Bike Patrol Officer

ABOUT WESTGATE RESORTS

Westgate Resorts provides a diverse range of vacation experiences. From sandy beaches on the Atlantic Ocean to snow-covered Utah mountains, families can affordably experience the country's most desirable vacation destinations. A world leader in the timeshare and hospitality industry, Westgate has resorts in Florida, Tennessee, South Carolina, Missouri, Utah, Nevada, and Arizona. Westgate meets every vacation expectation, for every family, for every budget. As we continue growing, we will continue offering the best and most-affordable vacation options out there!

Job Description

Starting at $20.00/hour

General Summary Of Duties:

Duties include, but are not limited, to the following:

·         Provide a friendly and safe environment for our guests and team members while protecting company assets.

·         Routinely patrol outside areas while providing guest assistance, being alert for suspicious individuals or circumstances, gaming violations, possible theft, safety hazards or related concerns, medical emergencies, or damage to Westgate property.

·         Ensure to know the locations of all emergency equipment and emergency exits, including, but not limited to, phones, fire extinguishers and lifesaving equipment (AEDs).

·         Maintain general security of the outside areas, ensuring they are visible to the public.

·         Maintain high visibility of the premises to detect any type of criminal activity and general non-compliance to company policies and applicable laws.

·         Perform crowd management and traffic control during various conventions and special events.

·         Respond to locations of pending emergency medical responses and conduct standbys at the location until their departure.

·         Have awareness and report any unauthorized parking on Westgate property (vendors, contractors, oversized vehicles, recreational vehicles, etc.)

·         Detect fire and safety hazards and other defects which might compromise well-being of life and/or property.

·         Be able to assist all local, state and federal agencies when needed.

·         Display a professional, courteous and respectful demeanor at all times.

·          Perform any additional duties determined by security management and in accordance with Westgate policies and procedures.

·          Monitor and enforce paid parking

The above statements represent a general outline of principal job functions and should not be construed as a complete description of all aspects and requirements inherent in this job.

Qualifications

Performance Requirements: (Knowledge, skills and abilities)

• Must be able to ride a bicycle
• High school diploma or equivalent is required
• At least 1 to 2 years of security experience is required
• Ability to demonstrate bike riding skills
• Must be able to obtain and possess a Nevada Gaming Card, an Alcohol Awareness Card, and have a current and valid Nevada Driver’s License
• Must be able to pass an insurance background check for the purpose of driving the security vehicle
• Must be able to communicate clearly and professionally on company two-way radios and/or phones
• Must be able to occasionally lift and/or move a minimum of 50 pounds.
• Must be able to pursue and/or detain subjects, either on bike and/or on foot
• Must be able to conduct basic agility movements, such as keeling, crouching, crawling, etc.
• Must be able to perform duties of this job in outside weather conditions including, but not limited to, cold and hot weather.

Bike Patrol and/or Security Officer experience preferred. Experience in bike riding and handling strongly preferred. Must possess good observational, investigative and communication skills.  

Education Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent required. Handcuffing and restraint techniques preferred.