As a Security Officer you help keep our resort safe secure and welcoming. This role blends security responsibilities with hospitality focused service ensuring our guests team members and property are protected while creating a friendly and supportive environment. You maintain a visible presence manage access points respond to police fire or medical situations and complete safety inspections and incident reports. By working closely with public safety partners and resort leadership you help ensure everyone feels safe and cared for. You demonstrate Westgates core values of Passion Integrity and Work Ethic in every interaction.
At Westgate Resorts our team members are the heart of our success. When you join the Smoky Mountain team you become part of a company that values hospitality teamwork and growth.
What Youll Do as a Security Officer:
- Serve as the first responder to police fire and medical incidents within the scope of Security Officer duties.
- Maintain a visible uniformed security presence across assigned resort areas
- Control access at designated entry and exit points.
- Monitor security systems including surveillance cameras and fire alarm panels in compliance with legal and company requirements.
- Conduct routine safety and security inspections following established procedures.
- Maintain accurate security records logs and checklists.
- Prepare clear timely and detailed incident reports using computer systems and email.
- Assist guests and team members with security related concerns and service requests.
- Manage lost and found inventory key control and accountability.
- Perform traffic control parking enforcement assist public safety officers and complete other duties as assigned.
Qualifications :
To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skills and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
What You Will Bring as a Security Officer:
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
- Previous experience in security law enforcement military or a related field is preferred (minimum of 1 year) but not required.
- Certificates in First Aid CPR and AED highly preferred but not required.
- Prior hospitality or guest service experience strongly preferred.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Proficiency with basic computer systems used to complete reports logs and email communication.
- Ability to remain calm and professional in high-pressure or emergency situations.
- Excellent judgment integrity and attention to detail.
Requirements:
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- Must be able to lift 50lbs.
- Flexibility to work nights weekends and holidays.
- Required to pass a background check drug test and motor vehicle record (MVR) check.
- Required to provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States.
- Requires physical stamina and the ability to work indoors and outdoors remain on your feet for extended periods climb stairs and move quickly for short distances as needed.
Additional Information :
Why Westgate
- Comprehensive health benefits medical dental and vision
- Paid Time Off (PTO) vacation sick and personal
- Paid Holidays
- 401K with generous company match
- Get access to your pay as you need it with our Daily Pay benefit
- Family benefits including pregnancy and parental leave and adoption assistance
- Wellness Programs
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Tuition Assistance
- Military Leave
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Life Disability Accident Critical Illness & Hospital Insurance
- Pet Insurance
- Exclusive discounts for Team Member (i.e. hotels cruise resorts restaurants entertainment etc.)
- Advancement & development opportunities
- Community Involvement Programs
Westgate Resorts is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin protected veteran status disability status or any other protected status under federal state or local law. If you have a disability and believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to complete your application or any part of the recruiting process please email with the job title and the location of the position for which you are applying.
This job posting is intended to provide a general overview of the position and may not include every responsibility duty or qualification required. Duties responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
As a Security Officer you help keep our resort safe secure and welcoming. This role blends security responsibilities with hospitality focused service ensuring our guests team members and property are protected while creating a friendly and supportive environment. You maintain a visible presence man...
As a Security Officer you help keep our resort safe secure and welcoming. This role blends security responsibilities with hospitality focused service ensuring our guests team members and property are protected while creating a friendly and supportive environment. You maintain a visible presence manage access points respond to police fire or medical situations and complete safety inspections and incident reports. By working closely with public safety partners and resort leadership you help ensure everyone feels safe and cared for. You demonstrate Westgates core values of Passion Integrity and Work Ethic in every interaction.
At Westgate Resorts our team members are the heart of our success. When you join the Smoky Mountain team you become part of a company that values hospitality teamwork and growth.
What Youll Do as a Security Officer:
- Serve as the first responder to police fire and medical incidents within the scope of Security Officer duties.
- Maintain a visible uniformed security presence across assigned resort areas
- Control access at designated entry and exit points.
- Monitor security systems including surveillance cameras and fire alarm panels in compliance with legal and company requirements.
- Conduct routine safety and security inspections following established procedures.
- Maintain accurate security records logs and checklists.
- Prepare clear timely and detailed incident reports using computer systems and email.
- Assist guests and team members with security related concerns and service requests.
- Manage lost and found inventory key control and accountability.
- Perform traffic control parking enforcement assist public safety officers and complete other duties as assigned.
Qualifications :
To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skills and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
What You Will Bring as a Security Officer:
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
- Previous experience in security law enforcement military or a related field is preferred (minimum of 1 year) but not required.
- Certificates in First Aid CPR and AED highly preferred but not required.
- Prior hospitality or guest service experience strongly preferred.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Proficiency with basic computer systems used to complete reports logs and email communication.
- Ability to remain calm and professional in high-pressure or emergency situations.
- Excellent judgment integrity and attention to detail.
Requirements:
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- Must be able to lift 50lbs.
- Flexibility to work nights weekends and holidays.
- Required to pass a background check drug test and motor vehicle record (MVR) check.
- Required to provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States.
- Requires physical stamina and the ability to work indoors and outdoors remain on your feet for extended periods climb stairs and move quickly for short distances as needed.
Additional Information :
Why Westgate
- Comprehensive health benefits medical dental and vision
- Paid Time Off (PTO) vacation sick and personal
- Paid Holidays
- 401K with generous company match
- Get access to your pay as you need it with our Daily Pay benefit
- Family benefits including pregnancy and parental leave and adoption assistance
- Wellness Programs
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Tuition Assistance
- Military Leave
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Life Disability Accident Critical Illness & Hospital Insurance
- Pet Insurance
- Exclusive discounts for Team Member (i.e. hotels cruise resorts restaurants entertainment etc.)
- Advancement & development opportunities
- Community Involvement Programs
Westgate Resorts is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin protected veteran status disability status or any other protected status under federal state or local law. If you have a disability and believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to complete your application or any part of the recruiting process please email with the job title and the location of the position for which you are applying.
This job posting is intended to provide a general overview of the position and may not include every responsibility duty or qualification required. Duties responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
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