Dorm Security Guard - Mount Rushmore

Overview

Live. Work. Explore. as a part of our Risk & Safety team in Mount Rushmore National Memorial!

Located in the beautiful Black Hills region of South Dakota, Mount Rushmore National Memorial is open year-round and operates retail shops and a variety dining outlets serving convenient grab-and-go meals and coffee. No matter what your job is, you will be a proud steward of the park and play an essential role in providing warm and friendly hospitality to all our guests.

We’re hiring Dorm Security Guards to Live. Work. Explore. this summer!

Job Summary:

The security guard is to help ensure the employee dormitory area, and other areas as assigned, is safe and secure by conducting regular reviews and checks throughout the scheduled shift.

The Details:

Position Type: Seasonal

Season Dates: Starting May 2025 and ending October 2025

Pay: $15.55 per hour

Schedule: 56 hours every two weeks, alternating 4 days per week and 3 days per week. Shifts are 7:00pm to 3:30am

Why Mount Rushmore National Memorial?

We are a welcoming community who work hard, share a real passion for the environment, and enjoy crafting memorable experiences for our guests. As part of the Xanterra Travel Collection®, we are the primary authorized concessionaire in Mount Rushmore, and proud stewards of the park.

Life in Mount Rushmore:

• Employee housing (dormitory-style or RV site) and on-site employee meals (cafeteria-style)
• On-site laundry facility, employee shuttle service, Wi-Fi (limited bandwidth)
• Fast-paced, exciting work environment with plenty of upward mobility and growth opportunities
• Meet people of all ages from all over the country and world
• The adventure of a lifetime!
  
  

Benefits:

• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Program
• Learning and Development Program
  
  

Perks:

• Black Hills VIP Training Pass Discounts for local attractions
• Retail, Lodging and Travel Discounts
• Planned employee trips and activities
• 15% Verizon service/products discount
• $350 Referral Bonus Program
  
  

Responsibilities

• Be alert and awake during scheduled shifts; scheduled shifts are generally 7:00pm to 3:30am but can change subject to business needs.
• Patrols the dormitory area, including the parking lot immediately adjacent to the dormitory and the shelter area known as “the gazebo”.
• Assist employees who live in the dormitory with questions or who may have locked themselves out of their room.
• Examines doors, windows, and gates to determine that they are secure.
• Maintain activity logs of disturbances, suspicious activity, or items of note on the shift report.
• Complete and turn in shift report prior to clocking out for the shift.
• Warns violators of rule/procedure infractions and document either in shift report or escalate to appropriate staff as needed.
• Watches for and reports irregularities such as fire hazards, leaking water pipes, and security doors left unlocked.
• May conduct inspections of fire/safety equipment as requested.
• Sounds alarm or calls National Park Service/emergency services by telephone in case of fire or presence of unauthorized persons or other emergency.
• May assist Fire and Safety Supervisor in conducting fire drills and room inspections.
• Follow Company and departmental environmental and safety practices, policies, and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.
  
  

Qualifications

• Previous security or monitoring experience is strongly preferred.
• Must possess a valid driver's license and a clean driving record for the past 3 years.
• Ability to learn and use the Incident Reporting software and prepare Incident reports and daily shift reports.
• Ability to capture relevant factual information in order to properly complete reporting requirements.
• Must have or able to obtain CPR, First Aid and AED certification through the American Heart Association.
• Willing to “pitch-in” and help the team with tasks.
• Must be a positive team player with flexible schedules who like to have fun and have the passion to work.
  
  

Physical Requirements include:

Frequently standing, walking, sitting, and liftying/carrying up to 10 pounds.

Occassionaly handling, reaching outward, reaching over shoulder, climbing, crawling, squatting/kneeling, bending, lifting/carrying 11-50 pounds, and pushing/pulling 13-25 pounds.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.