Event Security | Part-Time | Owensboro Convention 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 primarily maintains security access and control to all areas of the Owensboro Convention Center & Sportscenter. This includes making routine rounds throughout the facility, providing customer service to clients/patrons as they arrive at the complex, and assisting with all incidents as they may arise.

This role will pay an hourly rate of $15.00.

Benefits for Part-Time roles

401(k) Savings Plan and 401(k) matching.

This position will remain open until December 31, 2026.

About the Venue

Western Kentucky’s award-winning venue—the Owensboro Convention Center—is a full-service facility overlooking the scenic Ohio River in revitalized downtown Owensboro, Kentucky. The multi-purpose center boasts just under 102,000 sq. ft. of available space, including a 44,000+ sq. ft. exhibition hall, the 8,900+ sq. ft. Kentucky Legend® Pier outside over the scenic Ohio River, and additional ballroom, meeting, and pre-function space.

Responsibilities

• Provide guest safety and security of the venue assigned with an emphasis on customer service.
• Enforce all venue regulations and policies.
• Help support security in an environment with large groups of guests.
• Interact with other staff in a positive and productive manner.
• Maintain control of your assigned sections or area.
• Adapt to changing environments.
• Perform bag checks and security inspections as directed at required events.
• Anticipate and correct any trouble situations in your area.
• Know general building information and locations of various amenities.
• Ensure areas are safe for patrons and staff.
• Follow verbal and written instructions.
• Work in adverse weather conditions as needed (heat, cold, rain, snow, wind, etc).
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Prior security experience is preferred, but not required.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Must demonstrate a positive, professional, and customer-focused attitude.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage a high-stress, fast-paced environment.
• Able to work flexible hours, nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Must be able to handle adverse situations such as inebriated guests, argumentative guests, volatile-angry guests and related incidents in a calm and professional manner.

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.