Security Officer Job at Six Flags New England, Agawam, MA

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  • Six Flags New England
  • Agawam, MA

Job Description

Rule breakers better watch out when you’re on our Public Safety team. You’ll spend the summer patrolling parking lots and controlling metal detectors, checking everything from guests’ bags to employee badges. You’ll protect our people and our property – all while securing valuable law experience and rewarding benefits. 

As a member of the Security Team at the Thrill Capital of New England…

What You Will Be Doing:

  • Interact with guests providing directions and assistance
  • Protect employees, guests, and company property
  • Enforce park policies
  • Control park access, checking vehicle permits and scanning ID badges for team members, vendors, and contractors
  • Patrol and inspect assigned areas of the park
  • Keep unauthorized personnel out of restricted areas
  • Greet and screen entering through metal detection and check their bags for prohibited items
  • Rapidly respond to active alarms, first aid, and other emergency situations
  • Monitor all areas for safety hazards, including fire, theft, and vandalism
  • Maintain ride queue lines, sending line jumpers to the back to ensure an efficient boarding process
  • Write detailed reports of damage, incident logs, and security records
  • Apprehend violators, including on-foot pursuits when necessary
  • Escort guests and team members as needed for assistance and protection

 

How You Will Do It:

  • Ability to work in an environment as fast-paced as our coasters 
  • Demonstrate a strong work ethic and commitment to safety
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Enforce all park policies and procedures
  • Cautious and reliable
  • Remain calm in emergency situations

 

What You Will Get:

  • Free admission to any Six Flags park for you & a friend
  • Complimentary day tickets and season passes for friends and family 
  • Scholarship Opportunities 
  • Exclusive employee events like ride nights and luaus 
  • Discounts on various products and services through our Perks at Work program 

  • The experience of working in a fast paced and diverse environment 

 

What You Will Need:

  • Must be 16 years or older
  • Able to lift, carry, and balance heavy loads
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Able to read, speak, write, and understand the English language
  • Able to meet the physical demands of the job, with or without reasonable accommodations, including walking long distances, standing for long periods of time, lifting, working at heights, etc. 
  • Able to work a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays

 

Note:  This job description is not intended to be all inclusive. Team Members may perform other related duties as required, meeting the on-going needs of the company.

Six Flags Entertainment Corporation is the world’s largest regional theme park company with 26 parks across the United States, Mexico and Canada. For more than 58 years, Six Flags has entertained millions of families with world-class coasters, themed rides, thrilling water parks and unique attractions. With a culture built on safety, service, fun and friendliness, integrity, innovation, and results orientation, our mission at Six Flags New England is to create fun and thrills for all ages.

 

If you are able to answer "YES" to all of the following questions, please continue the application process by clicking "Apply" 

  1. Can you provide legal documentation establishing your identity and eligibility to be legally employed in the United States? 
  2. Are you able to perform the essential functions of the job for which you are applying with or without reasonable accommodation? 
  3. Within the last 90 days, can you state that you have not used illegal or social drugs (excluding marijuana), such as MDMA (Molly), cocaine and crystal methamphetamine? 
  4. I am willing to agree that future text messages relating to Six Flags, Inc., including company news, job posting application status updates, and other information, may be sent on behalf of Six Flags, Inc. to the cell phone number I provide. 

 

FACTORS

SUBSTANTIATING DATA

 

 

 

 

EXPERIENCE

No previous experience required

COMPLEXITY OF DUTIES

  • Must possess above average communication skills
  • Must react well in stressful and emergency situations
  • Must be able to intervene in difficult situations without furthering or escalating the situation
  • Must be able to respond in a professional and courteous manner, regardless of situation
  • Must be able to work in a fast paced environment

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Under the general supervision of Security Leadership

ERRORS/SAFETY

Errors in performance, mismanaged paperwork, or failure to adhere to and enforce Operations policies as stated in any Standard Operating Procedures Manual may result in injuries or fatalities to yourself or others.

CONTACT WITH OTHERS

Direct and continuous interaction with Guests, Team Members, Leads, and Supervisors throughout the entire park. Must be professional, courteous and calm in all situations.

CONFIDENTIAL DATA

Limited access to confidential information such as reports, phone listings, etc. Limited exposure to confidential data.

MENTAL OR VISUAL DEMAND

Requires normal visual and mental demand.

PHYSICAL DEMAND

  • Requires continuous standing, some lifting, and walking, bending, eye/hand coordination, near vision, hearing, and speech
  • Requires frequent kneeling, manual dexterity, gross motor skills, and color definition
  • Requires using telephone, radios, and computer equipment
  • Strong physical mobility--the ability to move easily in different work stations, hand and arm movement and utilizes safe lifting and carrying techniques
  • Must be able to stand/walk for up to 6 hours at a times and as many as 14 hours a day
  • Must be able to walk up to 5 miles per day over various surfaces
  • Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs consistently with a maximum of 80 lbs
  • Must be able to lift up to 200 lbs with assistance
  • Must be able to lift and carry up to an 80 lb load over 25 feet
  • Must be able to push/pull 150 lbs over 50 feet over various surfaces
  • May be required to be able to ride a bike up to 25 miles per day over various surfaces

WORKING CONDITIONS

  • Continuously works outside and closely with others
  • Must be able to function in all weather conditions for long periods of time

 

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