What are the responsibilities and job description for the Security Officer position at Delaware North at Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex?
Compensation: $17.91 per hour
The opportunity
Delaware North Parks and Resorts is hiring full-time and part-time Security Officers to join our team at Kennedy Space Center in Merritt Island, Florida. As a Security Officer, you will maintain a safe and secure environment for our guests and team members. If you want to join a team that supports each other, works with purpose, and grows together, apply now.
Pay
$17.91 – $17.91 / hour
Information on our comprehensive benefits package can be found at https://careers.delawarenorth.com/whatweoffer.
What we offer
Embark on an extraordinary journey with a job at Kennedy Space Center, where every day allows you to share the excitement of space exploration with our guests.
- Health, dental, and vision insurance*
- 401 (k) with company match*
- Paid vacation days and holidays*
- Paid parental bonding leave*
- Tuition or professional certification reimbursement*
- Weekly pay
- 12 complimentary tickets and 4 parking passes per year to share with friends and family
- Attraction share program with 5 visits per year, with up to 3 guests at discounted rates to popular Florida attractions
- Rewards and recognition program with cool gifts and merchandise
- Training and development with opportunities for internal mobility and growth, including the chance to work at our other locations nationwide
*Available for eligible team members, part-time team members must earn eligibility
What will you do?
- Control the various entry/exit locations throughout the DNPS controlled areas.
- Operate a walk-through metal detector, handheld metal detector and conduct hand searches of carry bags.
- Only allow authorized guests / crew-members through the control points and direct them to appropriate locations.
- Control pedestrian and vehicle traffic /check decals as needed.
- Report all violations to the Security Supervisor or Security Management immediately.
- Operate company vehicle at the Visitor Complex property or operations.
- Foot patrol of all areas of the Visitor Complex property or operations.
- Respond to any incidents as needed, complete an investigation, collect witness statements, and follow up with a written report.
More about you
- A current Florida Security D license required.
- Qualify for and receive a One NASA PIV Badge within 90 days of employment.
- Pass a background and security investigation, including a criminal records check.
- Possess a valid State of Florida Motor Vehicle Driver’s License (Class E or higher).
- Maintain a driving record acceptable by company motor vehicle insurance carrier standards.
- Demonstrates skill in dealing with guest complaints, using active listening skills to control difficult situations and maintain customer goodwill.
- Ability to work in fast-paced environment and available to work weekends, holidays, and special events.
- Have a general knowledge of two-way radio usage and associated codes.
- Be able to hear and respond to the spoken voice and to audible alarms generated by screening equipment in an active checkpoint environment.
- Be able efficiently and thoroughly to manipulate and handle baggage, containers, and other objects subject to security processing.
- Have sufficient dexterity and capability to thoroughly conduct hand-held metal detector and pat down search procedures over an individual’s entire body.
Physical requirements
- Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
- Must be able to drag 150 lbs. at least 50 feet.
- Must be able to walk to/from post and respond to call for service on foot in various outdoor climates.
- Must be able to pass a pre-employment and/or periodic physical examination confirming the ability to complete the essential functions of the job with/without reasonable accommodation.
- Requires the ability to see, hear, walk, run, sit, squat, bend, reach and grasp objects throughout the shift in all weather conditions.
Shift details
Days
Overnight
Holidays
Weekends
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