Security Officer, Kennedy Space Center

City, State: Merritt Island, FL
Req ID: 40663
Pay: $16.24 – $16.24 / hour
Category: Security & Risk

Job type: Part-Time
Subsidiary: Parks & Resorts

The opportunity

Delaware North Parks and Resorts is hiring part-time Security Officers to join our team at Kennedy Space Center in Merritt Island, Florida. As a Security Officer, you will maintain a safe and secure environment for our guests and team members. If you enjoy working with people from diverse backgrounds, like a fast-paced job, and seek hands-on learning, our team invites you to apply today.

Front of house manager and chef smiling and walking away from restaurant

Based on a foundation of family and hospitality

When the Jacobs family started their humble popcorn and peanuts stand more than a century ago, they had no idea the venture would grow into one of the world’s largest privately owned hospitality companies. Delaware North has thrived for three generations, serving guests at iconic venues worldwide through innovation, integrity, and dedication.

Two airport cashiers smiling at each other
Front of house manager and chef smiling and walking away from restaurant
Two prep cooks smiling at each other
Two food of team members in a conference at Delaware North’s global Headquarters

Our team members are the heart and soul of our business, creating unforgettable guest experiences every day — from the first tee as the official catering partner of the PGA of America Championships and domestic Ryder Cup to a first-class meal at a dream Disney® location. We proudly offer countless growth and learning opportunities, guided by top-tier hospitality mentors.

Find connection, purpose, and growth at Delaware North.

Team members collaborating at Delaware North Headquarters

Based on a foundation of family and hospitality

When the Jacobs family started their humble popcorn and peanuts stand more than a century ago, they had no idea the venture would grow into one of the world’s largest privately owned hospitality companies. Delaware North has thrived for three generations, serving guests at iconic venues worldwide through innovation, integrity, and dedication.

Two team members working at computer
Team members collaborating at Delaware North Headquarters
Two Delaware North team members communicating at Delaware North Headquarters
Two food of team members in a conference at Delaware North’s global Headquarters

Our team members are the heart and soul of our business, creating unforgettable guest experiences every day — from the first tee as the official catering partner of the PGA of America Championships and domestic Ryder Cup to a first-class meal at a dream Disney® location. We proudly offer countless growth and learning opportunities, guided by top-tier hospitality mentors.

Find connection, purpose, and growth at Delaware North.

U.S. benefits

Every team member has the right to feel comfortable, safe, and secure at work. See what your Delaware North benefits package includes.

Employee assistance program

Employee
assistance program

For all team members

Referral bonuses

Referral
bonuses

For all team members

Flexible work
schedules

For all team members

Training and
development

For all team members

Health, dental, and
vision insurance

For eligible team members

401(k) with up to
4% company match

For eligible team members

Paid time off
and holidays

For eligible team members

Performance
bonuses

For eligible team members

Paid parental
bonding leave

For eligible team members

Employee discounts
(varies by location)

For eligible team members

Weekly
pay

For hourly team members

U.K. benefits

Work at some of the coolest venues in the U.K. and the world, and feel safe and secure while you do what you love.
See what your Delaware North benefits include.

Competitive
weekly pay

Casual and hourly team members

Training and
development

with Attensi, our award-winning training app

33-day holiday allowance
(including bank holidays)

for permanent team members

Favorable pension
contributions

for permanent team members

Employee discounts
and perks

Access to Drewberry App

Benefits

Food and beverage
discounts

Referral bonuses

Reward and
recognition program

Training and
development

Backing of a
global company

Flexible work
schedule

Employee assistance program

Employee assistance
program

Hourly benefits

Weekly
pay

For hourly team members

Employee discounts
(varies by location)

