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Security Ambassador at Six Flags Over Georgia

Six Flags Over Georgia Austell, GA $13+/hour

JOB DESCRIPTION

Overview:

Rule breakers better watch out when you're on our security team. You'll spend the summer patrolling our front gate and controlling metal detectors, checking everything from guests' bags to employee badges. You'll protect our people and our property - all while securing valuable law experience and rewarding benefits.

What's In It For You

  • Get Paid Daily!
  • Free tickets for your family & friends!
  • Promotion opportunities!
  • Diverse working environment
  • Scholarship opportunities!
  • Exclusive employee parties, events, giveaways, discounts, and more!
  • Free access to Atlanta area attractions and other regional theme parks!
  • Job and Career Building Skills
  • Flexible scheduling

Responsibilities:
  • Interact with guests providing directions and assistance
  • Protect employees, guests, and company property
  • Enforce park policies
  • Greet and screen entering through metal detection and check their bags for prohibited items
  • Write detailed reports of damage, incident logs, and security records
  • Escort guests and team members as needed for assistance and protection

Pay Rate: $13.00/hr.


Qualifications:
  • Ability to work in an environment as fast-paced as our coasters
  • Demonstrate a strong work ethic and commitment to safety
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Enforce all park policies and procedures
  • Cautious and reliable
  • Remain calm in emergency situations
  • Must be 18 years old
  • Able to lift, carry, and balance heavy loads
  • Physical qualifications to stand, walk, stoop, bend, and reach throughout your shift
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Able to work a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays
  • Ability to earn Security Officer certification and upon passing the certification course & test - earn a higher pay rate

$27k is below typical pay for Miscellaneous Protective Service Workers nationally

National salary averages
$27k
↓ 27% vs typical mid-level
Entry
Mid
Senior
This job
$27k Market range (10th-90th percentile) $64k

You may have room to negotiate or find better offers elsewhere.

Strong candidate leverage

Strong hiring activity gives you options. Use competing offers strategically.

Hiring leverage
Candidate-favored
Wage leverage
Balanced
Mobility
Good mobility

Who this leverage applies to

Stronger for: Senior candidates with options

Where to negotiate

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

Likely Possible Unlikely

Use competing offers and timing to your advantage.

Does this path compound?

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

Steady work, but limited growth in both jobs and pay.

+2%
10yr growth
Most openings come from retirements and turnover, not new positions.
101,400 openings projected annually—mostly replacing retirees and turnover.

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

Labor data: BLS 2024