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Water Country Security Agent
Apply locations Water Country, 2300 Lafayette Road, Portsmouth, NH 03801, United States of America posted on Posted 2 Days Ago job requisition id JR105287
Palace Entertainment is a leading leisure park operator in the United States and Australia overseeing more than 25 entertainment venues, hotels and educational venues across 11 different states.
Palace Entertainment owns and operates some of the country’s largest and most prestigious venues including: National Historic Landmark, Kennywood Park, America’s Oldest Amusement Park, Lake Compounce, the world’s first ever Cartoon Network Hotel, Best Family Theme Park Dutch Wonderland and a variety of other family-friendly parks and campgrounds throughout the United States.
Palace Entertainment is a subsidiary of Parques Reunidos, one of the leading global operators, with more than 60 different assets (theme parks, zoos and marine parks, water parks and other attractions), spread out over various countries across Europe, North America, the Middle East and Australia.
We are currently looking for a:
Water Country Security Agent
Roles & Responsibilities:
Security Agents are responsible for maintaining a safe environment for guests and employees. The perfect candidate should have an eye for detail, a knack for problem-solving, and an ability to remain calm in stressful situations.
Job Duties & Responsibilities:
1. Enforce all Park rules and regulations
2. Monitor Park assets with intent to ensure the safety of all our guests and employees
3. Maintain constant vigilance while the park is operating to identify any potential issues or safety concerns; communicate any potential issues to other departments and/or leadership in a timely manner
4. Conduct bag checks to prevent prohibited items from entering the park
5. Maintain compliance with company and industry best practices, policies, and procedures to create a safe environment for colleagues and guests
6. Monitor guest safety and communicate conflicts to supervisors on duty
7. Take control of emergency and intense situations while remaining calm
8. Professionally manage crowd control during emergency situations
9. Continuously monitor guest behaviors and attempt to curtail any potential situations before they escalate further
10. Exercise clear and concise communications with all park departments
11. Assist in safety prevention efforts, including responding to all safety calls, fire alarms, and emergencies.
12. Utilized electronic card access, closed circuit television, and other audio/visual monitoring systems, monitors and supervises the response to all reports of irregular conditions, including the unauthorized entry of persons or vehicles to protected buildings and areas, breaches of perimeter security or any other suspicious activities occurring on the property.
13. All other duties as assigned by leadership
Education and Experience:
1. High School diploma, GED, or equivalent; Equivalent work experience will also be considered
2. 1+ year of previous security or related experience highly desired
Language: Ability to read, write, and speak fluent English; Spanish or other bilingual language skills are a plus.
Requirements:
1. Must be at least 18 years of age
2. Ability to work flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays
3. Must have reliable transportation to and from your scheduled shift
4. Must possess a valid driver’s license
5. Ability to safely and efficiently operate motorized vehicles and equipment
6. Ability to comprehend and carry out verbal and written instructions
7. Ability to apply knowledge of security methods, procedures, interviewing, listening, and note-taking techniques for specific situations
8. Ability to deal fairly, objectively, and courteously with the public without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, or political beliefs
9. Ability to analyze people and/or situations quickly and calmly and take appropriate actions in a quick and effective manner
10. Ability to operate a variety of electronic equipment, such as cameras, radios, personal computers, or other communication devices
11. Ability to professionally and calmly deal with stressful and/or tense situations
12. Ability to collaborate with other team members, external first responders, and emergency personnel during emergency situations
13. Must possess exceptional customer service skills, with an ability to resolve questions, problems, issues, and concerns in a positive and professional manner
Physical Requirements:
1. Ability to stand, walk, and remain on feet for majority of the workday
2. Ability to occasionally stoop, twist, kneel, bend, squat, or reach above shoulders
3. Ability to walk, stand, or run on uphill, downhill, or uneven surfaces.
4. Ability to remain sedentary for extended periods of time, while using a computer/camera equipment
5. Ability to carry, push, pull, lift, and hold objects weighing 30 pounds or more
6. Must have good visual acuity, night vision, and peripheral vision.
7. Ability to see details of objects that are more than a few feet away
Working Conditions:
1. This role will be based in both an office setting as well as frequent exposure to all other indoor and outdoor park environments
2. Frequent exposure to the variable outside temperatures, including high heat, cold, direct sun, humidity, dust, rain, and other weather conditions
3. Subject to constant repetitive motion, high noise levels, flashing lights, and heavily populated environments
4. Subject to frequent interruptions and requests that may require reprioritization of activities
Team member benefits:
Working at Water Country is about making people happy! It’s about being independent and having fun, making new friends and earning extra money while doing so. As a Water Country employee, you can be the smiling face that makes a great first impression for incoming guests, a lifeguard who soaks up the sun while keeping guests safe, or a maintenance technician that keeps guests coming back for more thrills! There are many exciting seasonal job opportunities available to take your summer job to new heights!
Palace Perks & Benefits:
1. Flexible schedule
2. Ability to cross-train and learn unique skills across various departments
3. Free admission to Water Country and all Palace Entertainment parks on your days off
4. Invitations to exclusive company-sponsored employee events throughout the season
We’ve got great jobs for people just starting out in the workforce, looking for a second job or staying active after retirement. If you want a fun, flexible job with an innovative company, look no further than Water Country. Apply today!
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