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Lead Security

Vail Resorts
Breckenridge, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 15 Jan 2026
💰 $53,100/yr($44,000/yr$53,100/yr)

About the role

 

Create Your Experience of a Lifetime!

 

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 Epic 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.

 

Candidates for year-round positions are reviewed on a rolling basis. Applications will be accepted up to 90 days after the posting date, or until the position is filled (whichever is first).
 

Job 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
     

Full Time roles are eligible for the above, plus:

  • Health Insurance; Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, and Vision Insurance plans (for eligible seasonal employees after working 500 hours)
  • Free ski passes for dependents
  • Critical Illness and Accident plans

 

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:

  • Starting Wage: $22.00/hr - $26.55/hr
  • Employment Type: Year Round
  • Shift Type: Full Time
  • Minimum Age: At least 18 years of age
  • Housing Availability: No 

 

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,
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