For eligible team members

Employee assistance program

Employee assistance
program

For all team members

Referral bonuses

Referral
bonuses

For all team members

Flexible work
schedules

For all team members

Training and
development

For all team members

Salary benefits

Employee assistance program

Employee
assistance program

For all team members

Referral bonuses

Referral
bonuses

For all team members

Flexible work
schedules

For all team members

Training and
development

For all team members

Health, dental, and
vision insurance

For eligible team members

401(k) with up to
4% company match

For eligible team members

Paid vacation days and holidays

For eligible team members

Performance
bonuses

For eligible team members

Paid parental
bonding leave

For eligible team members

Employee discounts
(varies by location)

For eligible team members

Casual benefits

Competitive
weekly pay

Training and
development

Flexible work
schedules

Work at some of the world’s coolest venues

Permanent benefits

33-day holiday allowance
(including bank holidays)

Favourable pension
contributions

Employee discounts
and perks

Training and
development

Benefits

Food and beverage
discounts

Referral bonuses

Reward and
recognition program

Training and
development

Backing of a
global company

Flexible work
schedule

Employee assistance program

Employee assistance
program

Salaried benefits

Health, dental, and
vision insurance

For eligible team members

401(k) with up to
4% company match

For eligible team members

Employee assistance program

Employee assistance
program

For all team members

Time off
and holidays

For eligible team members

Referral bonuses

Referral
bonuses

For all team members

Hourly benefits

Weekly
pay

For hourly team members

Employee discounts
(varies by location)

For eligible team members

Employee assistance program

Employee assistance
program

For all team members

Referral bonuses

Referral
bonuses

For all team members

Flexible work
schedules

For all team members

Training and
development

For all team members

Salaried benefits

Health, dental, and
vision insurance

For eligible team members

401(k) with up to
4% company match

For eligible team members

Employee assistance program

Employee assistance
program

For all team members

Time off
and holidays

For eligible team members

Referral bonuses

Referral
bonuses

For all team members

Hourly benefits

Weekly
pay

For hourly team members

Employee discounts
(varies by location)

For eligible team members

Employee assistance program

Employee assistance
program

For all team members

Referral bonuses

Referral
bonuses

For all team members

Flexible work
schedules

For all team members

Training and
development

For all team members

Salaried benefits

Health, dental, and
vision insurance

For eligible team members

401(k) with up to
4% company match

For eligible team members

Employee assistance program

Employee assistance
program

For all team members

Time off
and holidays

For eligible team members

Referral bonuses

Referral
bonuses

For all team members

Hourly benefits

Weekly
pay

For hourly team members

Employee discounts
(varies by location)

For eligible team members

Employee assistance program

Employee assistance
program

For all team members

Referral bonuses

Referral
bonuses

For all team members

Flexible work
schedules

For all team members

Training and
development

For all team members

Salaried benefits

Health, dental, and
vision insurance

For eligible team members

401(k) with up to
4% company match

For eligible team members

Employee assistance program

Employee assistance
program

For all team members

Time off
and holidays

For eligible team members

Referral bonuses

Referral
bonuses

For all team members

Team member life

TD Garden executive chef preparing for an event

A job at TD Garden means being in on the action at one of Boston’s most iconic venues. With a seating capacity of nearly 20,000, TD Garden hosts unforgettable events, from Boston Bruins and Celtics games to major concerts and live entertainment. When you’re serving up game-day energy and helping fans have an amazing experience, your days are fast-paced, exciting, and full of variety.

Team member journeys

Artem

Artem’s story

Executive Chef, Lincoln Ristorante
Artem began his journey as a cook, later being promoted to sous chef and then executive chef.

Cook

September 2014

Sous Chef

April 2018 to September 2019

Executive Chef

March 2022 to present

Becki

Becki’s story

Concessions Chef
Starting as a prep cook, Becki was promoted to a restaurant supervisor and then concessions chef in her first year. By her third year, she was a certified sous chef.

Cook, Supervisor and Concessions Chef (Target Field)

March 2016

ACF Certification, Certified Sous Chef (Target Field)

March 2017

Support Chef (Company Wide)

March 2017 to present

Suites Chef (Target Field)

March 2019

Concessions Chef

March 2023 to present

Francesco

Francesco’s story

Boxes Manager, Emirates Stadium
After Francesco helped alleviate issues as a stadium box waiter, he was given new challenges and promotions leading up to his current role as boxes manager.

