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.