Security Patrol - 1st Shift

Hershey Entertainment & Resorts Company; Hershey (PA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free park admission

Free parking

Discounts on food & shopping

Job summary

Hershey Entertainment & Resorts Company is seeking a Part-Time Security Patrol to maintain a safe and friendly environment across Hersheypark Entertainment Complex venues, including Hersheypark, GIANT Center, Hersheypark Stadium, ZooAmerica, and Hershey Theatre.

Your duties include patrolling buildings and grounds, managing incident responses, and coordinating with various departments to ensure smooth operations.

Qualifications

• Criminal justice/safety/security-related training and experience preferred.
• Must be friendly, upbeat, and work well with other team members and interact with guests.
• Must be able to work independently and be self-motivated to perform all aspects of the job at all times.
• Must be detail-oriented with clear verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide a safe and friendly atmosphere to guests and team members
• Establish and maintain a good working relationship with other departments and support teams
• Provide security for transporting money and financial documents
• Manage deployment of security personnel and equipment to provide effective and efficient operations during incidents
• Assess, investigate, resolve, and contain situations while taking appropriate actions based on company policy and procedures, as well as training
• Provide high-visibility patrols of buildings and grounds
• Control vehicle/pedestrian traffic when necessary
• Monitor guest behavior for compliance with event and venue policies
• Monitor crowd behavior and movement and take proactive measures to mitigate risk
• Communicate regularly with Security Management regarding training and operational issues including team member or guest concerns, losses, and unusual situations
• Create timely, thorough, and accurate incident reports through the incident documentation process
• Consistently practice safe work habits including, but not limited to, use of personal protective equipment, lifting, and reporting of unsafe situations

Skills

Criminal justice training

Security experience

Customer interaction

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Job description

Join the team at the Hersheypark Entertainment Complex, an award-winning property featuring Hersheypark amusement park, GIANT Center arena, Hersheypark Stadium, ZooAmerica North American Wildlife Park, and Hershey Theatre. Thrilling roller coasters, action-packed Hershey Bears hockey games, thrilling live entertainment, and one-of-a-kind events are a day in the life of our team members.

Security Patrol is responsible for maintaining the safety and security of Hershey Entertainment & Resorts (HE&R), its properties, its assets, its guests, and team members across all of HE&R’s venues, both on and off the Hersheypark Entertainment Complex. Additionally, Security Patrol conducts regular patrols and safety checks of HE&R venues, as well as responds to alarms, emergency calls, or other calls for assistance.

As a Part-Time Team Member, you will enjoy sweet perks like FREE admission and parking to Hersheypark, discounts on food & shopping, and more as soon as you receive your Employee ID!

Job Functions:

Provide a safe and friendly atmosphere to guests and team members

Establish and maintain a good working relationship with other departments and support teams

Provide security for transporting money and financial documents

Manage deployment of security personnel and equipment to provide effective and efficient operations during incidents

Assess, investigate, resolve, and contain situations while taking appropriate actions based on company policy and procedures, as well as training

Provide high-visibility patrols of buildings and grounds

Control vehicle/pedestrian traffic when necessary

Monitor guest behavior for compliance with event and venue policies

Monitor crowd behavior and movement and take proactive measures to mitigate risk

Communicate regularly with Security Management regarding training and operational issues including team member or guest concerns, losses, and unusual situations

Create timely, thorough, and accurate incident reports through the incident documentation process

Consistently practice safe work habits including, but not limited to, use of personal protective equipment, lifting, and reporting of unsafe situations

Basic Qualifications:

Must be at least 18 years of age on the date of applying

Must possess a valid driver's license

Minimum of at least three (3) years of experience working in the Safety & Security Department (professional experience may be considered in lieu of departmental experience)

• Post-employment: Must obtain RAMP Certification

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Criminal justice/safety/security-related training and experience preferred

Must be friendly, upbeat, and work well with other team members and be able to interact with guests

Must be able to work independently and be self-motivated to perform all aspects of the job at all times

Must be detail-oriented and have clear verbal and written communication skills

Must have the ability to effectively communicate verbally, including delivering safety instructions/directions, verbal cues, and speaking clearly into microphones and radios

Must be able to successfully complete all legal, company, and department training requirements

Must have the ability to remain alert and vigilant at all times

Must have the ability to handle stressful working conditions, emergencies, and accept a high degree of accountability

Must be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment

Must have the ability to safeguard confidential information

Must be proficient in the use of Microsoft Office and Google Workspace applications, including Excel and Word

Must display a positive attitude, an eagerness to learn, and professional image in compliance with Hershey Entertainment & Resorts guidelines

Job Demands:

Must be able to work a flexible schedule including weekends and holidays - Team members must work a minimum of eight (8) hours every two pay periods in order to stay an active employee

Employees are subject to a variety of weather conditions, including but not limited to: extreme heat, sun exposure, cold, and inclement weather.

Physical requirements would include ability to stand and walk unassisted (for up to eight hours at a time), bend at the waist and knees and have repeated manual dexterity, the ability to raise the leg 37 inches, the ability to push, pull, and reach above shoulder level, and lifting up to fifty (50) pounds without assistance

Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Hershey Entertainment and Resorts is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.