Field Lead Security Officer

 
Create Your Experience of a Lifetime!  

Come work and play in the mountains!  Whether it's your first time seeing the mountains, or you already call them home, 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. 

  

Join the Grand Teton Lodge Company for a season or stay for a career at one/many of our 40+ resorts. From day one, you'll receive some of the highest compensation rates in the industry, free access to Grand Teton and Yellowstone National Parks, FREE Employee housing, an easy and affordable meal plan, free activities, 40% retail discounts, the chance to grow through Epic Service - our leading training and development program, and wellness benefits to fuel your success.  

 

Other Employee Benefits 

• Paid SICK time
• Paid PTO after 500 hrs. 
• 401(k) Retirement Plan  
• Employee Assistance Program
• Excellent training and professional development
• Referral Program 

  

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Job Summary:

The Team Lead (Field Lead) Security Officer provides frontline leadership and operational support within GTLC Security field operations, reinforcing departmental standards while promoting a safe and positive guest and employee experience. This role responds to and leads field operations during medical emergencies, de-escalations, wildlife interactions, disputes, concerns, violations, and other common calls in a remote National Park setting. The Field Lead guides and supports Intermediate Security Officers during routine patrols, inspections, and field assignments, ensuring work is completed accurately, timely, and in accordance with departmental procedures across all assigned locations. This position communicates effectively and ensures proper intake, documentation, submission, and escalation of operational and empirical findings through the appropriate chain of command.

 

Job Specifications: 

• Starting Wage: $20/hr 
• Employment Type: Summer Seasonal 2026 
• Shift Type: Full Time 
• Minimum Age: At least 18 years of age 
• Housing Availability: Yes 

 

Job Responsibilities:

• Represent the Security Department, at all times, to create opportunities for positive community interactions (PCIs) and positive guest interactions (PGIs).
• Model professional conduct, decision-making, and communication standards in guest-facing and employee-facing interactions.
• Maintain a strong working knowledge of other GTLC departments in order to assist them with issues that relate to security, loss prevention, risk management and safety concerns for both life and property.
• Support field operations during active incidents including medical emergencies, de-escalations, wildlife interactions, disputes, and violations.
• Provide direct supervision, guidance, and mentorship to Intermediate Security Officers during assigned shifts.
• Serve as the primary escalation point for complex or evolving field situations prior to Chief of Security involvement.
• Ensure patrols, inspections, and field assignments are conducted accurately, timely, and in compliance with departmental procedures.
• Ensure proper documentation, intake, and submission of incident reports and empirical findings.
• Assist with operational readiness, situational awareness, and proactive risk identification in assigned areas.
• Other duties as assigned

 

Job Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Associates Degree Preferred.
• Possess the ability to maintain confidential information – both written and verbal.
• Proven experience in emergency response.
• Experience coaching and leading diverse teams.
• Minimum three years’ experience in managing staff at supervisory level.
• Possess a current certification in CPR/AED and First Aid.
• Ability t