About the employer
Sea Colony Resort is a beach and pool resort in Bethany Beach, Delaware, operated by Troon Golf, LLC, with roles for food and beverage associates, pool and beach lifeguards, security officers and seasonal housekeepers. Housing is not provided, so you will need to arrange your own accommodation, though a second job is likely to be available. The nearest major city is Washington, D.C., less than 50 miles away.
Security Officer
General information
Job duties
- Securing the beach during bad weather
- Checking guest identification
- Enforcing parking regulations
- Patrolling the property
- Assisting guests
- Reporting safety hazards
- Checking ID badges at the beach and pools
- Riding the trams to check ID badges
Housing
Details
Protect Paradise: Become a Security Officer at Sea Colony Resort
Imagine starting your shift with the sound of Atlantic waves, the smell of salt in the air, and a half-mile of private beach stretching in front of you. That’s an ordinary day at Sea Colony Resort in Bethany Beach, Delaware – one of the most beloved oceanfront communities on the East Coast, and your workplace this Work & Travel USA season.
We’re looking for responsible, friendly and alert university students to join our Security team from summer through fall, earning $16.00 per hour for 40 guaranteed hours a week.
What You’ll Be Doing
As a Security Officer, you are the calm, confident presence that keeps our resort community safe and welcoming. Your daily responsibilities will include:
- Patrolling the resort grounds, beach access points, pools, tennis courts and parking areas on foot, by bike or by vehicle
- Monitoring entrances and verifying guest, owner and visitor credentials
- Greeting guests, giving directions and answering questions – you’re often the first friendly face people meet
- Responding to noise complaints, lost-and-found requests and minor incidents in a professional manner
- Reporting safety hazards, maintenance issues and rule violations to supervisors
- Writing clear, accurate incident and shift reports
- Assisting with emergency procedures and supporting local first responders when needed
What You’ll Get
- $16.00 per hour – a strong, stable rate with no tipping required
- 40 hours per week, with the possibility of additional hours during peak season
- A long season from summer to fall – more weeks means more earnings and more travel money
- Uniform provided and full on-the-job training
- Real professional experience in security, safety and customer service for your CV
- Daily English practice with American guests and colleagues
- Living and working steps away from the ocean
What We’re Looking For
- University students aged 18–25 eligible for the Work & Travel USA (J-1) program
- Good conversational English – you’ll interact with guests constantly
- A mature, reliable and level-headed personality; good judgement under pressure
- Physical ability to walk, stand and patrol for extended periods, indoors and outdoors in various weather
- Flexibility to work evenings, nights, weekends and holidays on a rotating schedule
- Neat, professional appearance and a positive, service-minded attitude
- No experience required – just responsibility and a willingness to learn
Ready to Trade Lecture Halls for the Boardwalk?
If you want a summer where you earn well, grow professionally and fall asleep to the sound of the ocean, this is your job. Spots at Sea Colony Resort fill fast – apply today and secure your American summer in Bethany Beach!
Why choose Sea Colony Resort Bethany Beach
Why Bethany Beach?
Bethany Beach is known as one of the “Quiet Resorts” – a safe, family-friendly seaside town with clean sandy beaches, a charming wooden boardwalk, ice-cream shops, surf schools and stunning sunsets over the Delaware bays. You’ll be within easy reach of Rehoboth Beach, Ocean City (Maryland) and just a few hours from Washington D.C., Baltimore, Philadelphia and New York City for weekend adventures.
With hundreds of international students working in the area every summer, you’ll instantly become part of a huge, multicultural community of young people who work hard, hit the beach after shift, and build friendships that last long after the season ends.
About Delaware
Delaware's tax-free beach towns - Rehoboth and Bethany Beach - are a Work & Travel classic. Students fill jobs in boardwalk shops, restaurants and beach resorts along a relaxed Atlantic shore.
