Security Sergeant (PT)

SeaWorld; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free park admission

Ticket discounts

Food & merch discounts

Scholarship opportunities

Exclusive employee events

Job summary

SeaWorld is seeking a security-focused leader to direct a team of security officers and oversee daily park operations to ensure safety for employees and guests. The role balances enforcement with safety, incident management, and collaboration with local authorities.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of related experience, holds a valid driver’s license, CPR/First Aid, and a Guard Card, and can manage budgets and staffing while delivering excellent customer service.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership and team supervision experience.
• Strong communication and decision-making abilities.
• Ability to manage security operations with safety considerations.

Responsibilities

• Direct personnel in establishing and maintaining park security and property protection programs.
• Directly supervise more than 36 security officers during assigned shifts.
• Establish operational procedures for guarding, patrolling, and monitoring sensitive information.
• Coordinate with management to formulate policies and park-wide programs.
• Collaborate with local law enforcement for coordinated park activities.
• Track worked hours and report labor expenses to the Director of Security.

Skills

Leadership

Security supervision

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

Associate's degree (A.A.) or equivalent

Job description

At SeaWorld, we're passionate about caring for animals. In fact, we've already rescued over 40,000 animals (and counting!). And we can save you from being stuck in just another job. Join us 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. Join us and play an important part on our incredible team!

What you get to do:

This role will lead the Security Team through daily operation of the Park on both Operating and Non-Operating hours to ensure a safe atmosphere for our employees and guests. This position will balance Security/Law Enforcement practices with that of Safety including Medical Response procedures, Fire Prevention, and Incident Management. You will:

• Direct personnel involved in establishing and maintaining park security and property protection programs.
• Directly supervise more than 36 security officers during an assigned shift in the Security Department.
• Enthusiastically represents SeaWorld by displaying a positive attitude, high level of energy and commitment to quality throughout all aspects of the job.
• Establish operational procedures for activities such as guarding and patrolling physical property, orienting and monitoring of personnel involved with classified information, and investigation of accidents and criminal acts.
• Confer with representatives of management to formulate policies, determine need for programs, and coordinate programs with park activities.
• Confer with representatives of local government to ensure cooperation and coordination of park activities with law enforcement agencies.
• Track worked hours and reports labor expenses to Director of Security, and oversees area budget.
• Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organizations' policies and applicable laws including interviewing, hiring and training team members; planning, assigning and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining team members; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
• Ensure excellent customer service by responding to customer requirements, expectations, and needs.
• Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: training team members, planning, assigning, and directing work; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
• Other duties as assigned.

What it takes to succeed:

• At least 18 years of age.
• Have and maintain a valid driver's license. Out of state residents, students, active military and their dependents must have a valid driver's license and provide a copy of the DMV report from their state of residency.
• C.P.R., First Aid, and Guard Card certifications.
• A minimum of 3 to 5 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Able to obtain a Firearms permit.
• Strong written/verbal communication skills.
• Able to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced work environment.
• Able to stand and/or walk for prolonged periods of time.
• Able to lift and/or move up to 50 lbs. with/without accommodations.
• Associate's degree (A.A.) or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school preferred.
• Resume required.

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

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