Security Officer

Company Description

Nestled on 145 beautiful, wooded acres in the heart of the Ozark Mountains, Westgate Branson Woods Resort is close to the action in Branson – "The Live Entertainment Capital of the World!" Help create remarkable guest experiences at our world‑class resort, where guests can venture outside and take advantage of one of our many hiking trails to breathe in fresh air and admire the beautiful waterfalls, then relax in one of our spacious resort rooms.

As one of the most beautiful Branson, Missouri, resorts, Westgate Branson Woods boasts the amenities travelers expect from a full‑service resort hotel. As part of Westgate Resorts, recognized by U.S. News, as one of the Best Companies to Work For, you’ll 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.

Pay Rate: $18/ hour – Use our Daily Pay benefit and get access to your pay as you need it.

Must be able to work any shifts assigned, including evenings, overnights, weekends and holidays.

Must have valid driver's license with clean driving record.

As a Resort Security Officer
, you help keep our resort safe, secure, and welcoming. This role blends security responsibilities with hospitality‑focused service, ensuring our guests, team members, and property are protected while creating a friendly and supportive environment. You maintain a visible presence, manage access points, respond to police, fire, or medical situations, and complete safety inspections and incident reports. By working closely with public safety partners and resort leadership, you help ensure everyone feels safe and cared for.

You demonstrate Westgate’s core values of Passion, Integrity, and Work Ethic in every interaction.

At Westgate Resorts, our team members are the heart of our success. When you join the team, you become part of a company that values hospitality, teamwork, and growth.

• Serve as the first responder to police, fire, and medical incidents within the scope of Security Officer duties.
• Maintain a visible, uniformed security presence across assigned resort areas.
• Control access at designated entry and exit points.
• Monitor security systems, including surveillance cameras and fire alarm panels, in compliance with legal and company requirements.
• Conduct routine safety and security inspections following established procedures.
• Maintain accurate security records, logs, and checklists.
• Prepare clear, timely, and detailed incident reports using computer systems and email.
• Assist guests and team members with security related concerns and service requests.
• Manage lost and found inventory, key control, and accountability.
• Perform traffic control, parking enforcement, assist public safety officers, and complete other duties as assigned.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
• Previous experience in security, law enforcement, military, or a related field is preferred (minimum of 1 year), but not required.
• Certificates in First Aid, CPR and AED highly preferred but not required.
• Prior hospitality or guest service experience strongly preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency with basic computer systems used to complete reports, logs, and email communication.
• Ability to remain calm and professional in high‑pressure or emergency situations.
• Excellent judgment, integrity, and attention to detail.

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs.
• Flexibility to work nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Required to pass a background check, drug test and motor vehicle record (MVR) check.
• Required to provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States.
• Requires physical stamina…