ABOUT GEORGIA WORLD CONGRESS CENTER AUTHORITY
Georgia World Congress Center Authority (GWCCA) is a hub of culture and experiences. As a family of brands, The Authority is the parent company of Georgia World Congress Center, Centennial Olympic Park, Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Signia by Hilton Atlanta, and Savannah Convention Center. As a team member at The Authority, you understand that we are more than a venue; we’re a world stage for connection, innovation, and celebration.
POSITION SUMMARY
The Authority is currently recruiting a part-time Security Sergeant to join Georgia World Congress Center. The Security Sergeant is primarily responsible for working with GWCC sales and event staff, potential clients and internal staff to secure, plan, monitor, supervise, track costs and reconcile billing of public safety security services for the Department of Public Safety.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES
•In coordination with GWCCA Security, Sales and Event Services, the Security Sergeant ensures the effective deployment, supervision and use of GWCCA Public Safety Services.
•Monitors delivery of security services, tracks cost and reconciles billing of public safety security services for the Department of Public Safety.
•Synchronizes GWCCA Police and Security contracted services with Security Manager and other internal departments of the GWCC to ensure proper coordination of activities.
•Analyzes problem areas of the public safety services process; creates solutions to resolve problems within the public safety function.
•Works with contracted security companies to obtain supplemental coverage when needed; reconciles their billing of services to the Authority.
•Assists in overall logistical management of security staff for events.
•Provides direct supervision of security staff.
•Personally, participates in and provides direct GWCCA Security services during events.
•Monitors and reconciles security staff’s time records.
•Complete shift assignments as required in accordance with established guidelines.
•Patrol of the facility. Patrolling may include foot, bike, and/or vehicle patrolling.
•Complete written incident reports and departmental documents.
•Perform physical security, crime prevention and safety inspections.
•Respond to emergency situations.
•Investigate complaints or calls for service.
•Serve as a point of information to the public.
•Perform other duties, functions, special projects and responsibilities as assigned by the GWCCA Security Manager.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and ABILITIES
•Strategic thinker with confidence and speed in execution
•Proven leadership skills in building and managing teams with a history of success
•Excellent planning, analytical and negotiation skills
•Ability to prioritize tasks & to manage workload using own initiative
•High degree of integrity and compliance
•Thoroughness in task approach, follow-up & completion
•Strong oral and written communication skills
•Ability to demonstrate leadership in the areas of motivation, positive influence and personal challenge.
•Working knowledge of Microsoft Office; ability to create timely and accurate spreadsheets, documents and PowerPoint presentations
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
•A High School diploma or GED, with preference of a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in business administration, public administration, or another related field.
•Experience in planning, organizing, staffing, budgeting, reporting to and billing clients for public safety personnel in a convention or special event setting.
•Minimum of three years security related experience, one year of which being supervisory experience preferred
•Experience with security-related technology
To learn more about our culture and campus, visit us at www.gwcca.org.
Georgia World Congress Center Authority is an Equal Opportunity Employer and as such does not discriminate in hiring, promotions, or on terms or conditions of employment because of race, creed, color, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, marital status, eligibility for military service, disability, or for any other illegal purpose.