Moonlight Basin Security Officer

Summary

There’s a side of Big Sky, Montana that’s unlike anywhere else—and at Moonlight Basin, you’ll experience it firsthand. Spanning over 8,000 acres of breathtaking alpine landscape, Moonlight offers a truly unique blend of natural beauty, outdoor adventure, and elevated private club living.

As part of our team, you’ll work in one of the most scenic and inspiring environments in the country—where towering peaks, endless trails, pristine forests, and direct access to world-class skiing at Big Sky Resort are just the beginning. Whether it’s a powder-filled winter or a sun-drenched summer, Moonlight Basin is a place where work and lifestyle come together in unforgettable ways.

Our team members enjoy the opportunity to grow professionally while being immersed in a culture rooted in excellence, hospitality, and the spirit of the mountains. From golf and hiking to fly fishing, biking, and exploring nearby Yellowstone National Park, Moonlight Basin puts you at the heart of everything that makes Montana special.

Located just minutes from the town of Big Sky and within easy reach of Bozeman, Moonlight offers the perfect balance of adventure, culture, and community. If you're passionate about the outdoors, driven by service, and looking to be part of something exceptional, Moonlight Basin could be the place for you.

The Opportunity

Moonlight Basin is seeking a Security Officer to perform the daily tasks of the security team and ensure a safe and secure environment. The security team works with all departments on a regular basis to assist with a multitude of duties and requests, and the highest level of professionalism and integrity is required at all times.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Conduct interior and exterior patrols throughout the property, including the lodge, clubhouse, golf course, and facilities, checking for unsecured doors and rooms, trespassers, unauthorized persons in restricted areas, and safety hazards.
• Respond to alarms and assist law enforcement and the fire department.
• Respond to all guest and associate calls, prioritizing emergencies.
• Answer phones and alerts and dispatch calls; respond, communicate, follow up, and provide updates on all incidents.
• Maintain the security office and patrol vehicle, and oversee 8,000 acres of amenities.
• Prepare and submit incident reports in the security software by recording observations, information, occurrences, and surveillance, interviewing witnesses, and obtaining signatures.
• Enforce traffic and parking rules.
• Provide wildlife management and education.
• Perform associate safety training.
• Report and resolve safety hazards throughout the property.
• Drive in inclement weather, including vehicle assists and pull-outs.
• Provide a professional security presence at property activities and events while focusing on customer service.
• Receive and communicate all information pertaining to your shift through daily briefings.

Competencies

• Ensures members and guests receive outstanding service in a friendly environment, with solid product knowledge and all components of guest service.
• Understands and applies all property safety and security procedures to maintain a secure and safe environment for employees, members, and guests.
• Maintains a favorable working relationship with all company employees to foster a positive working environment.
• Maintains the privacy of members and guests at all times.
• Demonstrates the highest level of professionalism and integrity at all times.
• Knowledge of the property's activities and events.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum of 1–2 years of customer service experience.
• Experience in security, law enforcement, or the military preferred.
• CPR/First Aid certificate required upon hiring.
• Current driver's license required.
• General computer software knowledge and abilities.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities.

Benefits of Employment

• Competitive salary
• Annual discretionary bonus
• Health, dental, vision insurance
• Matching 401(k) with match and no vesting schedule
• Short- & Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance paid for by the company
• Complimentary meal per shift
• Tuition reimbursement
• Wellness program
• End-of-season discounts on our retail store items
• End-of-season employee celebration
• Employee housing options available

Working Conditions

This position patrols both indoors and outdoors across the property, including the lodge, clubhouse, golf course, and facilities, in all weather conditions typical of a mountain environment, and may encounter wildlife. Work is performed in 12-hour shifts (night, day, or overlap), and the officer may be called on to respond to emergencies at any time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Requirements

• Position requires walking, driving, and moving most of the working day.
• Must be able to stand and exert well-paced mobility for up to 4 hours at a time.
• Must be able to exert a well-paced ability to reach different outlets and other departments of the property on a timely basis.
• Must be able to bend, stoop, squat, and stretch to fulfill multiple tasks.
• Must be able to lift up to 30 pounds on a regular and continuing basis.
• Must be able to work in inclement weather.
• Must be able to work 12-hour shifts (night, day, or overlap).

Disclaimer

The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this classification. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to do this job.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Team members need to request reasonable accommodation from their manager and/or human resources.