Part-Time

Security Officer

Updated on 8/23/2026

Jay Peak Resort

Jay Peak Resort

201-500 employees

Four-season resort offering waterpark, skiing, golf

Compensation Overview

$20/hr

+ 401(k) employer match

Jay, VT, USA

In Person

Category
Security & Protective Services
Required Skills
CPR
First Aid
OSHA

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Requirements
  • Must possess a valid Vermont driver's license.
  • Must obtain First Aid, CPR, and AED certification annually.
  • May possess or obtain EMT status and/or Firefighter I certification as needs arise.
  • Must stay current with Occupational Safety and Health Administration training requirements.
  • Must be able to make good decisions in difficult situations.
  • Must be able to pass a criminal background check.
  • Must have flexibility in schedule and be available on weekends and holidays, including Christmas and New Year's.
  • Must be able to work independently when the resort has low occupancy.
  • Must be able to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
  • Must be able to write routine reports and correspondence.
  • Must be able to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees.
  • Must be able to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.
  • Must be able to apply basic algebra and geometry concepts.
  • Must be able to solve practical problems involving a variety of concrete variables where limited standardization exists.
  • Must be able to interpret written, oral, diagrammatic, and schedule-based instructions.
  • Must have basic computer skills, including use of proprietary access-control, surveillance, and incident-reporting systems.
  • Must be able to stand, walk, use hands to handle objects, and climb or balance frequently.
  • Must occasionally sit, reach, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, taste, or smell.
  • Must occasionally lift or move more than 100 pounds.
  • Must be able to work in wet or humid conditions, around fumes or airborne particles, extreme heat, and risk of electrical shock.
Responsibilities
  • Execute patrol operations, crisis management, emergency response, fire safety, physical security, information protection, incident management, and investigations.
  • Prevent damage and losses by executing operations plans and enforcing security and fire safety policies and procedures.
  • Conduct tracked rounds and surveillance of all resort land, buildings, and property owned or managed by Jay Peak.
  • Conduct directed patrols of high-traffic and incident areas, including areas outside dining facilities and liquor-licensed locations.
  • Respond to injured employees and guests and provide appropriate first aid, CPR, or AED treatment.
  • Respond to motor vehicle accidents, criminal incidents, guest-conduct incidents, theft, vandalism, assaults, smoke or fire alarms, noise disturbances, animal complaints, open fires, and intoxicated persons or employees.
  • Complete daily fire-safety inspections designed to meet State of Vermont requirements.
  • Consult with management before taking action when appropriate in difficult or awkward situations.
  • Provide guests with knowledgeable information about resort amenities and local community offerings.
  • Assist guests by carrying luggage, coordinating snow removal, and delivering items such as cots.
  • Execute security, emergency-response, and fire-safety operation plans to maintain a safe and secure environment.
  • Patrol and monitor company property according to assigned security assignments.

Jay Peak Resort is a four-season destination in Northern Vermont that combines a year-round indoor waterpark, an ice arena, a championship golf course, and the region’s best skiing and snowboarding with a full slate of lodging, dining, and activities. Guests choose from seasonal experiences—from winter skiing and snowboarding to summer camp and the August West Music Festival, plus corporate retreats—and move between an on-site waterpark, slopes, golf, and other amenities with a variety of accommodations and dining options. The resort differentiates itself through its broad mix of year-round activities, family-friendly programs, and events, along with its convenient proximity to Canada and Burlington, making it a versatile mountain getaway for individuals, families, and organizations. Its goal is to provide a memorable, versatile mountain escape that caters to guests of all ages and interests, delivering a wide range of experiences beyond the typical resort stay.

Company Size

201-500

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Jay, Vermont

Founded

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What believers are saying

  • Winter 2025-26 brings a new six-person Doppelmayr lift replacing Superstar Express.
  • Jay Peak added $500,000 of snowmaking gear for 2025-26, improving coverage and efficiency.
  • The 2026 season shows continued investment, signaling stabilization after receivership.

What critics are saying

  • On July 22, 2026, police arrested a vault supervisor for allegedly stealing $70,790.
  • Jay Peak still carries EB-5 fraud baggage from 2016, sustaining reputational scrutiny.
  • A future safety failure triggers renewed state or federal intervention, crippling bookings and financing.

What makes Jay Peak Resort unique

  • Pacific Group Resorts closed Jay Peak on November 1, 2022, preserving operations.
  • Jay Peak now runs Vermont's largest fully automated air-water snowmaking system.
  • PGRI operates six resorts across the U.S. and Canada, sharing capital and expertise.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Parental Leave

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick Leave

401(k) Company Match

Employee Discounts

Company News

Hospitality Net
Jun 7th, 2023
Melissa Sheffer has been appointed Director of Rooms at The Woodstock Inn & Resort

Sheffer joins the Woodstock Inn & Resort from Jay Peak Resort, where she served as director of rooms and community engagement.

Vermont Public
Sep 8th, 2022
Pacific Group Resorts, Inc. acquires Jay Peak Resort Inc for $76M

If the sale is approved by a federal judge, Pacific Group Resorts will purchase Jay Peak for $76 million.

MarketBeat
Aug 3rd, 2022
Jay Peak Resort Inc has issues with massive fraud case

A Utah-based resort company that owns several ski areas has made a bid to buy Jay Peak Resort, the Vermont ski resort that was rocked by a massive fraud case involving its former owner and president.