Security - Denali Operations

At Northern Hospitality Group, our vision is simple:
Share Alaska with the world. Our mission is to transform our community with innovation and creativity through the best locally crafted goods and legendary hospitality in Alaska.

Be Legendary. Be Honorable. Be One Team.

The Security Officer ensures a safe, secure, and welcoming environment for all guests, employees, and property across NHG Denali locations, including restaurants, bars, breweries, and lodging facilities. This role involves monitoring access, preventing unsafe or disruptive behavior, and responding quickly and appropriately to incidents.

The ideal candidate is alert, decisive, physically capable, and committed to maintaining a safe and enjoyable experience for all patrons and staff.

• Monitor entrances and verify guest identity, including checking IDs and cover charges when applicable.
• Observe patrons for unsafe, aggressive, or disruptive behavior and intervene as needed.
• Respond quickly to incidents, de-escalate conflicts, and involve law enforcement when necessary.
• Protect company property, equipment, and guests from damage or theft.
• Maintain situational awareness at all times; detect falsified identification or suspicious behavior.
• Physically remove or restrain individuals in accordance with company policy and safety protocols.
• Communicate effectively with management, staff, and law enforcement as needed.
• Report all incidents, observations, and maintenance/security concerns accurately and promptly.
• Follow all company safety procedures, legal regulations, and operational policies.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to make quick, sound decisions under pressure.
• High level of integrity and trustworthiness.
• Physical strength and endurance to manage security incidents.
• Alertness, observation, and situational awareness.
• Work occurs in restaurants, bars, breweries, lodging facilities, and outdoor areas.
• Noise levels can be loud; surfaces may be uneven or slippery.
• Exposure to hazards such as slips, trips, falls, and adverse weather conditions in Denali, Alaska (spring and fall) may occur.
• Frequent interaction with staff in food prep areas requires hand hygiene and adherence to sanitation standards.

• Requires extended standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, and climbing.
• Ability to lift and move objects weighing up to 80 lbs repeatedly.
• Requires alert observation, quick judgment, and physical intervention when necessary.
• Must be able to stand for full shifts.

Primarily evening and nighttime shifts.

Hours vary depending on business volume and special events.

Hourly position; pay commensurate with experience.

• 401(k)
• Health, dental, and vision benefits available to eligible full‑time employees.
• Paid time off.
• Employee discounts on meals and in‑house products at all NHG locations.
• Opportunities for advancement to management roles within our growing organization.
• Supportive, team‑oriented work environment.

Northern Hospitality Group is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization. Hiring decisions are made based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.

Please note that this job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the role. Duties and responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice.