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Security Officer
full-timeWilliamsburg

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Location

Williamsburg

Type

full-time

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Company Description

$18.00/ Hour - Use our Daily Pay benefit and get access to your pay as you need it.

Westgate Historic Williamsburg Resort in Williamsburg, Virginia, provides spacious, period-specific accommodations just a half mile from Colonial Williamsburg – allowing you the incredible opportunity to immerse yourself in American history while helping guests experience an amazing vacation getaway. In addition to providing easy access to Colonial Williamsburg, Westgate Historic Williamsburg Resort is located near Busch Gardens Williamsburg and Water Country USA. As part of Westgate Resorts, recognized by U.S. News?as one of the Best Companies to Work For, you’ll be 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.

Job Description

As a 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 PassionIntegrity, and Work Ethic in every interaction.

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

What You’ll Do as a Security Officer:

  • 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.

Qualifications

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.

What You Will Bring as a Security Officer:

  • 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.
  • Possession of a valid Class D Security Officer license is a plus; however, we will assist qualified. candidates in obtaining this certification if needed.
  • Certificate 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.

Additional Information

Why Westgate?

  • Comprehensive health benefits – medical, dental and vision
  • Paid Time Off (PTO) – vacation, sick, and personal
  • Paid Holidays
  • 401K with generous company match
  • Get access to your pay as you need it with our Daily Pay benefit
  • Family benefits including pregnancy, and parental leave and adoption assistance
  • Wellness Programs
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Tuition Assistance
  • Military Leave
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Life, Disability, Accident, Critical Illness & Hospital Insurance
  • Pet Insurance
  • Exclusive discounts for Team Member (i.e., hotels, cruise, resorts, restaurants, entertainment, etc.) 
  • Advancement & development opportunities
  • Community Involvement Programs

 

Westgate Resorts is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status or any other protected status under federal, state or local law. If you have a disability and believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to complete your application or any part of the recruiting process, please email [email protected] with the job title and the location of the position for which you are applying.

This job posting is intended to provide a general overview of the position and may not include every responsibility, duty, or qualification required. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

  • Property: 41003-WG Historic Williamsburg
  • Career Site Category: Security & Safety
  • Compensation: USD18 - USD18 - hourly
  • Other facts

    Tech stack
    Security,Hospitality,Communication,Attention To Detail,First Aid,CPR,Incident Reporting,Surveillance,Access Control,Teamwork,Judgment,Professionalism,Traffic Control,Customer Service,Safety Inspections,Record Keeping

    About Westgate Resorts

    We are proud to be recognized by U.S. News & World Report as one of the Best Companies to Work For. This award reflects our ongoing commitment to creating a positive, supporting, and rewarding workplace where our Team Members can grow and thrive. At Westgate Resorts, we believe our people are the heart of everything we do - and this honor is a testament to their passion, integrity, and work ethic.

    Westgate Resorts is a diversified hospitality company headquartered in Orlando, Fla., featuring the largest privately held timeshare resort club in the world and a portfolio of more than 60 resort properties. The company offers spacious villa accommodations, world-class amenities, and family-friendly destinations in sought-after locations such as Orlando, Las Vegas, Gatlinburg, Park City, and Myrtle Beach. In 2025, the company expanded its footprint with the addition of VI Resorts by Westgate, enhancing its presence in the Pacific Northwest, Hawaii, Canada, and Mexico. Since its founding in 1982, Westgate has focused on creating memorable vacations and delivering exceptional service, while maintaining a commitment to innovation, hospitality, and community engagement. Whether guests are seeking relaxation, adventure, or a combination of both, the company’s 9,000 Team Members provide personalized and value-driven getaways tailored to every traveler’s needs.

    Our Mission:
    We create meaningful vacation experiences that bring families together, foster connection, and build cherished memories for a lifetime.

    Social Responsibility:
    We strive to be successful within the confines of ethical and moral standards to uphold the quality of our natural environment and community. The health and safety of our owners and team members is paramount.
    Westgate Resorts also operates the Westgate Resorts Foundation, which was started in 2001 and has since grown to provide assistance to more than 250 charities and causes in communities where Westgate Resorts team members live and work.

    Team size: 5,001-10,000 employees
    LinkedIn: Visit
    Industry: Hospitality
    Founding Year: 1982

    What you'll do

    • As a Security Officer, you will maintain a visible presence, manage access points, and respond to emergencies while ensuring a welcoming environment for guests. You will also conduct safety inspections and prepare incident reports.

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    What does a Security Officer do at Westgate Resorts?

    As a Security Officer at Westgate Resorts, you will: as a Security Officer, you will maintain a visible presence, manage access points, and respond to emergencies while ensuring a welcoming environment for guests. You will also conduct safety inspections and prepare incident reports..

    Why join Westgate Resorts as a Security Officer?

    Westgate Resorts is a leading Hospitality company.

    Is the Security Officer position at Westgate Resorts remote?

    The Security Officer position at Westgate Resorts is based in Williamsburg, Virginia, United States. Contact the company through Clera for specific work arrangement details.

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