Team Lead Security

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:

This is a supervisory position for the Vail Mountain Security department.  Responsible for leadership of day to day departmental operations and communication with Manager, Asst. Mgr. & Team Lead for One on Ones & performance management/evaluations of seasonal patrol staff.  This is an hourly position.

Job Specifications: 

• Starting Wage: $23.00/hr - $28.55/hr
• Employment Type: Year Round
• Shift Type: Full Time hours available
• Minimum Age: At least 18 years of age
• Housing Availability: No

Job Responsibilities:

• Lead and organize daily operations of the department.
• Respond promptly and professionally to guest and employee issues and requests.
• Respond to emergency situations and ensure that required notifications are promptly made.
• Track, organize, and ensure completion of monthly building inspections and associated audits. 
• Focus on safety by leading daily briefings and participating in monthly staff meetings.
• Ensure incident reports are completed and followed up on.
• Oversee fire and life safety systems of Vail Mountain facilities.
• Ensure functionality of access control systems.
• Assist Manager, Assistant Manager, and Supervisor in evaluating team member’s day to day performance.
• Maintain a dialogue with Assistant Manager & Supervisor regarding training/development requests and needs of team members.
• Promote an inclusive, safe, productive, enjoyable work environment.
• Foster relationships with all mountain and company departments.
• Be a positive representative of Vail Resorts, its values, and its mission “Experience of a Lifetime”.
• Other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements:

• High school graduate or equivalent
• One year in Security or relevant field
• Valid driver’s license
• Proficient with Microsoft applications
• Fluent in English
• Background check
• CPR, Advanced First Aid, knowledge of Vail Mountain, knowledge of VR policies.

The expected pay range is $23.00/hr - $28.55/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  510481
Reference Date: 07/29/2025 
Job Code Function: Security