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Director of Public Safety (Fulltime) at Six Flags Over Georgia

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Job Description

Overview:

Six Flags Over Georgia is seeking a dynamic and energetic leader to lead our Security and First Aid Departments! This position is directly responsible for ensuring all Safety and Guest Service standards are upheld to the highest level.

What's In It for You?

  • Full-Time position with competitive pay, bonus, and benefits plan
  • Quarterly 401K match on up to 5% of your contributions
  • Free passes for your family and friends
  • Free admission to regional attractions and other regional theme parks

Responsibilities:

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • Develop strategies and initiatives to maximize operational performance that establishes a total safety culture for guests and team members.
  • Lead the safe operation of all Public Safety Departments - Security, Loss Prevention, First Aid, Parking Lot, and Risk Management.
  • Budgeting and maintenance of department operating expenses, labor, and insurance costs to include accurate monthly financial forecasting.
  • Participate in long range planning for park capital investments and contribute ideas to achieve business objectives.
  • Establish positive and collaborative relationship with regulatory agencies overseeing permitting and inspection processes.
  • Oversee all litigation claims: reporting, investigating and maintaining files on potential claims, active claims, and lawsuits against the Park. Be the Park liaison with attorneys and insurance companies. Serve as corporate designee in litigation cases and testify on the behalf of the company.
  • Interpret, implement, and update the Safety Compliance Manual, Emergency Response Manual, First Aid Standard Operating Procedures, First Aid Patient Care Protocols and support Corporate Safety and Health Standards.
  • Maintain records and produce use of force reviews of security-related incidents.
  • Communicate with Park management and Team Members on any Safety and/or Security threats that exist or may come to exist.
  • Meet and review Emergency Response Procedures with local, county, state and federal agencies on a periodic basis.
  • Develop training program for Park leadership and Public Safety employees. Coordinate scaled emergency response simulations in conjunction with local, county, state, and federal agencies.
  • Serve as a liaison of off-duty police officers working for Six Flags Over Georgia.
  • Monitor department Team Member Voice survey scores and assist in the development of initiatives to address areas of needed improvement.
  • Serve as Park Guest Service Ambassador and work to resolve all concerns brought to your attention.
  • Perform all other duties as assigned.

Salary Range: starting at $90,000 annually (based on experience, education, and qualifications)


Qualifications:

Minimum Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Law Enforcement, Occupational Safety, Business, related field, or equivalent work experience required.
  • OSHA 30 required
  • In-depth knowledge of Georgia and Cobb County ordinances and law enforcement guidelines.
  • Must possess strong organizational skills and be able to multitask under high-pressure emergencies.
  • Demonstrated leadership abilities with a team-oriented approach.
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
  • Must have a valid driver's license.
  • Computer literacy with proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
  • Will be required to work various shifts as project and park needs dictate, including nights, weekends and holidays.
  • Must have the ability to stand, walk, crouch, bend, stoop, kneel and lift up to fifty pounds occasionally.

Typical senior pay: $120k for Emergency Management Directors nationally

National salary averages
Expected senior-level
$120k
Entry
Mid
Senior
Expected
$51k Market range (10th-90th percentile) $160k

Top performers earn significantly more—skill and negotiation matter.

Senior roles pay 86% more than entry—experience is well rewarded.

Slight employer advantage

Standard dynamics. Preparation and demonstrated value matter most.

Hiring leverage
Balanced
Wage leverage
Balanced
Mobility
Limited

Where to negotiate

Base salary
Sign-on bonus
Title / level
Remote flexibility
Scope & responsibility
Start date / PTO

Likely Possible Unlikely

Watch out for

Limited mobility: Few adjacent roles—switching employers is harder.

Focus on demonstrating unique fit and value.

Does this path compound?

Job Growth →
High churn
Growth, flat pay
🚀 Compound
Growth + pay upside
⚠️ Plateau
Limited growth
Specialize
Experts earn more
Pay Upside →
Expertise pays off

Limited new roles, but specialists earn significantly more.

+3%
10yr growth
A bachelor's degree is typically expected.
Typical: Bachelor's degree

Openings come from turnover, not new growth. Differentiate to advance.

Labor data: BLS 2024