Security Officer (Swing Shift)

Pyramid Global Hospitality; La Quinta (CA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Pyramid Global Hospitality seeks a Security Officer at the La Quinta Resort and Club in California. The role focuses on guest and employee safety, professional conduct, and proactive security measures across the property.

You will engage with guests and team members, respond to emergencies, and help maintain a secure, welcoming environment. Compensation starts at $18.50 per hour, with opportunities to grow within a world-class property.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Prior hospitality or purchasing experience preferred.
• At least one year of customer service experience preferred.
• Two years of security or police experience, preferably in a hotel environment.
• Two years of college in safety, security or hospitality discipline.
• Guard Card required.
• First Aid/CPR certification preferred.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Carry out safety policies and procedures with professionalism and teamwork.
• Follow safety procedures to ensure a safe guest and associate environment.
• Conduct high-visibility patrols to deter crime on a timely schedule.
• Promote a peaceful, non-threatening environment on the premises.
• Assist individuals in danger or needing medical attention.
• Respond to emergencies per property procedures.
• Protect guest and employee information in reports and operations.
• Complete Daily Activity and Incident Reports.
• Help ensure compliance with liquor laws.
• Assist in developing and presenting security-related programs.
• Review and edit written security records.
• Be prepared to assist in other classifications as needed.

Skills

Customer service

Security operations

First Aid/CPR certification

High school diploma

Education

High school diploma

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](https:/www.benchmarkresortsandhotels.com.YXAzOndoZWVsb2Nrc3RyZWV0Y2FwaXRhbDpjOm9mZmljZTM2NV9lbWFpbHNfYXR0YWNobWVudDpkYjgwNmI2MmZhYWVhMjYxMjdiYzY5ZjE3ZjQ3YjJlOTo3OmU1MzY6NGQ0NTM0ZTA3N2MxZDMwMzYwN2UzZTg5NzdkZmRmYTY0MTMwNzI2OWQ4MGNhYTAxMTFjNzE3ZGE3ZmYxMjcwYjpwOlQ6VA), a collection of distinctive independent properties; [Axiom Hospitality](https:/www.axiomhospitality.com/.YXAzOndoZWVsb2Nrc3RyZWV0Y2FwaXRhbDpjOm9mZmljZTM2NV9lbWFpbHNfYXR0YWNobWVudDpkYjgwNmI2MmZhYWVhMjYxMjdiYzY5ZjE3ZjQ3YjJlOTo3OjYzYzY6NzU5OTcyYmNhNWU0YTFmMGZlYjE5NTk5MDY1OGNkMmY5NzA3YzEyNjk3NGZiYmFiZWNiN2FmMjBkNjk3MWRlYjpwOlQ6VA), our European hotel management company; and [PYRAMIDWORKS](https:/www.pyramidworks.com/.YXAzOndoZWVsb2Nrc3RyZWV0Y2FwaXRhbDpjOm9mZmljZTM2NV9lbWFpbHNfYXR0YWNobWVudDpkYjgwNmI2MmZhYWVhMjYxMjdiYzY5ZjE3ZjQ3YjJlOTo3OmU3NzA6MzJhNjAzYjdjZjU4NThiMDA2ZmExNmI1ZWNmMzhjZTFlYjI4ZDI2ZThiNzcxZGUyZDlmMTMxZTkxMTk2MGYwMjpwOlQ6VA), 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:

At the La Quinta Resort and Club we pride ourselves on being the best employer in the area. What sets us apart? Our culture, full benefit plans, including 401k with a company match and our lucrative bonus programs, to name a few. We are looking for talented people who have a genuine passion for service. Our Core Values involve personal development, people, and a desire for wanting them to succeed. We believe each member of our team has a key part to play in our delivery of outstanding service and memorable experiences for each guest. We want a Resort that people want to come to, not through. Find out today what a career with Pyramid Hotel Group at the La Quinta Resort and Club can mean for you!

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. If making meaningful connections, figuring out what it takes and stepping it up to win the day is what you do, and you love it, we want you! This is a tremendous opportunity for a driven person to grow and learn at a world-class property.

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
• Guard Card Required
• Someone with First Aid/CPR certification, prefer instructor rating
• Someone with high quality written and oral communication skills

Compensation:

$18.50

$18.50

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.