintains aisles and insures guests are in their proper seat locations. 
• Responsible for maintaining general crowd control. 
• Assists guests in the event of an emergency evacuation.
• Conducts visual guest inspections and checks all bags as required by Lexington Center policy.
• Operates walk-through and/or handheld metal detector units.
• Prepares appropriate reports and forms as required by department policy.
• Ensures that housekeeping, safety, alcohol control, and security issues comply with department policies. 
• Performs special projects as needed or requested.
• Performs other duties as required by their Supervisor.

• High School Diploma or equivalent. 
• Prior security experience is preferred, but not required. 
• General knowledge of the security industry, specifically in the crowd management areas of public events.
• Able to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrate the ability to work well under stress and exercise good judgment, diplomacy, courtesy, and tact under all circumstances.
• Must be willing to work flexible hours, nights, weekends, and holidays when required.
• Must be willing to rotate to various positions within a shift as needed.
• Must be able to climb to elevated locations in the building complex occasionally. 
• Frequently works under stressful working conditions, irregular hours, and tight time deadlines.
• Must be able to lift, pull, or move crowd control barricades.
• Must be able to work in and around loud noises.
• Must be comfortable in working with large crowds of people.

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.