Security Officer

SeaWorld; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free park admission

Discounts on park tickets

Scholarship opportunities

Exclusive employee events

Job summary

SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment seeks a Security Officer for Sesame Place to protect guests and assets while ensuring a safe, enjoyable environment. You will support park operations, respond to incidents, and work closely with a dedicated security team.

Ideal candidates have at least 1 year in security or related fields, good communication, and flexibility to work varied shifts across days, nights, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

• Customer service mindset and guest-focused attitude.
• Strong multi-tasking and time management skills.
• Excellent communication abilities in person and by phone.
• Active listener with ability to anticipate guests’ needs.
• Commitment to promoting a safe and secure environment.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate park-wide communication via radio, phone, and email.
• Monitor weather to ensure safe operation of rides and attractions.
• Maintain records and logs for timely information access.
• Monitor video surveillance to protect guests and enforce park policy.
• Perform park patrols on foot and in patrol vehicles.
• Provide guests, employees, and vendors a safe, secure environment.
• Respond to emergencies and provide aid as needed.
• Complete incident reports and duties assigned by management.

Skills

Customer service

Multi-tasking

Communication

Active listening

Safety awareness

Flexibility

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Join us at Sesame Place and help bring joy, excitement, and lasting memories to people from around the world. We’re seeking enthusiastic, dedicated, and hard-working individuals to become our Ambassadors. Come and play an important part on our incredible team today!

What you get to do:

As a Security Officer, you will serve as an integral part of the security team completing on the job trainings, operating the Dispatch and Communications Center, and responding to calls for Security to de-escalate and resolve issues involving guests, employees, and the public. You will also gain experience managing a Dispatch/Communications center and responding to disturbances in need of Security and Law Enforcement response. You will:

• Facilitate all park-wide communication via radio, phone, and email
• Monitor weather throughout the day to ensure safe operation for all rides and attractions
• Maintain records and logs to ensure important and timely information is accessible
• Monitor video camera surveillance to ensure guest safety & enforce park policy
• Maintain and enforce safety standards
• Monitor Security checkpoints and posts – inspecting all bags and persons accessing or leaving the property
• Complete routine patrols of the park and surrounding properties on foot and in patrol vehicles
• Provide guests, employees, and vendors with safe and secure environment
• Work independently or within in a team to provide a consistent message and security presence
• Respond and provide aid for Emergency situations
• Complete incident reports
• Complete assigned tasks from management as needed

What it takes to succeed:

• A passion for customer service
• Excellent multi-tasking and time management skills
• Outstanding communication abilities
• Active listener with the ability to anticipate guests’ needs
• Ability to promote and ensure a safe and secure environment
• Flexibility to perform varied duties

What else is important:

• At least 18 years of age
• Must have a valid driver’s license
• Minimum 1 year Security, Law Enforcement, or comparable experience
• High school diploma or GED equivalent
• Experience in completing incident reports
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite with high aptitude for computer software systems
• Must be able to act responsibly with a high attention to safety
• Must be able to lift, push, pull and/or carry up to 50 lbs
• Position engages in extensive walking and standing throughout entire work shift
• Perform the following physical activities: kneeling, squatting, bend floor-to waist/waist-to-overhead, reach overhead, simple grasp and fine hand manipulation tasks (use of tools/keyboard/writing)
• Perform cleaning duties; including use of cleaning chemicals
• Must be willing to comply with all SEA grooming guidelines and employment standards
• Must be able to work indoors and outdoors, in varying weather, to include extreme heat (both in and out of costume)
• Must provide flexible, consistent availability (including nights, weekends and holidays) and adhere to our Holiday and Availability agreement.
• Must be available to work shift rotations including: 7:00AM-3:30PM, 3:00 PM-11:30PM, and 11:00PM-7:30AM
• Consistently practice safe work habits including the use of Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) and reporting unsafe situations
• Ability to successfully complete all legal, company and department training requirements within established timelines

The perks of the position: Ambassadors will enjoy a fun, fast-paced environment, and great teammates, as well as:

• FREE park admission
• Discounts on park admission tickets and passes for family and friends
• Park discounts on food, merchandise, etc.
• Scholarship opportunities
• Exclusive employee events and giveaways

EEO Employer:

SEAWORLD PARKS & ENTERTAINMENT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. ALL APPLICANTS WILL BE CONSIDERED WITHOUT REGARD TO AGE, RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, GENDER, NATIONAL ORIGIN, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, GENDER IDENTITY OR EXPRESSION, DISABILITY OR COVERED VETERAN STATUS.