Cedar Fair Entertainment Company

Public Safety and Security Manager $90,000-$110,000/year

Education, Government & Non-Profit
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of supervisory experience in Safety, Security, or Loss Prevention.
  • Degree in Safety-related field (e.g., Industrial Organizational Psychology, Industrial Hygiene).
  • Familiarity with regulatory standards (e.g., OSHA, incident investigation).
  • Strong conflict resolution and problem-solving skills.
  • Adaptability to evolving work environments and change initiatives.
  • Proficient in written and verbal communication, along with presentation skills.
  • Willingness to work extended hours, including nights and weekends.
  • Commitment to achieve specific certifications (DHS Active Shooter Instructor & OSHA 30 within 12 months).

Responsibilities

  • Develop and sustain key Safety, Security, and Loss Prevention programs.
  • Manage compliance with environmental and safety regulations.
  • Enforce corporate risk management and security policies.
  • Lead the development of Safety and Security personnel.
  • Coordinate training for departmental compliance with safety standards.
  • Maintain essential safety and risk management documentation.
  • Collaborate with management on safety practices.
  • Analyze data and formulate action plans for performance improvement.
  • Manage the department's operating budget and financial forecasting.
  • Oversee claims management and investigations for liability and workers' compensation.

Benefits

  • Access to ongoing training and certifications.
  • Opportunity to lead and mentor a high-performing team.
  • Collaborative work environment with park management.
  • Involvement in community relations and law enforcement collaboration.
Full Job Description
Responsibilities

Essential Job Duties: 

  • Responsible for the development, implementation and sustainment of key Safety, Security, and Loss Prevention programs for Discovery Kingdom.  
  • Manage compliance standards and completion of documentation with all State and Local Environmental Protection Agencies, CAL OSHA, and State and Local Fire Boards  
  • Support and enforce Corporate Risk Management Policies, Safety Initiatives and Security SOPs.  
  • Ensure ongoing development of Safety, Security, and Loss Prevention personnel to achieve a high performing team culture.  
  • Provide and coordinate departmental training to meet and comply with company Safety, Security, and Loss Prevention standards.  
  • Implement and maintain the Safety & Risk Manual, Emergency Response Manual, Safety Awareness Manual, and Safety and Risk Management Standard Operating Procedures documents.   
  • Collaborate with all park management and key park personnel on Safety and Security practices.  
  • Formulate action plans and analyze data/trends to drive continuous performance improvements and incident reduction.  
  • Responsible for developing an operating budget for the department, managingexpenditures, and completing monthly financial forecasts.  
  • Maintain documentation as required by internal guidelines and state mandates, if applicable.  
  • Maintain Parkwide Document Retention program.  
  • Manage all litigation, General Liability claims, and Workers Comp investigations.  
  • Serve as Park Duty Manager as assigned.  
  • Act as liaison with outside law enforcement agencies and other related civic and community organizations.
  • Responsible for fire protection programs to include fire system monitoring, inspections, and servicing.  
  • Responsible for Safety and Security-related investigations and reporting.  
  • Perform all other duties as assigned.  
Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Minimum 5 or more years of experience as a Safety, Security or LP supervisor or higher.  
  • Degree in Safety such as a BS in industrial organizational phycology, industrial hygiene or similar.
  • Knowledge and application of relevant regulatory and industry standards, best practices, and guidelines (e.g., confined space, control of hazardous energy, hazard communication, incident investigation, and root cause analysis).  
  • Self-driven and resourceful professional with the ability to resolve conflicts and diffusedifficult situations.  
  • Proven flexibility and ability tooperatein an evolving work environment while driving change initiatives.  
  • Excellent written, verbal,computerand presentation skills.  
  • Willingness to work extended shifts,nightsand weekends regularly
  • Must meet all state requirements, if applicable, related to Security regulatory compliance within60 daysortime periodmandated by statute.  
  • Achieve the DHS Active Shooter Instructor Certification and OSHA 30 General Industry Certificate within 12 months.  
  • Ability to become a qualified ADA Coordinator within 12-18 months. 
  • And/or seasoned theme park safetyveteran.  

About Cedar Fair Entertainment Company

Cedar Fair Entertainment Company is a publicly traded amusement park company that owns and operates 13 amusement parks, four outdoor water parks, one indoor water park, and five hotels across North America. The company was founded in 1983 and is headquartered in Sandusky, Ohio. Cedar Fair's parks are known for their roller coasters and other thrill rides, as well as their family-friendly attractions. The company is committed to sustainability and has implemented a number of initiatives to reduce its environmental impact.
Learn more about Cedar Fair Entertainment Company
Market Cap
$2 billion
Industry
Net Income
-$590.2 million
Founded
1983
5 Year Trend
+0.8%
Revenue
$181.5 million
NASDAQ

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