Security Officer - Six Flags : Job Details

Rule breakers beware with you on our Public Safety Team. You will spend the summer patrolling Six Flags Great Adventure Resort and conducting security screenings of guest, employees, and vendors while checking everything from guests' bags to employee badges. You will maintain a safe and secure environment all while securing valuable law experience and rewarding benefits.

What You Will Be Doing

• Interacting with employees, guests, and vendors providing directions and assistance.
• Protecting employees, guests, and company property.
• Enforcing resort policies.
• Controlling park access, checking vehicle permits and scanning ID badges for team members, vendors, and contractors.
• Patrolling and inspecting assigned areas of the resort for safety hazards, including fire, theft, and vandalism.
• Keeping unauthorized personnel out of restricted areas.
• Greeting and screening those entering through metal detection and checking bags for prohibited items.
• Rapidly responding to active alarms, first aid, and other emergency situations.
• Patrolling ride queue lines, removing line jumpers to ensure an efficient boarding process.
• Writing detailed reports of damage, incident logs, and security records.
• Escorting guests and team members as needed for assistance and protection.

How You Will Do It

• In a professional and ethical manner.
• With strong attention to detail.
• Remain calm in emergency situations.
• Ability to work in an environment as fast-paced as our coasters.
• Demonstrate a strong work ethic and commitment to safety.
• In compliance with the Six Flags Great Adventure Resort Handbook and Public Safety policy and procedures.

What You Will Need

• Positive attitude and a smile.
• Must be 18 years or older.
• Able to lift and/or carry moderately heavy loads.
• Physical qualifications to stand, walk, stoop, bend, and reach throughout your shift.
• Above average verbal and written communication skills.
• Must be able to read and understand English.
• Previous Law Enforcement, Public Safety, or Security related experience is preferred.
• Able to work a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Note: This job description is not intended to be all inclusive. Associates may perform other related duties as required, meeting the on-going needs of the company.

Six Flags Entertainment Corporation is North America's largest regional amusement-resort operator with 27 amusement parks, 15 water parks and nine resort properties across 17 states in the U.S., Canada and Mexico. Focused on its purpose of making people happy, Six Flags provides fun, immersive and memorable experiences to millions of guests every year with world-class coasters, themed rides, thrilling water parks, resorts and a portfolio of beloved intellectual property such as Looney Tunes®, DC Comics® and PEANUTS®.

What's in it for you?

• Free Food for Memorial Day, Fourth of July and Labor Day
• Exclusive Rides parties for all employees.
• Scholarship Opportunities
• Professional Development
• Complimentary tickets
• In-Park discounts and more!

Other Functions: All other duties assigned or necessary to support the park as a whole.  While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the requirements of the job, management reserves the right to add or remove duties when circumstances (e.g., emergencies, changes in workload, rush jobs, or technological developments) dictate.

Six Flags is an Equal Opportunity Employer and supports a Drug Free Work Place.