What are the responsibilities and job description for the Camp Security Specialist position at The Salvation Army of Memphis & the Mid-South?
Job Description
Posted Wednesday, September 3, 2025 at 4:00 AM
Location: Burkesville, KY
About this opportunity: (Seasonal)
Monitors and ensures the safety and well-being of camp facilities and buildings to ensure compliance with housing rules and policies and to protect the safety of camp staff and children.
Key Responsibilities
Ensures buildings are unlocked in the morning for camp activities.
Ensures all staff and campers are in their quarters by curfew and remain in their personal living quarters throughout the night.
Secures and locks all buildings after curfew.
Monitors camp facilities throughout the night.
Maintains the security of all sleeping areas and buildings by conducting security checks throughout the night.
Keeps security log of all incidents. Log to be turned into Camp Director each morning and bring to the Camp Directors attention of any incidents that need immediate attention.
Serves as a transport person for emergency trips.
Keeps personal living quarters neat, clean and ready for inspection.
Performs other duties as assigned.
What We Are Looking For In You
- Six months experience working with the public with experience work in a security or social service environment preferred,
or
any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
- Valid and Current Driver's License
Physical Requirements And Working Conditions
Some physical requirements of the Camp Security position could be endurance including climbing, standing, some bending, stooping, and stretching. Eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity to manipulate security equipment and activities are required. Requires normal range of hearing and eyesight to record, prepare, and communicate appropriate camper activities/programs and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs. Have a willingness to live in a camp setting and work irregular hours delivering a program in the facility available.
Why work for us?
The Salvation Army offers a broad range of career opportunities, particularly targeted toward those motivated by our mission, to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.
The Salvation Army strives to do the "Most Good" for its employees by offering a greater sense of purpose in the work performed, by training and mentoring employees and by offering competitive compensation and benefit plans. Whether employed as a truck driver, administrative support team member or the director of a program, our employees understand at the core of their work is the opportunity to be an integral part of an organization that is
Doing the Most Good.
Five values at the heart of everything we do…We are…
- Passionate
- Compassionate
- Uplifting
- Brave
- Trustworthy
Additional Information
All employees recognize The Salvation Army is a church and agree they will do nothing as an employee of The Salvation Army to undermine its religious mission.
To apply, click on the "Apply Now" icon at the bottom of this posting.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled
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We appreciate your interest in employment opportunities with The Salvation Army
Job Details
Job Family KT-EXEMPT
Job Function Camp
Pay Type Salary
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1881 Salvation Army Camp Rd, Burkesville, KY 42717, USA
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