Public Safety - In-Park Officer - $19/HR

Responsibilities

• Consistent attendance and adherence to the posted schedule is a job requirement.
• Attend required Human Resources training, Security department training, and Security in-service training.
• Maintain Park/ Security Department grooming and appearance standards in accordance with policies.
• Interact with guests, team members, and Park management on a daily basis.
• Work with a diverse team and cooperate with all team members and Park management.
• Communicate effectively with guests, team members and Park management – in person, by phone, and by portable radio.
• Address and resolve guest violations of Park policy according to department policy.
• Work patrol positions designed to respond to security-related incidents, emergencies, and calls for assistance:
• Work fixed positions designed to monitor guest and team member entry/exit:
• Work fixed positions designed to monitor ride queues:
• Complete departmental reports and/or required paperwork according to department policy.
• Work fixed positions designed to validate entry to guest parking lot.
• Operate hand-held electronic device to scan passes for parking.
• Operate touch-screen point of sale (POS) system for credit/debit card transactions.
• Maintain and control access to preferred/membership parking area.
• Absorb and assist with cleaning as needed or directed.
• Maintain all job duties and responsibilities in outdoor weather conditions – regularly exposed to direct sunlight, wet/humid conditions, extreme cold, and extreme heat for extended periods of time.
• Maintain all job duties and responsibilities independently with minimal direct supervision.

Qualifications

• 18 years of age or older.
• Applicants must possess a valid Driver’s License.
• Applicants enrolled in an associates or bachelor’s level criminal justice or related program and/or have previous experience at a private security job are preferred.
• Must be able to work varied shifts including days, nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Must be able to stand and/or walk up to 8 hours at a time and as many as 12 hours a day.
• Must have strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Must be able to speak, understand, read, and write in English language.
• Must be comfortable using and communicating via phone and portable radio.
• Must be able to listen/monitor radio communication by earpiece while simultaneously communicating to guests and team members in their presence.
• Must be comfortable using a computer.
• Must be able to work around a metal detector and complete guest and team member screening according to department policy.
• Must be capable of working in outdoor weather conditions – regularly exposed to direct sunlight, wet/humid conditions, extreme cold, and extreme heat for extended periods of time.
• Must have reliable transportation to and from the Park.
• Must be flexible to change as job position may change daily.
• Flexible work schedule includes working at night, on weekends, and during holidays between Memorial Day to Labor Day.
• Must possess strong work ethic, the ability to multi-task, and be able to handle moderate levels of stress.
• Must be professional, self-motivated, the ability to multi-task and have an enthusiastic attitude.
• Must have strong teamwork skills and the ability to work with others.