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Security Access Associate and Security Officer

Knott's Berry Farm
Buena Park, CA Part Time
POSTED ON 11/25/2025 CLOSED ON 12/30/2025

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Security Access Associate and Security Officer position at Knott's Berry Farm?

Overview:
$19.15 - $20.59 / hour

Security Access Associate:
This position is responsible for staffing ride queue lines, associate entrance booth positions, or our entrance gates for the park. A large part of the job is monitoring the entrance and exit of guests and associates by checking identification, performing bag checks and metal detection screenings. Guest service is a high priority for this job as the job requires constantly interacting with guests and associates alike.

Security Officer:
This position is responsible for enforcing California State law and Cedar Fair policies. This may be done while being positioned at a booth, working a foot patrol inside the park, or patrolling in a motor vehicle in the parking lots. An employee in this position may be required to document incidents in a report or testify in court. Guest Service is a high priority in this position.

*Valid Guard Card is required*

Are you looking for a fun and rewarding job? Interested in meeting people from all over and gaining skills that will last a lifetime? Then Knott’s Berry Farm is the place for you!

Working at Knott’s Berry Farm, you will have access to these amazing perks:

  • Complimentary admission to Knott’s Berry Farm and all Cedar Fair parks
  • Earn complimentary tickets for your friends and family
  • Discounts at stores
  • Discounts on food
  • Special events for associates only
  • Building lifelong friendships
  • Resume building skills
  • Flexible schedule
  • Employee recognition programs

Responsibilities:
  • Ability to interact and remain calm with guests or associates in a all types of situations.
  • Ability to recognize when additional assistance or direction is required and to seek that assistance or direction.
  • Ability to work in an environment with exposure to potentially hostile situations.
  • Monitor alcohol consumption and containment at catering events.
  • Perform crowd control duties during concerts/special events.
  • Follow Instructions of department/ company policies and procedures.

Qualifications:
  • Must be at least 18 years of age.
  • High school graduate or equivalent.
  • Ability to pass a background check, if 18 years of age or older, which may include, but is not limited to, credit, criminal, DMV, previous employment, education and personal references, per Company policy, unless prohibited by federal, state, or provincial law.
  • Ability to work nights, weekends and holiday periods to meet business needs.

Salary : $19 - $21

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