Emirates Stadium Box Waiter

2009 to 2010

Concession Manager

2010 to 2013

Boxes Manager

2013 to present

Yolen

Yolen’s story

Yolen was a casual supervisor for only a couple months before she was offered a full-time functions manager position and then moved on to Human Resources, where she’s currently head of Human Resources services & solutions for Australia and New Zealand.

Casual Supervisor

2009

Functions Manager at Curtin University

2009

HR Advisor for Travel

2010

HR Manager for Travel

2011

Sr. HR Manager for Travel

2012

Head of HR Services & Solutions AUS/NZ

2023

Jesica Human Resources Manager headshot

Jesica’s story

HR Manager, Globe Life Field, Arlington, TX
Jesica started as a seasonal retail cashier before being hired as HR operations partner and then promoted to HR manager only two months later.

Interior shot of Globe Life Field retail store
Seasonal Retail Cashier

March 2013

Exterior shot of Globe Life Field
HR Operations Partner

March 2021

Interior shot of guests walking in Globe Life Field
Promoted to HR Manager

May 2021

Pia, General Manager Headshot

Pia’s story

General Manager, Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport, MN
Beginning her journey as a management trainee at Boston Garden, Pia worked her way up the managerial ladder to her current general manager position.

Exterior shot of Boston Garden 1991
Management Trainee, Boston Garden

September 1991

Interior shot of Boston Garden 1992
Assistant Concessions Manager, Boston Garden

April 1992

Exterior shot of Tiger Stadium, baseball 1994
Retail Manager, Tiger Stadium

1994

Interior shot of stands at Tiger Stadium baseball 1995
Vending Manager, Tiger Stadium

1995

Exterior shot of Tampa Bay Ice Palace 1996
Concessions Manager, Tampa Bay Ice Palace

1996

Detroit Racecource and Northville Downs 1998
General Manager, Detroit Racecourse & Northville Downs

1998

Tiger Stadium baseball field 1999
Operations Manager, Tiger Stadium

1999

Target Field baseball field 2009
Operations Manager, Target Field

August 2009

Interior shot of Target Center 2016
General Manager, Target Center

May 2016

Interior shot of Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport 2017
General Manager, MSP International Airport

June 2017

Amanda, Assistant General Manager headshot

Amanda’s story

Assistant General Manager, TD Garden, Boston, MA
Beginning her career as a bartender/supervisor in Nashville, it wasn’t long before Amanda worked her way up to assistant general manager in Boston.

Bartender at Bridgestone Arena
Bartender/Supervisor, Bridgestone Arena

July 2014

Interior shot of club at Bridgestone Arena
Club Manager, Bridgestone Arena

March 2017

Exterior shot of Bridgestone Arena
F&B Manager, Bridgestone Arena

September 2018

Interior shot of hockey arena at Bridgestone Arena
Assistant General Manager, Bridgestone Arena

March 2022

Exterior shot of TD Garden in Boston, MA
Assistant General Manager, TD Garden

May 2024

Matthew, Executive Chef headshot

Matthew’s story

Executive Sous Chef, Tenaya at Yosemite, Fish Camp, CA
Starting as a line cook in Yosemite National Park, Matthew completed a training programme and worked positions in various divisions and locations before landing back at Yosemite as a Tenaya sous  chef.

Exterior shot of Anwahnee Hotel, Yosemite
Line Cook, Ahwahnee Hotel, Yosemite

March 2015

Exterior shot of Delaware North headquarters
MIT Program at Delaware North

August 2017

Scenic shot of Tenaya at Yosemite
Line Cook, Tenaya at Yosemite

August 2017

Exterior shot at Patina Restaurant Group Orlando
Line Cook, Patina, Orlando

January 2018

Comerica Park baseball field
Line Cook, Comercia Park & Little Caesar’s Arena

July 2018

Interior shot of Sea Grill, New York City
Line Cook, Sea Grill, Rockefeller Center, New York City

