Lead Security Officer

Job Title: Lead Security Officer

Department: Security

Reports To: Chief of Security

Prepared By: Sierra-at-Tahoe

Prepared Date: 07/2026

FLSA Status: Non-exempt

Pay Status: Hourly

YR Status: Seasonal (Full-time)

Benefit Status: None

Pay Rate: Starting at $22/hr DOE

Embrace the thrill of winter and step outside of the norm and into an outdoor opportunity you’ll cherish forever. Here at Sierra, we pride ourselves on our welcoming and inclusive work atmosphere that keeps the stoke high for our guests and employees alike all season long. If you’re looking for an exciting and engaging winer role centrally stationed in the beautiful Sierra Nevada, you just found it.

NOTE: This job description shall not be construed as a contract for employment. Must be at least 18 years of age. Sierra-at-Tahoe is an at-will employer. This position requires a post offer background check.

SUMMARY

Are you friendly, professional, and enjoy helping others? Sierra’s Lead Security Officer provides security functions to both internal and external guests. Work to prevent thefts and fraud around the ski resort and help insure a safe and orderly environment for guests and employees. As a customer focused organization, a crucial part of each employee’s job is to get and keep guests.

Duties and Responsibilities are (but not limited to):

1. Assists the Chief of Security with daily tasks, including (but not limited to) admirative responsibilities, hiring, training, motivating, scheduling, evaluating and disciplining department staff of 8-12 employees.
2. Assist the Chief of Security with the daily operations and management of the Lost & Found office (i.e. inventory control, daily logs, staffing, communications with property owner, etc.).
3. Assist the Chief of Security in communicating daily duties and special projects with department staff.
4. Provide vehicle and foot patrol of company property and grounds.
5. Provide safety protection of all company property, employees, and guests; ensuring guest satisfaction.
6. Assist in the investigation of accidents, injuries, and suspected crimes across the resort.
7. Complete daily reports, logs, and other required written documents.
8. Assist with locker inquiries and provide services to these guests as needed.
9. Security activities, traffic control, aid to the public as required (i.e. lost keys, first aid, help resolve conflict using diplomatic tact, etc.).
10. Operate vehicles including, but not limited to, cars, trucks, and snowmobiles when authorized by supervisor to transport guests and/or products to designated locations.
11. Assist with Ski Patrol, Guest Services, and other departments as needed.
12. Contribute to team effort by participating in job sharing, assuming responsibility for the cleanliness of the resort and safety of guests and employees; participating in safety meetings; accepting diverse assignments; maintain a positive and friendly attitude and demeanor in all internal and external interactions.
13. Meet service level objectives and department goals as set forth by immediate supervisor.
14. Flexible working hours.

RESPONSIBILITIES TO SAFETY
1. Protect the safety of self, co-workers, and Sierra-at-Tahoe Resort guests at all times.
2. Report any potentially harmful equipment or situations to the immediate supervisor without delay.
3. Report safety-related accidents and incidents at once to immediate supervisor and/or dispatch.
4. Follow all company and department safety policies and procedures.
5. Operate equipment in a safe manner that will not lead to injury of yourself or others.

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, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or general education degree (G.E.D.); or six to twelve months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Successful completion of any specialized training modules as required by the State of California Bureau of Security and Investigative Services.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret graphs.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Must be registered with the California Department of Consumer Affairs as a Security Guard/Patrol person or Proprietary Private Security Officer prior to starting date. Registration includes Live-Scan fingerprinting, Ca. Dept. of Justice and FBI background investigation. Certificates of Completion of State mandated Security Officer training may be required. Must have valid driver’s license and become Resort Certified for any equipment used.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, bend, squat, talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb, kneel, crawl, crouch, stoop or balance. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Basic Skiing/Snowboarding skills not required but preferred.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to guest/employee interaction, moving mechanical parts, high altitudes and changing indoor conditions (close-quarters, wet, humid/steamy, slick, illuminated, cold/hot/sharp/loud surfaces and/or equipment). Occasionally exposed to rapidly changing outdoor environments and conditions. The noise level in the workplace is usually moderate.