Night Security Guard

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POSITION TITLE: Night Security Guard
DEPARTMENT: Safety and Security
REPORTS TO: Security Supervisor
POSITION LOCATION: Indianapolis, IN
FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt
WORKER CATEGORY: Full-Time

COMPANY SUMMARY:

The Indianapolis Motor Speedway is the worldwide leader in motorsports entertainment and the largest spectator sporting facility in the world. However, we are also about people. A talented staff with diverse skills that are used to the fullest in order to stage the world's great motor racing events. Employees at IMS are challenged daily to excel in an environment featuring a pace that matches the high speed of the machines that race at our famous facility. Working for us is a demanding, yet rewarding, endeavor for dedicated professionals who want to reach their ultimate potential amid the excitement, tradition and pageantry of the World’s Greatest Race Course.

POSITION SUMMARY:
This position is primarily responsible for overnight security at IMS along with other duties as directed.

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.
  • Maintain security at all gates, assuring only properly credentialed vehicles and pedestrians are entering the property.
  • 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.
  • 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

  • During events, this position will be expected to provide guidance and oversight of the temporary workforce working with the IMS Safety and Security department.

Education

  • High school graduate or GED

Skills/Experience

  • Minimum 1-year experience in security related field or equivalent experience
  • Valid driver’s license
  • High integrity
  • Strong people skills
  • Ability to problem solve
  • Effective communication skills

Travel/Work Hours

  • This position involves fixed shifts: Monday – Friday, 10pm – 6am

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 are light, consisting primarily of sitting, standing and walking.
  • Must be able to see and hear in the normal range with or without correction and communicate both verbally and written with great facility and must be able to be understood.
  • Must have the stamina to work overnight hours.

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 performed both indoors and outdoors and isolated from other workers.
  • Work outdoors requires physical strength and stamina to endure extreme heat, cold, rain, dust and other conditions.
  • 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, 401K with company match up to 5%, Paid Vacation, Personal & Sick Days, 10 Paid Holidays, Company Paid Life Insurance, Short-Term & Long-Term Disability, Paid Maternity / Paternity Leave, On-site Workout Facility, and more.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:
The Indianapolis Motor Speedway 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.