How to Become a Disney Security Guard

Disneyland security guards inside the park

Becoming a Disney security guard requires some preparation and the patience to take the proper steps toward landing a job with this popular company. However, the necessary training is readily available to you, and Disney is regularly accepting applications. This article focuses on becoming a security guard for Disneyland, which is located in Anaheim, California. Steps and requirements are almost identical for Walt Disney World in Florida, as well as their overseas destinations.

Things You'll Need

• A "guard card" which proves you've completed training Special classes in emergency medical procedures Disney security application (read on to locate this)

Instructions

Becoming a Security Guard for Disney

1. Locate a local security guard training facility, and register to take your initial eight hours of training. This should include the topics of weapons of mass destruction, terrorism, and the power to arrest.

2. 

   Apply for your Guard Card, which is proof of certification that you have been trained as a basic-level security card. You can do this through a website such as CAGuardTrainingCenter.com.

3. Register for a local medical emergency class. Disney requires its security guards to have basic medical emergency training. After you have taken the class, take any necessary testing to become certified. You must know CPR and Automated External Defibrillator (AED) to apply for a Disney security guard position.

4. Locate the Disneyland employment website. The link is found below. Fill out the application.

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   Review your application before sending. Disney receives a multitude of applications for many of its positions, and you will want to make sure yours is clear, concise and free of typos or other mistakes.

Tips & Warnings

• Consider speaking to others who have worked as a Disney security guard, or visit online chat boards to get an idea of what the job is like. Gain any security guard experience you can before applying, as Disney can be very competitive. Due to this competitiveness, prepare yourself to find other employment as you wait to hear back from Disney.

• It can take a long time to hear back from Disney, just as it does with any large business. Pay for a security guard at Disney starts at around $10.25 per hour. Ensure this fits into your budget before accepting a position.

Resources

• Official Disney Employment Website