Dynamic and results-driven professional with extensive experience in event and conservation security. Proven ability to lead teams and enhance visitor safety through effective crowd management and compliance education. Skilled in multitasking and problem-solving, with a strong background in written communication and staff support.
- Working with the Senior Specialist, Enforcement to develop monthly and seasonal work plans.
- Assist in preparing schedules and patrol priorities in the absence of the Senior Specialist, Enforcement.
- Train and maintain development of Conservation Security Officers.
- Works with Conservation Park Superintendents to support park programming during peak times.
- Providing information to visitors regarding park programs, rates, fees, and activities.
- Receiving and responding to visitor concerns, complaints.
- Responding to and addressing reports of compliance violations while working to ensure safety of visitors.
- Parking lot management and traffic control in Conservation Areas as well as crowd control and visitor flow support.
- Educate and promote compliance with the Conservation Authorities Act and Trespass to Property Act.
- Prepare documents for supervisors and court submission.
- Perform scheduled and irregular patrols of Conservation Areas by means of hiking, cycling, boating and driving.
- Written document Warning Notice issuance for guests not following rules and regulations.
- Performing Search and Rescues, on foot and by boat.
- Discussed daily work requirements with crew and assigned skills-based tasks to enable completion of work.
- Communicated effectively with upper management, team members, and customers to keep everyone informed.
- Established positive relationships with customers and colleagues through high standards of customer service.
- Reporting suspicious activities and persons to Supervisors as well as Law Enforcement.
- Acted quickly during emergency situations to reduce opportunity for damage and injury.
- Remained calm, assertive, and mindful to think critically and problem solve during stressful situations.
- Updated shift logs and produced daily reports to document security activities and specific incidents.
- Lead by example and providing ongoing coaching, training and motivation to the department's Event Security Staff.
- Ensuring the safety of fans and employees and stakeholders through effective crowd management.
- Communicate positively and professionally with all staff and fans and stakeholders.
- Utilizing a "one team" approach and ensuring departmental integrity and winning vision delivered.
- Ensuring adherence by fans and employees and stakeholders of MLSE policies and procedures.
- Ensuring timely and effective reporting and follow up on all incidents.
- Communicating with third-party contractors including, security, and Paid-Duty Police Officers.
- Maintaining an understanding of Event Security Staff Collective Bargaining Agreements in place and fostering positive employer/employee relations accordingly.
- Adhere to MLSE service standards, policies and procedures.
- Work in compliance with the provisions of the Occupational Health & Safety Act, Liquor License Act, and Trespass to Property Act.
- Following procedures and protocols towards removal of patrons from venue.
- Front of House and Back of House support, which include close protection, and escorting of VIP's and performers and professional athletes.
- Works with Conservation Park Superintendents to support park programming during peak times.
- Providing information to visitors regarding park programs, rates, fees, and activities.
- Receiving and responding to visitor concerns, complaints.
- Responding to and addressing reports of compliance violations while working to ensure safety of visitors.
- Parking lot management and traffic control in Conservation Areas as well as crowd control and visitor flow support.
- Educate and promote compliance with the Conservation Authorities Act and Trespass to Property Act.
- Prepare documents for supervisors and court submission.
- Perform scheduled and irregular patrols of Conservation Areas by means of hiking, cycling, boating and driving.
- Customer Service based, Applying and enforcement of local venue rules, local bylaws and laws.
- Greet and searching of fans and belongings upon entry, Metal detector monitoring, Handheld metal detector usage.
- Roaming venue grounds, Responding to calls for assistance or help, De-escalation as needed, Problem solving and investigating and Access control. Removal of patrons not following rules or commands.
- Report writing, Proficient in radio-communication usage.
- Front of House and Back of House support. On-Court and Court-side close protection, and escorting of VIP's and performers and professional athletes.
- Customer Service based, Applying and enforcement of local venue rules, local bylaws and laws, Greeting and searching of fans and belongings upon entry.
- Roaming venue grounds, Responding to calls for assistance or help, De-escalation as needed, Problem solving and investigating. Removal of patrons not following rules or commands.
- Access control, Report writing, proficient in radio-communication usage.
- Front of House and Back of House experience, including at times close protection of artists and dressing rooms.
Multitasking and organization
Staff support
Crew management
Task prioritization
Team collaboration
Written communication
Problem-solving
Time management
Communication & De-Escalation at Work