Camp Security Specialist (3877)

This position is responsible for: Monitors and ensures the safety and well-being of camp facilities and buildings to ensure compliance with housing rules and policies and to protect the safety of camp staff and children.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensures buildings are unlocked in the morning for camp activities.
• Ensures all staff and campers are in their quarters by curfew and remain in their personal living quarters throughout the night.
• Secures and locks all buildings after curfew.
• Monitors camp facilities throughout the night.
• Maintains the security of all sleeping areas and buildings by conducting security checks throughout the night.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

Ability to meet attendance requirements. Ability to read, write, and communicate the English language. Visual and auditory ability to identify and respond to environmental and other hazards related to the activity. Physical ability to respond appropriately to situations requiring first aid. Must be able to assist campers in an emergency (fire, evacuation, illness, or injury) and possess the strength and endurance required to maintain constant supervision of campers. Some physical requirements of the Camp Security position include endurance, including climbing, standing, bending, stooping, and stretching. Eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity are required to manipulate security equipment and perform security activities. Requires a normal range of hearing and eyesight to record, prepare, and communicate appropriate camper activities/programs, and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs. Have a willingness to live in a camp setting and to work irregular hours, delivering a program at the facility available. Operate with daily exposure to the sun, heat, and varying environmental conditions.

Why Work for Us

Since 1907, The Salvation Army has been operating camp programs across the southeast region of the United States. Today, The Salvation Army has eight camps in the South and over 40 across the country. Working at a Salvation Army camp isn’t like other summer jobs. You will earn an income, you will receive invaluable job experience, and you will make friendships that will last you a lifetime – but, unlike most other summer jobs, you will also powerfully impact the life of a child or teen for the better. At Salvation Army camps, disadvantaged kids (in particular) have three square meals a day, have an opportunity to further develop social skills, learn creation care, feel valued, and encounter God’s love. You will never regret saying “yes” to camp this summer. Apply for a Salvation Army camp and be part of something bigger than yourself: making lives better in Jesus’ name.

Additional Information

• Camp Staff Orientation will be held June 8 – 14, 2026, and participation is required. The 2026 summer Camp program session will be held June 15 - July 25, 2026. If you are unable to work the entire session, please let us know on your application.
• All employees recognize that The Salvation Army is a church and agree that they will do nothing as an employee of The Salvation Army to undermine its religious mission.
• To apply, please select the “Apply Now” icon indicated on the job posting.
• Six months of experience working with the public, with experience in a security or social service environment preferred, or
• Any equivalent combination of training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

License and Certifications

• Valid and Current Driver’s License
• CPR and First Aid Certification

Equal Opportunity Employer: Veterans| Disabled