Lead Security

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Come work and play in the mountains!  Whether it’s your first-time seeing snow or you were born on the slopes, joining our team means discovering (or re-discovering!) a passion for the outdoors while building lifelong connections with teammates and guests from around the world.

With 40 resorts across 3 continents, you can join our team for a season or stay to build a career. From day one, you'll receive some of the highest compensation rates in the industry, free pass(es) along with free ski and snowboard lessons, 40% retail discounts, the chance to grow through Epic Service - our leading training and development experience, and wellness benefits to fuel your success.

Hiring for our seasonal positions occurs on a rolling basis. Applications will be accepted until March 15th or until the positions are filled (whichever is first).

Employee Benefits

•    Ski/Mountain Perks! Free passes for employees, employee discounted lift tickets for friends and family AND free ski lessons 
•    MORE employee discounts on lodging, food, gear, and mountain shuttles
•    401(k) Retirement Plan 
•    Employee Assistance Program
•    Excellent training and professional development
•    Referral Program

To Learn More, please review the Benefits Eligibility Summary

Job Summary:

The Security Lead position provides supervision and leadership to the Mountain Security Department. Mountain Security is primarily a guest service department that provides a variety of loss prevention, fire and life safety, and access control services 

Job Specifications:

• Expected Pay Range: $22.00 - $24.00 / hour
• Shift & Schedule Availability: Full Time, Winter Seasonal
• Skill Level: Lead

Job Responsibilities:

• Responsible for supervision of all security officers in the performance of their duties
• Supervises all security activities and operations as outlined in the security training manual and performs training related activities
• Monitors and supervises shrinkage throughout the resort, report safety hazards, unacceptable behavior, or suspicious persons to Security Supervisor
• Respond promptly and professionally to guest and employee situations, events and requests. These will not always fall within the scope of specific departmental responsibilities,
• Perform patrols during assigned shifts in a manner that designated facilities are completely checked on a regular basis as a deterrent against any and all problems.
• Be knowledgeable of other departments so as to be able to assist in assuring the maintenance and upkeep of facilities and equipment as related to security and safety issues,
• Prepares necessary maintenance requests for safety-related maintenance requirements.
• Be responsive to emergency situations and ensure that required notifications are completed,
• Prepare coherent, legible and complete professional reports under existing guidelines,
• Work with local public safety agencies to resolve various situations and concerns.
• Be familiar with Communications Center operations,
• Be available upon reasonable notice to patrol any shift,
• Provide asset protection and escorts,
• Follow department, mountain, and Corporate Policy and Procedures,
• Must be able to work as a team,
• Other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements:

• 2 years of security, law enforcement, military or emergency services,
• Minimum 1 year of supervisory experience,
• High School or GED,
• Valid drivers license,
• Proficient with Microsoft applications and email,
• English - read, write and speak,
• Able to lift and carry 100lbs,
• Able to stand and walk up to 8 hours per day,
• Able to pass a background check
• Able to obtain a Proprietary Private Security Officer or Guard Card,
• Ability to work in all indoor  and outdoor  conditions, including severe weather,

The expected pay range is $22.00 - $24.00. This is the pay range we reasonably expect to pay for this position. Individual compensation decisions are based on a variety of factors.

In completing this application, and when submitting related documentation, applicants may redact information that identifies their age, date of birth, and/or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution. 

Vail Resorts is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other status protected by applicable law.

Requisition ID  506598
Reference Date: 01/04/2025 
Job Code Function: Lead: Security  

Salary : $22 - $24