About the role
OVERVIEW
The Los Angeles Football Club (LAFC) is an MLS soccer club serving the greater Los Angeles area. LAFC is dedicated to building a world-class soccer club that represents the diversity of Los Angeles and is committed to delivering an unrivaled experience for fans. LAFC’s ownership group is comprised of local leaders and innovators of industry with intellectual capital, financial prowess, operations expertise, and success in the fields of entertainment, sports, technology, and media. LAFC is invested in the world’s game and Los Angeles, constructing, and developing the 22,000 seat BMO Stadium and a top-flight training center on the campus of Cal-State Los Angeles.
POSITION SUMMARY
BMO Stadium is hiring full-time Safety Officers. This position is responsible for executing all safety-related tasks.
This role reports to the Assistant Manager, Safety & Security.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Execute post orders and responsibilities of all non-event day safety positions, including Grand Lobby Reception, Loading Dock Ramp, Gold Lot, Patrol and Command Center.
- Process safety specific skills, including CCTV operation, fire panel operation, Gold Lot parking controls and credentialing procedures.
- Responsible for ensuring the safety of all visitors at BMO Stadium.
- Assist in updating daily pass-down sheets to ensure all information is relevant and current.
- Observe, report and document incidents around the stadium grounds including, but not limited to, intoxication, vandalism, theft, and various other disturbances.
- Maintain high level of communication within the department regarding events and department details.
- Assist in maintaining working condition of Safety Department equipment including, but not limited to, keys, walkthrough metal detectors, hand wands, divesting tables, and radios.
- Other duties as assigned by Supervisor/Management.
QUALIFICATIONS
- High school degree required; bachelor’s degree preferred.
- Must have a current valid California Guard Card.
- Preferably 1 year experience in Security/Safety related role.
- Previous experience in a sports/entertainment venue environment is a plus.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft and Google Applications.
- Experience with C-Cure or Avigilon software is a plus.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Strong time management skills with the ability to multitask and handle various responsibilities at once.
- Must possess strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Must have a flexible schedule with the ability to work various hours, nights, weekends, and holidays as required.
- Must be available for all LAFC home matches during the season.
- Ability to stand/walk with limited assistance for a minimum of 5 hours.
- Ability to withstand various weather elements such as high temperatures and rain.
- Ability to lift 25lbs unassisted.
SALARY RANGE
At LAFC, we carefully consider a wide range of factors to determine a fair and equitable compensation package. The final offer amount will consider a wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to skill sets; relevant experience and training. Pursuant to state and local pay disclosure guidelines, the compensation for this role is $22.25 per hour.
HIRING PRACTICES
The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.
LAFC strongly supports equal employment opportunity for all applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, marital status, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.
Applicants for employment in the U.S. must possess work authorization, which does not require sponsorship by the employer for a visa.
