Camp Security Specialist (4932)

THE SALVATION ARMY•Denton, NC

29d•$400 - $400•Onsite

About The Position

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. Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Knowledge of security practices and procedures.
Knowledge of The Salvation Army’s mission, philosophy, culture, and protocol.
Ability to embrace, support, and promote The Salvation Army’s mission and ministry.
Ability to represent The Salvation Army in a professional manner.
Ability to influence and control human behavior and enforce security rules and guidelines.
Ability to respond to emergencies calmly and effectively.
Ability to communicate and work with groups participating (age and skill levels) and provide necessary instruction to campers and staff.
Ability to observe camper and staff behavior, assess its appropriateness, enforce appropriate safety regulations and emergency procedures, and apply appropriate behavior-management techniques.
Six months of experience working with the public, with experience in a security or social service environment preferred.
Any equivalent combination of training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Valid and Current Driver’s License
CPR and First Aid Certification
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.

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 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.
Performs other duties as assigned.