Overnight Security Officer

Our Company

The Theodore Roosevelt Medora Foundation (TRMF) is a premier tourism operation and a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. TRMF welcomes hundreds of thousands of guests each year through a diverse lineup of entertainment, historical, and educational attractions. We are committed to connecting people to Medora through positive, life-changing experiences.

This Position:

The Overnight Security Officer is responsible for the oversight of the safety and security of our employees and guest. To be visible to both guests and employees, being proactive in preventing disturbances before they start. The overnight shift runs from 7:00pm to 2:00am; 6 nights per week. 

• Patrols all areas of the property; assists employees and guests with room access. 
• Answer any alarms or disturbances at TRMF properties.
• Defuses employee and guest disturbances; calls for outside assistance if needed. 
• Document a concise security report of activities and irregularities. 
• Have a comprehensive knowledge of both security functions of a property, as well as documentation. 
• Conduct investigations of security incidents. 
• Call Police or Fire Departments in cases of emergency.
• Interact and maintain positive relationships with guests, co-workers, and management consistent with TRMF values. 
• The Security position must maintain a high level of confidentiality regarding TRMF information, guests and staff.

Supervisory Responsibilities - None 

Skills/Abilities

• Excellent observation skills and attention to detail. 
• Authoritative verbal communication skills. 
• Ability to remain calm in high-pressure situations. 
• Ability to learn the layout of the properties and buildings. 

Education and Experience

• High School Diploma is required.
• A minimum of 5 years of security experience preferred
• Must be CPR/First Aid Certified; or able to obtain within 30 days of hire. 
• Must have a valid U.S. driver's license with acceptable driving record.

Physical Demands

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Our Location:

• TRMF is located in the heart of the Badlands: Medora, North Dakota. 
• It’s situated near the border separating North Dakota and Montana, along Interstate 94. Medora is the basecamp to Theodore Roosevelt National Park: 110 square miles of rugged beauty. You’re never more than a few minutes away from a night under the stars or a bike ride along the thrilling Maah Daah Hey Trail. In Medora, beauty and adventure abound. 
• Our central hub of operations, the Life Skills Center, is a state-of-the-art campus, purpose-built for the glory of work and the joy of living. It features a dining room, a fitness center, as well as spaces for music, studying, learning, prayer, reflection, and socializing—all designed with our employees in mind.