Raging Waters Los Angeles - Security Lead

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:

 

Raging Waters Los Angeles - Security Lead

Roles & Responsibilities:

 

Security Leads are responsible for overseeing break rotations, patrolling, and documentation. They also oversee a team of security guards and/or any other related and assigned departments (e.g. parking lot attendants) and provide consistent check-ins and incentives.

Raging Waters Los Angeles is a subsidiary of Palace Entertainment, a leading leisure park operator in the United States overseeing more than 25 entertainment venues, hotels, and educational venues across 10 different states.

Seasonal Position: Security Lead

The pay rate for this position is $19.00/hour

Roles & Responsibilities:

Supervisory Duties:

· Assist with the daily supervision of the Security team and any other assigned departments

· Lead by example, attitude, and as a representation of Raging Waters Los Angeles core values

· Act as an approachable mentor and coach to all assigned team members

· Become knowledgeable of performing the essential duties of all security positions and backfill these positions when needed

· Participate in new-hire orientation and training activities for all assigned employees

· Ensure that all required meal and other breaks are being given in accordance with California law

· Ensure daily sign-in sheets are completed and submitted each day

· Assist with team scheduling and timekeeping activities

Departmental Duties:

· Secure premises and personnel by patrolling property

· Inspect buildings, equipment, and access points

· Perform access control and personal property inspections at park entrance and exits, when needed

· Prevents losses and damage by reporting irregularities

· Patrol Park grounds and parking lots

· Assist the attendants with traffic duties as needed

· Enforce the parking lot rules and regulations

· Be vigilant and proactively identify potential security risks and threats.

· Assist with timekeeping for other hourly security team members

· Respond to routine and emergency calls throughout the park property.

· Enforce the Park rules and regulations

· All other duties assigned by leadership

Education and Experience:

· High School diploma, GED, or equivalent; Equivalent work experience will also be considered

· College degree in Criminal Justice or related discipline desired; Equivalent work experience will be considered

· 2+ year of previous security, criminal justice, or related experience highly desired

· California Security Identification Card preferred but not required.

Language: Ability to read, write, and speak fluent English; Spanish or other bilingual language skills are a plus.

Requirements:

· Must be at least 18 years of age to comply with California Child Labor Laws

· Ability to work flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays

· Must be able to work third shift (overnight) if the park security operates on a 24-hour schedule

· Must have reliable transportation to and from your scheduled shift

· Must possess a valid driver’s license and a good driving record

· Ability to safely and efficiently operate motorized vehicles and equipment

· Ability to comprehend and carry out verbal and written instructions

· Ability to apply knowledge of security methods, procedures, interviewing, listening, and note-taking techniques for specific situations

· Ability to deal fairly, objectively, and courteously with the public without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, or political beliefs

· Ability to analyze people and/or situations quickly and calmly and take appropriate actions in a qu