DTVB Security Guard

HARMONY HOSPITALITY INC; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Harmony Hospitality Inc. is seeking a Security Guard to protect hotel guests and staff in Virginia Beach. The role requires vigilance, prompt emergency response, and strict adherence to hotel security policies. You will patrol the property, manage key control, assist with cash handling, and maintain daily incident logs.

CPR/first aid certification is required; bilingual ability is a plus. The position emphasizes safety, professionalism, and strong communication with guests and team members.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; two years experience in related field preferred.
• Current CPR and first aid certification is required.
• Strong communication skills are essential.
• Ability to recognize drug and alcohol abuse.
• Ability to communicate via portable radio; may require a second language.

Responsibilities

• Maintain security of hotel key system; issue and receive keys.
• Escort and witness cash handling as needed.
• Patrol all areas of the hotel property including outside parking lots; report unusual circumstances.
• Document a concise security report on a daily log including incidents of theft, accidents and safety violations.
• Complete the necessary security forms to document losses of property or personal injury.
• Maintain familiarity of disaster and emergency policies; respond to alarms and perform first aid as needed.
• Conduct investigations of security incidents.
• Enforce the No Solicitation Policy of the hotel.

Skills

CPR and First Aid Certification

Good communication skills

Recognize drug and alcohol abuse

Communicate via portable radio

Second language

Education

High school diploma

Job description

The Security Guard is responsible for:Search for, respond to and handle any security problems, issues, concerns and disaster emergency situations in accordance with all policies, procedures and regulations to ensure the safety & security of the hotel's assets, guests, and employees.JOB RESPONSIBILITIESThe Security Guard’s primary responsibilities will include:Maintain security of hotel key system; issue and receive keys.Escort and witness cash handling as needed.Patrol all areas of the hotel property including outside parking lots. Note, search for, handle and report any unusual circumstances, safety violations, car theft, destruction and/or suspicious or undesirable persons and escort off property, if necessary.Document a concise security report on a daily log including incidents of theft, accidents and safety violations.Complete the necessary security forms to document losses of property or personal injury to guest or employee.Maintain familiarity of all hotel disaster and emergency policies, procedures and regulations; respond immediately to emergency alarms or calls for help, determine course of action, notify appropriate authorities and perform first aid and CPR as needed.Conduct investigations of security incidents.Enforce the `No Solicitation Policy' of the hotel.REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITYCurrent CPR and first aid certification.Good communication skills.Ability to recognize drug and alcohol abuse.Ability to communicate through a portable radio.May require a second language.REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCEEducation –High school diploma.Experience – Two years experience in related field preferred.This job description is not an exclusive or exhaustive list of all job functions that an employee in this position may be asked to perform from time to time.