Security Internships

Overview:

The internship program experience combines Cedar Point’s business needs with college level internship requirements. As an intern, you will have the opportunity to grow and learn in the hospitality and amusement park tourism industry through hands-on exposure to day-to-day operational tasks within your assigned Division. You will be responsible for providing excellent guest service and utilizing leadership skills while collaborating on group projects to ensure a successful operation.

Responsibilities:

Preferred Majors: Criminal Justice, Law Enforcement Technology, Criminology, Forensic Sciences, Public Administration program, or a related field. 

As an Intern with our Security Department, you’ll be responsible for the safety and security of our guests, team members, and company assets. You’ll also... 

• Perform Security details by conducting general patrol of the park  

• Perform security checks of all properties including hotels and dormitories 

• Work in stationary perimeter booths to conduct security checks and observations 

• Assist with conducting Security Screening procedures for guests and team members as they enter through metal detection, along with other security assignments or details.  

• Security Interns will be asked to perform daily assignments on Company properties, maintain order and peace, protect the assets of the Company, enforce laws, policies, and procedures, and will be required to maintain department paperwork and write reports, follow, and pass training assignments, which may require tests as needed. 

Qualifications:

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Must be attending an accredited college or university
• Work a minimum of 8 weeks between May 1-August 31
• Availability requirements:
  • Minimum of 4 days per week of full availability
  • 2 of the 4 days must include either Friday/Saturday or Saturday/Sunday
• Work a minimum average of 32 hours per week
• Attend required professional development events
• Ability to work nights, weekends, and holiday periods to meet business needs
• Ability to pass a mandatory (or random) drug test, per Company policy, unless prohibited by state or provincial law
• Ability to pass a background check, if 18 years of age or older, which may include, but is not limited to, credit, criminal, DMV, previous employment, education, and personal references, per Company policy, unless prohibited by federal, state, or provincial law
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