POSITION:                                     Lieutenant/Watch Commander         

DEPARTMENT:                             Public Safety  

REPORTS TO:                                Public Safety Commander      

FLSA STATUS:                              Hourly/Non-Exempt    

Summary

ASM Global, the leader in privately managed public assembly facilities, has an excellent and immediate opening for a Lieutenant/Watch Commander for ASM Global/Caesar Superdome | Smoothie King Center | Champions Square. Responsible for maintaining the safety and security of facilities and grounds of the Caesar Superdome, Smoothie King Center, and Champions Square by preventing crime and vandalism; preserve public peace; maintain parking control, and enforcement of parking regulations on ASM property. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Respond to emergencies or other situations/issues affecting the safety of other personsProtect highly valuable property, such as equipment, material, grounds, etc.Patrol an assigned area and/or stands at a fixed postPerform security checks of buildings and groundsCheck persons on the premises to determine if they possess proper identifications and are authorized to be present on ASM propertyCheck identification of persons who enter facilities or groundsComplete shift administrative paperwork (i.e., Shift Logs, Incident Reports, etc.)Conduct preliminary internal and criminal investigations relevant to incidents within an assigned areaIntervene in disturbances/incidents to maintain peace or restore orderEffect arrest, where warranted, and authorized.Erect and remove barricades, temporary signs, and other materials for parking and crowd managementDirect traffic on an interim basis on ASM propertyRequest tow trucks to remove illegally parked vehiclesIssue parking violationsRespond to various emergencies and problems that impact traffic controlServe as informational source to the public for company activities and eventsManage and supervise part time Public Safety, and part time Public Safety Commissioned OfficersOversee Public Safety Officers on specified shifts ensuring proper attire, timeliness to work, and proper coverage of groundsAll other duties as assigned

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Must successfully pass a criminal and driving record background checkMust be at least 21 years of ageMust be able to work various shifts, including, but not limited to, nights, weekends, and holidays, as needed; 7 days a weekMust wear authorized uniformMust present excellent written and oral communication skillsMust be able to complete other mandatory training as requiredMust own your own firearm

Education and/or Experience        

High School Diploma or equivalentMinimum of three (3) years’ security or police experience preferredLaw enforcement or security-related background preferred

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Must possess a valid United States Driver’s License at time of appointment and throughout employmentMust be able to qualify with a firearm at certified firing range by certified state instructorSuitabilityA. No person may be eligible to apply or be granted a license under the provisions of this Chapter if either of the following applies:(1) He has been convicted in any jurisdiction of any crime of violence as defined by R.S. 14:2(B).(2) He has been convicted in any jurisdiction of any other felony offense within ten years prior to the date of the application or less than ten years has elapsed between the date of application and the successful completion or service of any sentence, deferred adjudication, or period of probation or parole for which a full pardon or similar relief has not been granted under the laws of the United States, the state of Louisiana, or any other state or country.B.(1) No person shall be granted a license under the provisions of this Chapter unless the applicant has demonstrated to the board that he is suitable for licensing. For purposes of this Chapter, suitability means the applicant or licensee is:(a) A person of good moral character, honesty, and integrity.(b) A person whose prior activities, arrest, or criminal record if any, reputation, habits, and associations do not pose a threat to the public interest of this state or to the effective regulation of private security companies, and do not create or enhance the dangers of unsuitable, unfair, or illegal practices, methods, and operations in the activities authorized by this Chapter and financial arrangements incidental thereto.(c) Likely to conduct business as authorized by this Chapter in complete compliance with the provisions of this Chapter.(d) Not prohibited from making application or disqualified from licensure under the provisions of Subsection A of this Section.(e) A person who does not owe the state or local governing authority of the parish or municipality in which the company is located any delinquent taxes, penalties, or interest, excluding items under formal appeal or protest as provided by law.(2) An applicant who is not disqualified from making application or licensure as a result of Subsection A of this Section shall still be required to demonstrate to the board that he otherwise meets the remaining requirements for suitability, particularly those contained in Subparagraphs (1)(a), (b), and (c) of this Subsection. Evidence of or relating to an arrest, summons, charge, or indictment of an applicant, or the dismissal thereof, shall be considered by the board even if the arrest, summons, charge, or indictment results in acquittal, deferred adjudication, probation, parole, or pardon.C. All licensees and persons required to be qualified under this Chapter shall have a continuing duty to inform the board of any action which they believe would constitute a violation of this Chapter. No person who so informs the board shall be discriminated against by an applicant or licensee because of supplying such information.D. Every person who has or controls directly or indirectly more than a five percent ownership, income, or profit interest in an entity which has or applies for a license in accordance with the provisions of this Chapter, or who receives more than five percent revenue interest in the form of a commission, finder's fee, loan repayment, or any other business expense related to the private security business, or every person who is an officer or a director of the company, or who has the ability, in the opinion of the board, to exercise a significant influence over the activities of a licensee authorized or to be authorized by this Chapter, shall meet all suitability requirements and qualifications for licensees.Acts 2006, No. 94, §1; Acts 2008, No. 213, §

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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to move around the facility; to stand for long hours during events; talk and hear. This position may require work inside or outside of the building, as needed by events.

Note

The essential responsibilities of this position are described under the headings above.  They may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons.  Also, this document in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position.

ASM Global is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, and encourages Women, Minorities, Individuals with Disabilities, and protected Veterans to apply. VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

Applicants that need reasonable accommodations to complete the application process may contact 504-587-3995.