Camp Security Guard - Camp Heart O' Hills

Salvation Army; Oklahoma; On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Camp Security Guard for a seasonal role at a summer camp. This position is vital for ensuring the safety and well-being of campers and staff, requiring a proactive approach to monitoring facilities and enforcing safety protocols. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills, the ability to respond effectively to emergencies, and a commitment to maintaining a secure environment. Join a team that values safety and community, and make a positive impact this summer while working in a dynamic camp setting.

Qualifications

• Experience in security or social services preferred.
• Ability to enforce safety regulations and manage behavior.

Responsibilities

• Monitor camp facilities to ensure safety and compliance.
• Conduct security checks and maintain a security log.
• Respond to emergencies and assist campers as needed.

Skills

Knowledge of security practices

Ability to influence behavior

Emergency response skills

Communication skills

Behavior observation

Physical endurance

Education

Six months experience in security or social service

Equivalent training and experience

Tools

Security equipment

Job description

Camp Security Guard - Camp Heart O' Hills

AOK - Welling, OK 23122 E Salvation Road 74471, WELLING, Oklahoma, United States of America

Job Description

Posted Wednesday, March 5, 2025 at 5:00 AM | Expires Wednesday, June 11, 2025 at 4:59 AM

THE SALVATION ARMY JOB DESCRIPTION – Camp Security Guard (Seasonal)

Job Summary

Monitors and ensures the safety and well-being of camp facilities and buildings to ensure compliance with housing rules and policies and to protect the safety of camp staff and children.

Essential Functions:

1. Ensures buildings are unlocked in the morning for camp activities.
2. Ensures all staff and campers are in their quarters by curfew and remain in their personal living quarters throughout the night.
3. Secures and locks all buildings after curfew.
4. Monitors camp facilities throughout the night.
5. Maintains the security of all sleeping areas and buildings by conducting security checks throughout the night.
6. Keeps a security log of all incidents to be turned into the Camp Director each morning and brings to the Camp Director's attention any incidents that need immediate attention.
7. Serves as a transport person for emergency trips.
8. Keeps personal living quarters neat, clean, and ready for inspection.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

1. Knowledge of security practices and procedures.
2. Ability to influence and control human behavior and enforce security rules and guidelines.
3. Ability to respond to emergencies in a calm and effective manner.
4. Ability to communicate and work with groups participating (age and skill levels) and provide necessary instruction to campers and staff.
5. Ability to observe camper and staff behavior, assess its appropriateness, enforce appropriate safety regulations and emergency procedures, and apply appropriate behavior-management techniques.
6. Visual and auditory ability to identify and respond to environmental and other hazards related to the activity.
7. Ability to meet attendance requirements.
8. Physical ability to respond appropriately to situations requiring first aid; must be able to assist campers in an emergency (fire, evacuation, illness, or injury) and possess strength and endurance required to maintain constant supervision of campers.

Education and Experience:

Six months experience working with the public with experience in a security or social service environment preferred OR any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Licenses and Certifications:

Valid and Current State Driver’s License

CPR and First Aid Certification

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

Some physical requirements of the Camp Security position could be endurance including climbing, standing, some bending, stooping, and stretching. Eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity to manipulate security equipment and activities are required. Requires normal range of hearing and eyesight to record, prepare, and communicate appropriate camper activities/programs and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs. Have a willingness to live in a camp setting and work irregular hours delivering a program in the facility available.

Additional Information:

Camp Staff Orientation will be held 6/9/2025 – 6/15/2025 and participation is required.

The 2025 Summer Camp program will be held 6/16/2025-7/19/2025. If you are unable to work the entire program session, please let us know on your application.

All employees recognize that The Salvation Army is a church and agree that they will do nothing as an employee of The Salvation Army to undermine its religious mission.

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