POSITION TITLE: Security Guard
DEPARTMENT: Safety and Security
REPORTS TO: Security Supervisor
POSITION LOCATION: Indianapolis, IN
FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt
WORKER CATEGORY: Permanent Part-Time
DURATION: Hours/Shifts Vary
COMPANY SUMMARY:
Penske Entertainment is a leading provider of world-class sports and entertainment. The organization consists of three prominent entities:
- Indianapolis Motor Speedway is the world’s largest spectator sporting facility and annually hosts the world’s most prestigious auto race: the Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge.
- INDYCAR is the Indianapolis-based governing body for North America's premier open-wheel auto racing series, the NTT INDYCAR SERIES, and its developmental series, INDY NXT by Firestone.
- IMS Productions is a multifaceted broadcast and multimedia division that helps bring INDYCAR and IMS events to life for global audiences.
The Penske Entertainment experience is fast-paced, diverse and impactful. Through its business units, the organization reaches audiences on an international scale, focused on delivering exceptional experience from start to finish. Employees of Penske Entertainment are challenged daily in a demanding, yet rewarding environment that is best suited for dedicated professionals who want to reach their ultimate potential amid the excitement, tradition, and pageantry of the World’s Greatest Race Course and the premier open-wheel racing series.
POSITION SUMMARY:
Along with the Director of Safety & Security and Security Supervisor, this position is responsible for providing safety & security for all Penske Entertainment properties.
SPECIFIC DUTIES:
- Notify the Security Supervisor of any issues, problems or concerns related to IMS safety and security.
- Patrol buildings and grounds on the properties.
- Examine doors, windows and gates to ensure they are secure.
- Maintain security log record and submit daily to security supervisor.
- Inform violators of rule infractions, such as loitering, smoking, or carrying prohibited items.
- Notify law enforcement of individuals engaging in suspicious or criminal acts.
- Monitor and report irregularities such as fire hazards, leaking water pipes, etc. and unsecured doors.
- Respond to CSC alarms when notified. Contact appropriate public safety agency if applicable.
- Maintain security at all gates.
- Provide information regarding incidents such as property damage, unusual occurrences, and malfunctioning of machinery or equipment.
- Open gates, buildings and elevators to allow entrance or exit of employees, delivery trucks and authorized visitors.
- Prepare necessary incident reports and submit to the Security Supervisor at the end of the shift or as directed.
- Assist authorized visitors to appropriate grounds location.
- Monitor outgoing personnel and vehicles to prevent unauthorized removal of company property or products.
- Provide security for the administration building during non-business days and hours.
- Monitor the employee parking lot arm gate.
- Maintain enthusiasm for and commitment to the corporation; while following the vision, mission and values guidelines.
- Other duties as assigned by the Director of Safety and Security.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Supervisory Responsibilities
- This position does not have supervisory responsibilities.
Education
- High school graduate or GED equivalent
Skills/Experience
- Security experience is desirable but not required.
- Valid driver’s license
- High integrity
- Strong people skills
- Ability to problem solve
- Effective communication skills
- Commitment to working with people from diverse backgrounds and commitment to cultural competency.
- Ability to uphold and consistently demonstrate the Penske Entertainment Standards.
Travel/Work Hours/Flexibility
- This position involves some fixed shifts, rotating shifts, along with evening and overnight shifts. Schedules are subject to change based on the various event(s).
- Longer hours may be required for the Month of May and other major racing events.
- Penske Entertainment acknowledges that the need for flexibility varies across all companies/departments and is not best addressed by a one size fits all flexible work policy. As such, the company encourages supervisors to work with their employees to leverage flexibility as needed to support a healthy balance.
- No travel required.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
- Physical demands consist primarily of sitting, standing and walking.
- Vision and hearing must be within normal range with or without correction.
- Communication skills both verbally and written must be easily understood and legible.
- Must have the stamina to potentially work long hours during events.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Work is primarily outdoors and requires physical strength and stamina to endure extreme heat, cold, rain, dust, and other conditions.
- Will be faced with frequent interruptions at times.
- The noise level in the work environment can be loud, due to professional racing/entertainment events.
COMPANY BENEFITS:
Full-time employees enjoy a very competitive benefit package. Benefits include: Medical (including tax-advantaged Health Savings Account), Dental, Vision, 401(k) with 100% company match up to 5%, Paid Vacation, Personal & Sick Days, 12 Paid Holidays, Company Paid Life Insurance, Pet Insurance, Tuition Assistance, Short-Term & Long-Term Disability, Generous Paid Parental Leave, On-site Workout Facility, and more.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:
Penske Entertainment provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. The Company complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities and/or events.
