Security & Loss Prevention Internship

The Public Safety Security & Loss Prevention Internship Program offers students and aspiring professionals hands-on experience in security operations, guest safety, and asset protection within a dynamic environment. Interns will work alongside seasoned professionals to develop practical skills in surveillance, incident response, and theft prevention while gaining insight into the operational aspects of a large-scale facility.

• Consistent attendance and adherence to the posted schedule is a job requirement. Includes attendance of Park Discovery training, Security department training, and Security in-service training.
• Must meet all Human Resources requirements for internship program, including attendance of intern events/meetings.
• Maintain Park grooming and appearance standards in accordance with policies set forth by the Human Resources department. Maintain department uniform guidelines in accordance with policies set forth by the Security department.
• Interact with guests, team members, and Park management on a daily basis. Work with a diverse team and cooperate with all team members and Park management.
• Communicate effectively with guests – able to answer basic questions and give directions. Proactively approach guests to offer assistance, recommendations, and conversation.
• Communicate effectively with team members and Park management – able to relay information or respond to inquiries in person, by phone, and by portable radio.
• Complete all required Six Flags Public Safety - Security certification tests.
• Work fixed positions designed to monitor guest entry and exiting:
  • Properly and consistently screen all guests via metal detection and according to department policy. Includes enforcement of prohibited items, guest behavior, and dress code policies.
  • Work efficiently to screen guests in order to minimize the wait time to enter the Park.
• Work fixed positions designed to monitor team member and visitor entry/exit (backstage gates):
  • Validate team member entry by checking Park issued  and vehicle stickers.
  • Validate visitor entry by following established clearance procedures and coordinating visitor appointments with Park management.
• Work patrol positions designed to respond to security-related incidents, emergencies, and calls for assistance:
  • Assist guests with problem-solving and Park policy interpretation.
  • Monitor and enforce adherence to Park policies, specifically related to guest code of conduct and ride safety.
  • Rapidly respond to emergencies or calls for assistance according to department policy and/or at the direction of department management.
• Work toll and mobile positions designed to monitor the guest parking lot and toll lanes:
  • Operate hand-held electronic device to scan passes for parking.
  • Operate touch-screen point of sale (POS) system for credit/debit card transactions.
  • Monitor and control access to preferred/membership parking area.
  • Direct inbound/outbound vehicle traffic safely by using proper/visible hand signals and traffic control devices (i.e. cones, directional signs, etc.).
  • Monitor overall traffic flow and parking lot capacity. Adjust traffic flow as needed or directed.
• Work positions designed to assist Lost Services:
  • Monitor lost children brought to the post until they are reunited with parent/guardian.
  • Assist parents/guardians searching for lost children and keep accurate record of all children reported lost.
  • Properly handle lost items, including valuables and currency that are turned into Lost & Found and/or Security.
  • Enter lost item reports into web-based lost and found tracking database (Charger back System). Update reports as needed.
• Work fixed position designed to support and administer overall Security operation:
  • Answer and screen incoming phone calls. Transfer calls and take/deliver accurate phone messages.
  • Monitor all Security and Park radio traffic. Answer radio calls and provide appropriate responses. Includes dispatching and coordinating response to security-related calls for service, emergencies, and requests for assistance.
  • Broadcast information, alerts, and/or messages over all Park radio channels as directed.
  • Create and track calls for service in computer dispatch…