Security Associate

Mercure Hotels; Chennai; On-site; INR 250,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercure Chennai Sriperumbudur is seeking a Security Associate to safeguard hotel premises, guests and staff. You may be deployed to multiple security posts, including control room, lobby, loading bay, patrolling and back-of-house areas, ensuring all systems function smoothly and risks are mitigated.

You will support management, coordinate with departments and respond quickly during emergencies, while maintaining records and upholding cleanliness of the security area and standard uniforms.

Qualifications

• Degree/Diploma/Secondary education required.
• Certificates in National Skills Recognition System, CPR, First Aid Management and Basic Fire Fighting advantageous.
• Good reading, writing and oral proficiency in English.
• No criminal record

Responsibilities

• Perform duties per the Duty Roster prepared by the Security Manager and may be deployed to various security posts.
• Ensure security systems function smoothly and initiate corrective action when faults are detected.
• Assist management, employees and guests in protection and prevention objectives.
• Coordinate with departments and government agencies during routine matters and emergencies.
• Monitor back of house areas for unauthorized entry and exits.
• Maintain records in security log books for reference.
• Keep management informed on crisis developments.
• Conduct inventory of keys, passes, walkie-talkies, and other stock.
• Maintain cleanliness of the Security Room and surrounding areas.
• Attend briefings, meetings and trainings as assigned by management.
• Report for duty on time in uniform and maintain high personal appearance standards.

Skills

Communication skills

Calm under pressure

Team player

Integrity

Confidentiality

Education

Degree/Diploma/Secondary education

Job description

Job Description

Company Description

Mercure Chennai Sriperumbudur

Hotel for travellers looking for local and authentic experiences

Mercure Chennai Sriperumbudur, the only international brand in Sriperumbudur-Oragadam industrial area and automobile hub. It is a 45-min drive from Chennai airport, and Mahindra world city and just 29 mins from Marimalai Nagar. The hotel features an all-day dining restaurant with alfresco, multiple meeting spaces, a fitness center, travel desk and entertainment facilities. This hotel, located opposite to Apollo Tyres, is also in close proximity to major corporations & IT companies.

Singaperumal Koil and Chengalpattu industrial areas are in vicinity. Kanchipuram famous for its historic temples and Kanjeevaram sarees, Mahabalipuram for its historic monuments and beaches are within an hour drive. Guests can visit historical monuments at Mahabalipuram, the famous Ekambareshva and Kailasanatha temple at Kanchipuram amongst many others. Chennai city Centre is easily accessible to guests via the highway.

Job Description

Primary Responsibilities

Security Operation

• Perform duties according to the Duty Roster prepared by the Security Manager. The Security Associate may be deployed to any of the following Duty Posts:
• Security Control Room Duty;
• Lobby Duty;
• Loading Bay;
• Patrolling or Observation Duty;
• Back of House;
• VIP Parking;
• Or at any position where operations in Security field will benefit
• Ensure that all security systems function smoothly. Initiate immediate corrective action when fault is detected
• Assist Management, employees and guests in every way that is consistent with the protection and prevention objectives
• Coordinate with various departments and government agencies on routine matters and during emergency
• Monitor back of house areas with particular attention to unauthorized entry and exit points
• Maintains records in respective Log Books for future reference
• Keep Manager or Crisis Management Team informed on the latest development of situation in a crisis
• Conduct inventory on keys, passes, walkie-talkies, pagers and all other accountable stock
• Ensure the cleanliness of Hotel Security Room and the surrounding areas

Other Responsibilities

• Be fully conversant with hotel fire & life safety/emergency procedures
• Comply with hotel and department policies and procedures at all times
• Attend all briefings, meetings and trainings as assigned by management
• Report for duty on time wearing clean and complete uniform at all times
• Maintain a high standard of personal appearance and hygiene at all times
• Perform other reasonable duties assigned by the Management of the Hotel

Main Complexity/Critical issues in the Job

Maintain highest standards of security within the hotel premises. Be vigilant and react fast when situations arise.

Qualifications

Knowledge and Experience

• Degree/Diploma/Secondary education
• Certificates in National Skills Recognition System, CPR, First Aid Management and Basic Fire Fighting will be advantageous
• Good reading, writing and oral proficiency in English language
• No criminal record

Competencies

• Good communication skills
• Must be able to maintain confidentiality at all times
• Honest with a high level of integrity
• Ability to remain calm and react fast to situations
• Ability to work effectively and contribute in a team
• Self-motivated and energetic
• Must be well-presented and professionally groomed at all times