Evening/Overnight Security Officer

Davita Inc.; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hotel in Philadelphia seeks a Security Officer to ensure the safety of guests and property while maintaining high service standards. Responsibilities include patrolling areas, monitoring access, and responding to incidents. Candidates should have previous security experience and excellent communication skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years previous Security department experience preferred.
• CPR certified.
• Knowledge of hotel operations.

Responsibilities

• Patrols hotel facility, ensuring safety of guests and employees.
• Monitors CCTV cameras and radio communications.
• Documents all security related issues.

Skills

Communication

Guest Service

Teamwork

Job description

Located in the nation's first skyscraper, Loews Philadelphia Hotel combines living history with warm sophistication. The city's expanding skyline, vibrant arts scene and diverse atmosphere have transformed our neighborhood into a cultural destination. Welcome to Where History Meets Modern Day.

Responsible for patrolling and monitoring hotel facility to ensure the safety and security of guests and employees and the protection of hotel property and assets. Reports suspicious / unsafe activities or conditions to Security management to obtain direction and assistance.

Job Specific

• Performs Security Office, Employee Entrance and Patrol operations as outlined in the Standards of Performance Manual for Security Officers
• Thoroughly understands all Hotel Emergency Response Procedures and is able to respond appropriately to all situations
• Monitors/controls access to all facility employee entrances, ensures that only authorized individuals enter
• Maintains a visitor sign-in/out log and issues temporary passes to visitors/vendors
• Inspects all packages entering and exiting through facility employee entrances, denies access to or removal of unauthorized materials
• Verifies that all materials leaving facility are accompanies by a completed, signed package removal pass, confiscates and turns over to management, all materials not properly authorized
• Maintains signature lists of Management personnel authorized to sign package removal passes
• Patrols front of house, back of house and exterior hotel areas, reporting any safety or security hazards, unacceptable behavior, or suspicious persons to Security Supervisor for direction and resolution
• Prepares necessary maintenance requests for safety related maintenance requirements identified
• Monitors CCTV cameras, radio communications, and Fire Control Computers
• Documents all security related issues and assistance provided in appropriate Security reports
• Logs, stores, and returns lost and found items in accordance with hotel policies
• Enforces hotel rules/regulations in accordance with Employee Manual and hotel policy
• Monitors and ensures compliance to hotel key control policies by all employees
• Interacts with guests in a courteous and professional manner
• Responds to all guest and employee incidents, gathers information, secures area if necessary to preserve evidence
• Completes all daily reports in accordance with the Safety Security Manual
• May operate departmental vehicles to include electric personnel transport vehicles, pick up trucks, bicycles
• May assist in the collection/distribution of employee uniforms
• May assist in the distribution of employee paychecks
• May assist in obtaining materials from Storeroom areas during non-operating hours.
• Documents all after hour storeroom entries, reason for entry, ensures proper requisition obtained for all items removed
• Assists other hotel employees in applying Bloodborne Pathogen Exposure Control policies
• Answers department phone lines in prompt and courteous manner in accordance with all Loews hotels standards
• Other duties as assigned

General

• Promotes and applies teamwork skills at all times
• Notifies appropriate individual promptly and fully of problems and/or unusual matters of significance
• Is polite, friendly, and helpful to guests, management and fellow employees
• Executes emergency procedures in accordance with hotel standards
• Complies with required safety regulations and procedures
• Attends appropriate hotel meetings and training sessions
• Maintains cleanliness and excellent condition of equipment and work area

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and guest service skills
• Minimum two years previous Security department experience preferred at a similar quality property
• CPR certified
• Knowledge of hotel operations
• Able to work a flexible schedule, including weekends and holidays