Winter 2026 Safety and Security Guards - Yellowstone National Park

Overview

Discover the magic of Yellowstone's winter season!

Love snow, magical scenery, and fewer crowds? Join us at Yellowstone National Park this winter! Live. Work. Explore. in the serene wonderland with a tight-knit employee community, enjoy unique activities like skiing and snowshoeing, and provide warm hospitality to our guests.

We're hiring a Safety and Security Guard for Mammoth Hot Springs. Experience the "secret season" of Yellowstone – an unforgettable winter adventure awaits!

Job Summary:

Our Safety and Security team members play an integral role in continuing our park's daily operation by providing safety and security to all guests and employees. Team members must have computer experience and excellent communication and guest service skills.

The Details:

Position Type: Seasonal

Season Dates:November 2025 - March 2026

Pay: $19.25/hour

Schedule: Typical schedule is 40 hours, 5 days/per week (may include weekends, evenings, and holidays)

Why Yellowstone National Park?

We are a welcoming community who work hard, share a real passion for the environment, and enjoy crafting memorable experiences for our guests. As part of the Xanterra Travel Collection®, we are the primary authorized concessionaire in Yellowstone, and proud stewards of the park.

Life in Yellowstone:

Employee housing (dormitory-style) and on-site employee meals (cafeteria-style) provided at low cost

Free on-site laundry facility, Wi-Fi (limited bandwidth), and utilities included

No Wyoming state taxes deducted from your paycheck

A fast-paced, exciting work environment with plenty of upward mobility and growth opportunities

Meet people of all ages from all over the country and world!

Benefits:

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness Program

Learning and Development Program

Perks:

Free Yellowstone National Park pass

Employee Recreation Program (photo contest, gear rentals, seminars, ski trips, and more)

Access to discounted services at Yellowstone Medical Clinics operated by STGi.

Employee discounts at local gateway communities

100+ miles of cross-country ski trails (both groomed and skier tracked)

Outdoor ice skating rinks

Retail, Lodging and Travel Discounts

$350 Referral Bonus Program

The adventure of a lifetime!

Responsibilities

Patrol assigned buildings and grounds to observe and identify potential safety/security risks.

Respond to all intrusion and fire alarms and assist in implementing Emergency Response Organization (ERO) procedures within assigned location.

Respond to medical emergencies and provide care within scope of training.

Observe, report, and document any violations of policies, rules, regulations, and laws governing the location.

Perform pre-opening and monthly safety inspections of all buildings, fire extinguisher inspections, and point-of-sales tamper inspections.

Adhere to all company policies and procedures as well as standards of conduct, ethics, attendance, punctuality and appearance.

Perform various duties related to ensuring continued excellent internal/external guest service.

Maintain liaison with local, state, and federal law enforcement/fire agencies regarding security or fire/safety issues.

Qualifications

Must be able to successfully pass a background check as well as a pre-employment drug test.

Must be honest, mature, pleasant, self-starting, responsible, friendly, and neat.

Must perform all duties in a mature, professional manner, displaying good judgment, diplomacy, objectivity, and sound conflict/crisis intervention and problem solving skills.

Must be able to effectively perform duties in a highly stressful or crisis situations and work under pressure without the loss of composure.

Applicants must be at least 21 years of age when they begin employment and have a valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.

All security staff members must be prepared to work nights, swings, and rotating schedules.

All must be proficient in typing, have basic computer skills (Microsoft Word and out look, typing at least 30 wpm), and have strong written and verbal communication skills.

All security staff members must be prepared to use first aid, CPR and using an AED machine (training provided).

Must have or be able to obtain CPR, first aid, and AED certification through the American Heart Association. (Paid training available through Xanterra).

Must be able to communicate professionally and effectively via two-way radio, cell-phone and any other means with a diverse population.

Must be able to quickly learn the layout of the assigned location, established policies, procedures and location specific duties.

Physical Requirements include:

Must be willing and able to work any shift (day, afternoon, and overnight).

Must be able to work continuously up to twelve hours and, must be able to work a rotating schedule or swing shifts.

Requires frequent standing and foot patrol for up to twelve hours and requires occasional climbing, sitting, stooping, bending, and/or kneeling.

Must be able to respond in a safe and prompt manner to emergency situations. This may require jogging long distances as well as climbing multiple flights of stairs while carrying a fire extinguisher.

Must be able to lift/carry up to 25 pounds without assistance and the ability to lift more than 40 pounds with assistance.

Must be able to shovel snow/gravel during times of inclement weather.

Requires the ability to operate a snowmobile.

Must be able to lift up to 75 pounds infrequently (e.g. assist emergency medical personnel with loading/unloading patients into and out of ambulances).

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.