Job Description

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 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.

Hiring for our seasonal positions occurs on a rolling basis. Applications will be accepted until December 15th or until the positions are filled (whichever is first).

Employee 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

To Learn More, please review the Benefits Eligibility Summary

Job Summary:

Security Officers ensure that all areas of the resort are in order and undisturbed and that  the resort remains free of safety hazards. Officers ensure the safety of our guests and engage in constant public and guest relations. Officers will have contact with many county services such as Fire Department, Local and State Police

Job Specifications: 

• Starting Wage: $20.00/hr - $22.92/hr
• Employment Type: Winter Seasonal 2025/2026 
• Shift Type: Temporary Help hours available
• Minimum Age: At least 18 years of age 
• Housing Availability: No 

Job Responsibilities:

• Patrol front and back of house areas, reporting any breach of security-to-security Manager  and/or security supervisor.
• Process incident reports and communicate accordingly.
• Performs guest and employee services such as opening building doors, and vehicle  assistance.
• Perform vehicle patrols of parking lots and all outer buildings of the resort.
• Performs foot patrols and reports on unsafe conditions, fire hazards, and security issues.
• Conducts investigations when directed concerning Accident, Employee, and/or Security  Incidents on property.
• Ensure proper procedures for keys and radios.
• Maintains log of monthly inspections of fire and life safety systems.
• Other duties as assigned

Job Qualifications:

• Valid Driver's License and clean driving record
• At least 2 years of formal Resort Security experience - preferred
• At least 2 years hospitality guest service experience preferably in a resort setting- preferred
• Must have knowledge and experience dealing with emergencied
• Knowledge of security processes - preferred
• Able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
• Able to be on your feet for up to 8 hours and work in inclement weather
• Strong communication skills, able to work with a diversity of staff and guests
• Willingness to work flexible schedule including weekend and holidays
• Complete all assigned training
• Any and all other duties assigned

The role you are being hired into requires further background check clearances by the State of Pennsylvania, which will need to be completed before you can begin work. For more information on the clearances, click here . 

The expected pay range is $20.00/hr - $22.92/hr. This is the pay range we reasonably expect to pay for this position. Individual compensation decisions are based on a variety of factors.

In completing this application, and when submitting related documentation, applicants may redact information that identifies their age, date of birth, and/or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution. 

We follow all federal, state, and local laws including restrictions on child/minor labor. Minors hired into this position will not be asked or permitted to engage in any activities restricted to adult workers.

Vail Resorts is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other status protected by applicable law.

Requisition ID  512743
Reference Date: 11/27/2025 
Job Code Function: Security

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