Security Officer

BENCHMARK; Wesley Chapel (FL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Pyramid Global Hospitality is seeking a Security Officer for Saddlebrook Resort, a premier meeting and vacation destination near Tampa, Florida. You will ensure safety for guests and associates, support other departments, and uphold the company’s values while delivering exceptional service.

The role requires vigilance, strong communication, and a willingness to learn and lead by example in a luxury resort setting. Equal opportunity employer with a focus on service excellence.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Hospitality/purchasing experience preferred.
• At least 1 year of customer service experience preferred.
• 2 years of security or police (military or civilian) experience, preferably in a hotel environment.
• 2 years of college in a safety, security or hospitality-related discipline.
• Able to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends and holidays.
• First Aid/CPR certification preferred.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Carry out the property and Benchmark safety policies and procedures with professionalism and teamwork.
• Follow safety procedures to ensure a safe environment for guests and associates.
• Deterrent patrols and high-visibility security to reduce theft and incidents.
• Maintain a peaceful, non-threatening environment for guests and employees.
• Provide assistance or seek aid for individuals in danger or in need of medical attention.
• Respond to emergencies per property procedures.
• Protect guest and employee information in records and operations.
• Complete Daily Activity and Incident Reports.
• Assist in compliance with Liquor Laws.
• Develop and present security-related programs.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Flexibility

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

College in safety/security or hospitality (2 years)

Job description

Pyramid Global Hospitality is a leading hospitality management company with a portfolio of more than 200 hotels and resorts and over 18,000 associates across the United States, Caribbean, and Europe. Our platform includes Benchmark Resorts & Hotels, a collection of distinctive independent properties; Axiom Hospitality, our European hotel management company; and PYRAMIDWORKS, which provides integrated workplace and facilities services. With corporate offices in Boston, The Woodlands, Texas, and London, Pyramid combines global scale with a hands‑on approach focused on exceptional service, operational excellence, and long‑term partnerships. At Pyramid, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to creating an environment where associates are respected, supported, and empowered to grow their careers. Team members have the opportunity to collaborate directly with experienced leaders, take on meaningful stretch assignments, and gain exposure to a diverse portfolio of properties, brands, and markets. Whether you are beginning your hospitality career or bringing years of experience, you'll find opportunities to learn, develop, and make an impact. Our commitment to associates, guests, owners, and the communities we serve has helped make Pyramid and our properties among the most recognized in hospitality. From being named among the best places to work by respected publications such as USA Today, The Boston Globe, and The Houston Chronicle to earning top travel accolades from Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler, Forbes Travel Guide, and U.S. News & World Report, these recognitions reflect the culture, service excellence, and commitment to people that define the Pyramid experience.

About our property:

The award‑winning, 480‑acre Saddlebrook Resort has made a name for itself as a premier meeting and vacation destination, as well as one of the nation’s preeminent athletic training facilities. Purposely planned as a car‑free Walking Village, the resort setting allows guests to easily walk everywhere, surrounded by lagoons and cypress trees. Families and groups visiting our upscale hotel near Tampa, Florida, may choose from 495 rooms and suites with a total of 800 bedrooms, clustered around nine serene courtyards complete with gardens, stone benches, stone paver walkways and native Florida landscaping. Exceptional restaurants and lounges, two golf courses, multiple tennis courts and more complete our offerings.

What you will have an opportunity to do:

We are looking for a highly engaging, safety and customer focused individual to join our team as Security Officer. The successful candidate for this role is engaging, highly detailed, and is open to learning and leading by example, responds in a professional and courteous manner to guests and team, as well as being there to support the team both personally and professionally. The Security Officer is responsible for the safety and security of guests and employees and the property. This includes supporting other department activities to help assure the highest levels of guest and employee service. Where Passion Meets Performance and Hospitality Becomes Legendary. Saddlebrook Resort proudly stands as a premier luxury destination and the Home of the Game Changers – Changing the Game, where our team lives Pyramid Global Hospitality’s values of People First, Integrity, and Excellence while delivering world‑class experiences in sports, hospitality, and guest service. Come Play for a Winning Team!

Your Role:

• Carry out the safety policies and procedures of the property and Benchmark, while maintaining the highest degree of professionalism and teamwork atmosphere as per standards of service.
• Follow safety procedures to ensure a safe working environment for guests and associates.
• Reduce the opportunity for the commission of crimes using preventive patrol and high visibility of security throughout the premises on a timely schedule.
• Promote and preserve the peace on premises to assure a comfortable and non‑threatening environment for guests and employees.
• Aid, or seek aid for, individuals who are in danger of physical harm, or in need of medical attention.
• Respond to emergencies as prescribed in Emergencies Service Procedures of the property.
• Assure the security of guest and employee information both in written reports and in general business operations.
• Complete all Daily Activity and Incident Reports.
• Help assure compliance with Liquor Laws.
• Assist in developing and presenting security related programs.
• Review and edit written records produced by Security Officers.
• Aid in other job classification as determined necessary by immediate superior.

What are we looking for?

• Someone with a High school diploma or equivalent.
• Someone with prior hospitality/purchasing experience preferred
• Someone with at least one year customer service experience preferred
• Someone with 2 years Security or Police (military or civilian) experience, preferably with exposure to the hotel environment
• Someone with 2 years of college in a safety, security or hospitality related discipline
• Someone with able to work a flexible schedule to include nights, weekends and holidays
• Someone with First Aid/CPR certification, prefer instructor rating
• Someone with high quality written and oral communication skills.

Compensation:

- Pyramid Global Hospitality is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Actual compensation packages are based on a wide array of factors unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, years & depth of experience, certifications and specific office location. This may differ in other locations due to cost of labor considerations.

Pyramid Global Hospitality is a leading hospitality management company with a portfolio of more than 200 hotels and resorts and over 18,000 associates across the United States, Caribbean, and Europe. Our platform includes Benchmark Resorts & Hotels, a collection of distinctive independent properties; Axiom Hospitality, our European hotel management company; and PYRAMIDWORKS, which provides integrated workplace and facilities services. With corporate offices in Boston, The Woodlands, Texas, and London, Pyramid combines global scale with a hands‑on approach focused on exceptional service, operational excellence, and long‑term partnerships. At Pyramid, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to creating an environment where associates are respected, supported, and empowered to grow their careers. Team members have the opportunity to collaborate directly with experienced leaders, take on meaningful stretch assignments, and gain exposure to a diverse portfolio of properties, brands, and markets. Whether you are beginning your hospitality career or bringing years of experience, you'll find opportunities to learn, develop, and make an impact. Our commitment to associates, guests, owners, and the communities we serve has helped make Pyramid and our properties among the most recognized in hospitality. From being named among the best places to work by respected publications such as USA Today, The Boston Globe, and The Houston Chronicle to earning top travel accolades from Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler, Forbes Travel Guide, and U.S. News & World Report, these recognitions reflect the culture, service excellence, and commitment to people that define the Pyramid experience.