Security Officer

Pay rate $18.00 / hour - Use our Daily Pay benefit and get access to your pay as you need it.

Westgate Vacation Villas & Town Center Resort offers you an incredible opportunity to meet and share stories with guests from around the world who come to experience Central Florida’s world-famous theme parks and attractions. Enjoy the excitement and surroundings of our world-class resort, featuring award-winning attractions and restaurants. As part of Westgate Resorts—recognized by U.S. News as one of the Best Companies to Work For—you’ll be joining a team committed to excellence and creating unforgettable vacation experiences, and supporting your career growth where you are or at 60+ resorts across the company.

Security Officers act as an instrument of corporate policy in the execution of the CFI, Inc. Safety and Security Program. This is accomplished through an impartial and consistently cooperative effort on behalf of uniformed team members and management.

As a Security Officer, you will; 

• Provide the initial response to all incidents of a Police, Fire or Medical nature and act accordingly within the scope of duties as a Security Officer.
• Maintain a uniformed security presence at specified company interests.
• Manage entry and exit control points at designated properties.
• Monitor a proprietary monitoring station or front desk (fire alarm panel) as required by law and monitor Security surveillance system.
• Conduct safety inspections as directed by policy and established procedure.
• Maintain individual Security activity records, checklists and logs.
• Write detailed and accurate incident reports as required using computer skills and emails.
• Respond to basic service requests and perform preventative maintenance on the electronic guest room security system and in-room electronic safes if applicable.
• Perform lost and found inventory control tasks.
• Perform traffic control and parking enforcement duties as required.
• Respond to any security related complaints and take appropriate actions.
• Assist public safety officers in the performance of their duties as requested and/or required.
• Perform key control and accounting duties.
• Perform any other task, requested by management, within the scope of corporate policy.

• Class D Security Officer, preferred (Must obtain within 90 day of employment)
• Valid Drivers License required
• Must be able to lift 50lbs and work in outdoor weather conditions. 
• Strong written and verbal communications skills with the ability to interact with all levels of team members and guests in an attentive and service-oriented manner.
• Must be at least 18 and have a valid driver’s license to drive company golf carts.
• Required to pass a background check, drug test, and prove eligibility to work in the United States. 

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 WGAccommodations@wgresorts.com 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.