Camp Security Specialist

ALM-Camp Hidden Lake - Lexington, MS 39095

Camp Security Specialist

Location:

Camp Hidden Lake, Lexington, Mississippi

Position Type:
Temporary Full-Time

Pay Rate: $450.00 per week

This position is responsible for:

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.

• 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 a security log of all incidents. Log to be turned into Camp Director each morning and bring to the Camp Director's attention any incidents that need immediate attention.
• Serves as a transport person for emergency trips.
• Keeps personal living quarters neat, clean, and ready for inspection.

• Ability to meet attendance requirements.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate the English language.
• Visual and auditory ability to identify and respond to environmental and other hazards related to the activity.
• Physical ability to respond appropriately to situations requiring first aid. Must be able to assist campers in an emergency (fire, evacuation, illness, or injury) and possess the strength and endurance required to maintain constant supervision of campers.
• Some physical requirements of the Camp Security position include endurance, including climbing, standing, bending, stooping, and stretching.
• Eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity are required to manipulate security equipment and perform security activities.
• Requires a 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 to work irregular hours, delivering a program at the facility available.
• Operate with daily exposure to the sun, heat, and varying environmental conditions.

• Six months of experience working with the public, with experience in a security or social service environment preferred, or
• Any equivalent combination of training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Licenses and

Certifications:

• Valid and Current Driver’s License
• CPR and First Aid Certified

Equal Opportunity

Employer:

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