What are the responsibilities and job description for the Winter 25/26: Special Events Security position at POWDR?
Location: Frisco, Colorado
Copper Mountain Resort is a vacation destination located 75 miles west of Denver, Colorado in the heart of the Rocky Mountains. Three vibrant, pedestrian-friendly village areas host lodging, retail outlets, restaurants, bars, and family activities. During the winter months, Copper's world-class terrain offers skiing and riding for all ages and abilities. Each summer, the mountain transforms into a playground for hikers, mountain bikers, and anyone seeking a genuine Colorado experience. Copper Mountain Resort is also home to Woodward Copper action-sports camps, programs, and training facility.
Job Title: Special Events Security
Job Status: On Call
Compensation and Benefits:
- Compensation: Proposed hiring rate of $22.00.
- Benefits: This is a seasonal position eligible for a season pass for employees. Several discount programs (i.e. food & beverage, retail/rental, etc.) also available.
Job Summary:
This position will be responsible for maintaining a security checkpoint and enforcing the particular rules of special events. You will assist the Security Department with Event Security, Overnight Posts, and Village Patrol positions.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Event and Concert Security:
- Control access points and verify credentials for VIP and employee areas.
- Crowd Control for big events
- Overnight post positions for Vendor security
- Ancillary Security duties as assigned by Management
Search bags and coolers for contraband including firearms, outside alcohol, and drugs. Disperse wristbands for persons over the age of 21. Control pedestrian traffic to ensure rules and regulations are applied to all persons passing through a checkpoint. Assist with the overall safety of the resort for guests and employees.
Other Duties as Assigned:
- This job description is an overview of the scope of responsibilities for this job and is not intended to be an inclusive list of job tasks and expectations. With the evolution of POWDR-Copper, the responsibilities of this position may change. The job must be prepared to accept new responsibilities and transfer others.
- Functions as an ambassador of Copper Mountain, modeling and sharing the Copper “culture” with our guests and employees. Upholds the most professional image. Continually strives to exceed our guest’s expectations and create memories for our guests and staff.
- This position is a seasonal position and may have fluctuations in hours worked based upon overall business volumes.
Personal Attributes:
- Is honest and has the highest integrity
- Is able to handle and manage confidential information
- Professional appearance. Adheres to all grooming guidelines
- Follows established policies and procedures
- Is supportive of Core Values
- Sets the example for others and is above reproach
- Is comfortable to challenge established policies and procedures, but once established, is supportive of those rules.
- Is organized in tasks. Sees projects through to the finish. Has good follow-through and makes it a habit of getting back to people on issues.
- Can handle fast paced, potentially high-pressure environment
- Is flexible with hours and days of work
- Is able to work any hours of the day, any days of the week
- Prioritizes and re-prioritizes personal time and work, to have good balance in life
- Maintains consistent demeanor and personality with all guests and co-workers.
- Can commit to 7 shifts in a calendar year
Basic Requirements:
- Must be able to speak English.
- Must be able to stand for ten hours and move quickly when required.
- Must be able to lift fifty (50) pounds.
- Must be able to project voice over a ten-hour period.
- Must be able to work in a cold or hot outside environment for extended periods of time.
- Due to the sensitive nature of this position, a criminal background check will be conducted after position is accepted. This background check will be done in accordance with standards enacted under the Fair Credit Reporting Act.
- Must be at least 21 years old
Preferred Experience and Special Skills:
- Must have a high school education.
This position will be posted and accepting applications until Wednesday, November 5th.
POWDR-Copper Mountain, LLC is an equal opportunity employer and that race/color/religion/sex/sexual orientation/gender identity/national origin/disability/protected veterans or any other applicable status protected by state or local law, are not taken into account in any employment decision. We offer competitive benefits, employee housing, and a unique work atmosphere. All of our job opportunities are located at Copper Mountain Resort in Summit County, Colorado. 90 miles west of Denver, we are situated in the heart of Colorado's playground. All candidates must fill out an application to be considered for employment.
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