Security Area Manager

Overview

The Area Manager of Security is responsible for supporting the overall safety and security operations of Carowinds Amusement Park, ensuring a safe and enjoyable environment for all guests and team members. This position plays a key leadership role within the Security Department, providing direct oversight of daily operations, supervising security personnel, and ensuring compliance with park policies, procedures, and applicable laws and regulations.

The Area Manager assists in the development and implementation of security plans, emergency response procedures, and loss prevention initiatives, while maintaining strong partnerships with local law enforcement, fire, and emergency management agencies. This role requires a proactive leader who can effectively manage teams in a fast‑paced environment, respond calmly under pressure, and uphold the highest standards of professionalism and integrity.

• 3 weeks paid vacation (6 sick days, 8 paid holidays)
• Various medical coverage options to fit your needs
• 401K match
• FREE entry to ALL our parks and water parks!

• Complimentary tickets for friends and family
• Discounts on food and park merchandise
• Full‑time and part‑time employee events and gatherings

• Exercises supervision over Captains, Sergeants, Corporals, subordinate officers and support staff.
• Ensures the department functions within all local, state and federal laws.
• Monitors patrol and investigative activities to ensure compliance with company and divisional policies.
• Communicates using two‑way radio and telephones.
• Oversees and may personally participate in responding to criminal and procedural violations, obtaining evidence, compiling information and preparing case reports.
• Attends and represents the department or its officers at court hearings.
• Maintains contact with supervisory staff to coordinate department activities.
• Ensures availability by radio or phone for consultation on major incidents and emergencies.
• Communicates pertinent information to the Security Manager and Executive Management.
• Operates a company vehicle in accordance with departmental policy and procedure.
• Adheres to and enforces all Six Flags and specific Park policies and procedures, including mandatory safety, attendance, and EEO mandates, and demonstrates commitment to customer service in all aspects of employment.
• Oversees scheduling, interviewing, hiring, and recruiting of all department personnel to ensure appropriate daily coverage and manage budgets.
• Oversees design, update, and delivery of all departmental training.
• Ensures accurate and up‑to‑date records of training for all personnel.
• Assists in preparing the annual budget and monitors compliance.
• Analyzes and recommends improvements to department equipment and facilities and proposes solutions within the budget to the Manager of Security.
• Researches, organizes, and executes departmental purchases as approved by the Manager of Security.
• Researches, writes, and revises the Department Manuals and Policies.
• Recommends, assists, and leads employee discipline procedures.
• Reviews and approves reports.
• Conducts periodic performance evaluations of appointed personnel.
• Leverages all available tools and technology to support loss prevention, Security, and Emergency Management.
• Develops and manages an internal auditing team.
• Monitors emerging trends in risk assessment, loss prevention, social media, and open‑source intelligence.
• Implements innovative strategies to safeguard assets and operations and anticipate future challenges.

• Bachelor’s degree (4‑year college or university) in Criminal Justice, Law Enforcement Management, or equivalent work experience.
• 1–4 years of legal‑enforcement‑related experience preferred.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license.
• Must possess or be able to obtain NC and SC armed Security Officer certification.
• Must obtain SC SLED certifications as an Armed Security Officer and Trainer.
• Must obtain a certificate in non‑confrontational investigative interviewing techniques.
• Must be self‑motivated, highly organized, able to perform well under pressure, and receptive to feedback.
• Must communicate effectively with guests, employees, management, and law enforcement agencies.
• Must have knowledge of criminal law.
• Must read, comprehend, and speak English.
• Must work nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.
• Must pass mandatory or random drug testing, unless prohibited by state or provincial law.
• Must pass mandatory background checks, including credit, criminal, DMV, employment, education, and references, unless prohibited by federal, state, or provincial law.

Cedar Fair Entertainment Company is an equal‑opportunity employer. A work permit may be required for associates under the age of 18. Applicants must be legally eligible for employment in the United States and must comply with applicable state laws. Cedar Fair also conducts background checks on all applicants who are 18 years of age or older.