Residences Security Guard

Job Title: Residences Security Guard

Department: Residences

Reports To: Director & Assistant Director, Residences

Class: Full-Time, Seasonal & Year-round

Location: Gurney’s Inn Resort & Seawater Spa, Montauk, NY

Pay: $25 Per Hour

Benefits: Eligible – Medical/Dental/Vision/401k/Life/Pet

About Us:
Gurney’s is a premier luxury destination offering unparalleled oceanfront experiences in Montauk. Our mission is to create a unique, effortlessly elegant experience for our guests.

Job Summary:
The Residence Security Guard is responsible for ensuring the safety and well-being of residence owners and their guests, as well as resort guests and team members, by maintaining a professional, visible, and approachable presence with a service-first, de-escalation mindset. This role involves active monitoring, rapid emergency response, incident investigation, and proactive patrolling to maintain a secure and welcoming residential environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Security & Safety Monitoring

• Create a sense of familiarity and trust with residence owners and their guests by recognizing them, becoming familiar with their unit(s), and staying aware of their associated vehicles.
• Monitor fire panels for alarms, troubles, and faults.
• Respond immediately to fire, intruder, and carbon monoxide alarms.
• Patrol all areas of the resort, with a primary focus on Residences, identifying and reporting unsafe acts, hazardous conditions, and suspicious activity.
• Regularly monitor CCTV for unusual or suspicious behavior.

Incident Response & Investigation

• Respond promptly to all calls and perform duties as assigned.
• Complete incident and accident reports in a timely and accurate manner.
• Conduct investigations utilizing CCTV footage and witness statements.
• Administer minimal first aid and emergency medical treatment until first responders arrive.

Operational Duties

• Maintain familiarity with the resort’s Emergency Preparedness Matrix.
• Complete daily security checklists in full.
• Manage key control, provide key assists, and perform door lock programming and maintenance.
• Conduct lock audits and periodic checks of vacant Residence units.

Other Duties

• Perform other job-related tasks as assigned by management.

Qualifications:

• Previous security, law enforcement, or military experience preferred; hospitality experience a plus.
• Strong observational and communication skills.
• Ability to remain calm and professional in high-pressure situations.
• Basic first aid and CPR certification preferred.
• Proficient in report writing and basic computer systems; CCTV monitoring experience preferred.
• Must be able to work varied shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to stand, walk, and patrol for extended periods.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
• Comfortable responding to emergencies in all weather conditions

Pay and Compensation Package:

• $25.00 per hour
• For Full-time team members we offer comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off.
• Employee discounts on accommodations, dining, and spa services.
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth.