Special Police Officer (Part-Time/Seasonal)

Position Overview: The part-time Special Police Officer is responsible for ensuring Capital One Arena patrons and employees are safe at all times, while preventing theft and damage of the venue/property.

Are you a security or law enforcement officer who is hardworking and passionate about safety and security? We would love to hear from you!

Responsibilities:

• Ensure the safety of employees and patrons at all MSE venues at all times; including preventing theft, protection of personal property, preventing assaults, gate crashing, or other disorders at meetings, events, or performances.
• Patrol premises to prevent and detect signs of intrusion and ensure security of doors, windows, and gates.
• Protect participants at an event from overzealous spectators and permit only accurately ticketed/approved guests into Capital One Arena and Medstar Health Performance Center.
• Detain individuals, at the discretion of a Special Police Officer, based on probable cause for an offense committed in their presence.
• Monitor and authorize entrance and departure of employees, visitors, and other persons to guard against theft and maintain security of premises.
• Prevent unauthorized personnel from entering restricted areas. Answer alarms and investigate disturbances.
• Write reports of daily activities and irregularities, such as equipment or property damage, theft, presence of unauthorized persons, or unusual occurrences.
• Circulate among visitors, patrons, and employees to preserve order and protect property.
• Lock and unlock entrance doors and all exterior doors, ensuring that all locks and chains are secured and panic bars locked down when event dictates.
• Inspect and adjust security systems, equipment, and machinery to ensure operational use and to detect evidence of tampering.
• Interact in a professional manner with every department and individual.
• Greet all visitors, vendors, and employees while continuously maintaining the standards of excellence in presentation and professionalism.
• Maintain availability on a 24/7, 365-day basis; all security officers are considered essential personnel.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma.
• Security, law enforcement, military, or life safety experience.
• Ability to acquire and maintain an active DC Special Police Officer License issued by Security Office Management Branch within 14 days of hire.
• Current First Aid / CPR / AED Certifications are preferred.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills for the purpose of public interaction and report writing.
• Availability to work 20-25 hours per week as needed.
• Flexibility for On Call assignments as needed.

Pay Range: $21.33 USD/hour.