Risk Manager

About the role

• POSITION: Risk Manager
• FACILITY: Pensacola Bay Center
• DEPARTMENT: Event Services
• REPORTS TO: Director of Event Services or Designee
• FLSA STATUS: Part-Time, Hourly, Non-Exempt
• LEGENDS GLOBAL

Legends Global is the premier partner to the world's greatest live events, venues, and brands. We deliver a fully integrated solution of premium services that keeps our partners front and center through our white-label approach. Our network of 450 venues worldwide, hosting 20,000 events and entertaining 165 million guests each year, is powered by our depth of expertise and level of execution across every component feasibility & consulting, owner’s representation, sales, partnerships, hospitality, merchandise, venue management, and content & booking of world-class live events and venues.

The Legends Global culture is one of respect, ambitious thinking, collaboration, and bold action. We are committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone can be authentic, make an impact, and grow their career. Winning is an everyday thing at Legends Global. We have the best team members who understand every win is earned when we come together as one unified team. Sounds like a winning formula for you. Join us!

Position Summary

The Pensacola Bay Center’s Risk Manager is responsible for overseeing safety and security during events. This position provides oversight, direction, and supervision of safety and security matters related to the public by performing the duties listed below.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Serves as liaison with Police, security, medical services and front of house staff in all matters involving event safety, security and traffic control
• Assists in coordination of third-party security staff, to ensure appropriate coverage
• Responsible for responding to and properly documenting guest related incidents and/or injuries
• Demonstrates excellent customer service skills; responds promptly to customer needs and requests for service and/or assistance
• Efficiently and courteously provides guidance to guests and staff concerning event safety and security
• Completes various records and reports
• Performs other related duties as assigned by venue management

Qualifications

• Excellent organizational skills required
• Good written, verbal, and interpersonal skills required
• Ability to interact with all levels of staff including management
• Professional presentation, appearance, and work ethic
• Ability to operate a computer terminal and printer
• Dependable team player
• Enthusiastic self-starter
• Ability to learn new skills
• Subject to credit and background screening

Education And/or Experience

• Minimum of five years of responsible experience in security or law enforcement and a focus on security and safety
• Police and/or law enforcement background strongly preferred

Skills and Abilities

• Experience and understanding of the principles, tactics, and procedures related to the management of security and safety services in a public assembly environment
• Work independently and able to exercise judgement and initiative
• Have excellent communication, listening, problem solving, and organizational skills
• Able to understand, speak, read, and write English
• Able to interact with guests, vendors, and staff in a friendly, courteous, and polite manner
• Able to operate two-way radio equipment

Working Conditions

Location: Onsite at Pensacola Bay Center, Pensacola, FL

Physical Demands

• Ability to walk and/or stand for long periods of time, climb stairs, stoop, bend, and maneuver throughout the exterior and interior of the venue
• Type on keyboard and maneuver a computer mouse
• Reach with arms and hands to finger, handle, or manipulate hardware and equipment
• Must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds or occasionally more with assistance
• Work inside and outside the building is required, with possible exposure to adverse conditions
• Able to work extended and/or irregular hours including nights, weekends, and holidays