February 2019

Tenaya at Yosemite guests at cafe
Sous Chef, Tenaya at Yosemite

July 2019

Tenaya at Yosemite food
Executive Sous Chef, Tenaya at Yosemite

April 2021

CHEFS® OVERVIEW

Delaware North is proud to offer an industry-leading, one-year program for emerging culinarians looking to develop their skills and progress their careers. Created in partnership with the Culinary Institute of America, CHEFS (Culinary & Hospitality Excellence for Future Success) provides hands-on executive chef mentorship, training, and coursework that results in ProChef I certification and a clear path to career success.

UK locations overview

London-Stadium_Exterior

Get excited. Working in one of the world’s coolest venues hardly feels like work at all. Between great teammates and the roar of the crowd, the atmosphere is electric with a job at a famous stadium or other iconic locations in London or Derby. Looking to be in the middle of the action? You’re in the right place.

Australia and New Zealand locations

Exterior shot of Sports Hub Night View

Working in one of our Australia or New Zealand locations means joining a hardworking team at some of the region’s most thrilling venues. From the excitement of Marvel Stadium and Melbourne Cricket Club to the luxury of Lizard Island and Mindil Beach Casino Resort to the buzz of Auckland Airport, the opportunities are endless. Every day brings something new in these incredible places.

Exterior shot of Green Bay Lambeau Field

Working at a Sportservice location means being at the heart of the action in some of the most famous venues across the country. Between iconic national and major league ballparks, stadiums, arenas, fields, and courts, every experience brings something new — whether you’re delighting guests at epic games or concerts.

The Sportservice life

If you love sports, you’ll love the chance to serve excited fans in the suites, work behind the scenes, or manage concessions. Each day promises the fun and excitement of a thrilling game, match, concert, or other special event. Be part of a team that delivers memorable experiences in fast-paced, dynamic environments — excitement guaranteed.

Shenandoah National Park scenic view

Who doesn’t want a job with a view? Our Parks & Resorts locations offer the chance to work in some of the world’s most iconic settings. Between Yellowstone, the Grand Canyon, Sequoia, the Rockies, and so many more, each day brings a new opportunity to explore. Whether you’re at Tenaya at Yosemite or Westin Buffalo, discover unique experiences, cool jobs, and unforgettable memories. Start your next journey here.

The Parks & Resorts life

Life’s an adventure — and that’s especially true working in our Parks & Resorts division. Whether surrounded by the stunning views of Niagara Falls or the serene beauty of Shenandoah, our team members’ days are filled with wonder and excitement. Watch the videos for a glimpse of what it’s like to work in these incredible locations. From unforgettable moments to breathtaking scenery, it’s more than just a job.

Culinary life

Sushi and seafood tower
Chef making sauce
Chef carrying plate
Chef adding shrimp to dish
Chef making sandwiches
Starter and salad dishes on a table
Chef prepping bell peppers
Beef burger on a plate

UK team member life

Bartender pouring cocktail while smiling
Chef plating dishes on buffet
Concessions team smiling while looking at POS till
Two chefs smiling while one plates a dish
Bartender pouring a pint and smiling
Chef and logistics team member doing stock take
Team member smiling during pre-service briefing
Concessions team member handing food to guest

Life here

Serving fans at the AFL Grand Final. Offering a warm welcome at Auckland Airport. Sharing the beauty of the Great Barrier Reef at Lizard Island. Delaware North team members in Australia and New Zealand help create unforgettable moments every day. Be part of a team dedicated to making each guest experience truly exceptional across world-class airports, stadiums, resorts, and casinos.

Bartender pouring wine at an event
Executive chef prepping plates front of house
Chef prepping food at an event
Server delivering alcoholic beverage to a table outside
Two chefs prepping food plates back of house
Chef smiling back of house
Two team members outside at Great Barrier Reef at Lizard Island
Chef prepping a food plate

Divisions

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Life at Delaware North

Life at Delaware North

Life at Delaware North