Security Officer
About this role
Company Description
Starting pay $18.00 per hour - plus enjoy Daily Pay, giving you access to your earnings when you need them!
Discover Westgate Myrtle Beach Oceanfront Resort, a beautiful, full-service resort overlooking the Atlantic Ocean and providing fun for all ages. Guests can kick back and relax in spacious accommodations, splash into our lazy river and pool, and head down the street to explore famous attractions like the Myrtle Beach Boardwalk. The Westgate team welcomes guests to Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, where you can help travelers enjoy an unforgettable, beach-going adventure with the whole family. 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
What You'll Do as a Security Officer:
As a Security Officer at Westgate Resorts, 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 Myrtle Beach 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.
Qualifications
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.
- South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) certification preferred; if not certified, must pass the certification exam within 30 days of hire.
- 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.
If you love creating clean, welcoming spaces for guests and want to be part of a resort that values teamwork, growth, and great service. Apply today and start your Westgate adventure!
Additional Information
Why Westgate?
- Comprehensive Health Benefits – Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
- Paid Time Off – Vacation, Sick, and Personal Time to Recharge
- Paid Holidays
- 401(k) with Generous Company Match to Support Your Future
- Daily Pay – Access Your Earnings When You Need Them
- Family-Focused Benefits – Pregnancy, Parental Leave, and Adoption Assistance
- Wellness Programs to Support Your Well-Being
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
- Tuition Assistance to Help You Grow Your Career
- Military Leave
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – Support When You Need It Most
- Life, Disability, Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Insurance
- Pet Insurance for Your Furry Family Members
- Loyalty Program – Exclusive Discounts on Hotels, Cruises, Resorts, Restaurants, Entertainment, and More
- Low-Cost Gym Membership
- NEW! David A. Siegel Legacy Scholarship – Up to $40,000 for Team Members’ Dependents
- Career Growth and Advancement Opportunities
- Community Involvement – Give Back and Make an Impact
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 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.
Company at a glance
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.
Top Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Coverage
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Holidays
- 401(k)
- Daily Pay
- Pregnancy Leave
- Parental Leave
- Adoption Assistance
- Wellness Programs
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Tuition Assistance
- Military Leave
- Employee Assistance Program
- Life Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- Accident Insurance
- Critical Illness Insurance
- Hospital Insurance
- Pet Insurance
- Loyalty Program
- Gym Membership
- Scholarship
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