Loss Prevention Security Officer - Full Time - $25.75 hr

Marriott San Diego Gaslamp Quarter; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sick pay

Holiday pay

Hotel room discounts

Free parking

Meal allowance

401K retirement benefits

Shoes for Crews

Job summary

Marriott San Diego Gaslamp Quarter is hiring a full-time Loss Prevention Officer to safeguard guests, employees and assets at our downtown hotel in San Diego, CA. The role requires flexibility for overnight shifts (2200–0700) and 5‑shift weeks, with overtime eligibility and on-site work.

You will provide basic guest service, report defects, patrol premises, respond to incidents, and coordinate with local authorities as needed. A PPSO certification is required or training provided within 90 days.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years in security or loss prevention.
• PPSO certification is required.
• Guard Card preferred.
• High school diploma or higher.

Responsibilities

• Provide basic customer service to enhance the guests' stay.
• Be knowledgeable about the hotel.
• Report defects and security issues throughout the property.
• Document incidents and maintain daily reports as needed.
• Conduct patrols and assist guests with information and directions.
• Coordinate with other departments to ensure smooth operations.

Skills

Teamwork

Problem Solving

Customer Service

Decision Making

Critical Thinking

Conflict Resolution

Education

High School or better

Job description

Posting Details

• • Posted on August 20, 2026

Locations

• Showing 1 location San Diego, CA 92101‑7036, USA
• On‑site
• Rate : $25.75 USD per hour
• Loss Prevention
• Full‑Time
• Requisition #: LOSSP008928

Description

THIS IS A FULL TIME POSITION THAT WILL BE SCHEDULED TO WORK 5 SHIFTS EACH WEEK. MUST HAVE FULL/ OPEN AVAILABILITY. MUST BE ABLE TO WORK OVERNIGHT SHIFTS (2200-0700) AS NEEDED. FLEXIBLE TO WORK ON FORECASTED BUSY DAYS THAT COINICIDE WITH BASEBALL GAMES & OTHER SPECIAL EVENTS, IN ADDITION TO HOLIDAYS.

This is a Full‑Time position that pays $25.75 per hour ($26.75 per hour while working the overnight shift). Overtime eligible.

A VALID PROPRIETARY PRIVATE SECURITY OFFICER (PPSO) CERTIFICATION*.
*If hired, training will be provided if you do not have a valid certificate. If you have a valid Guard Card, that will suffice in the interim. PPSO Training will need to be completed within 90 days of employment.

Benefits

• Sick pay
• Holiday pay (after 90 days if working on the holiday matched up to 8 hours)
• Room Discounts with Marriott Brand Hotels (31 different brand globally)
• Additional Hotel Room Discounts
• Free Parking at the hotel while working ($220 value)
• Meal Allowance per bona fide meal break ($10 per bona fide meal break up to 1 per shift)
• 401K Retirement Benefits with 4% match and immediate 100% vesting (Transamerica)
• Shoes for Crews

Overview:

Responsible for the safety and security of the hotel not limited to, but including Hosts (employees), Guests, company property and company assets.

Responsibilities:

The following is just a few of the responsibilities of the position, but not all inclusive. Job Descriptions are available upon request and/or job offer.

• Provides basic customer service and courtesies to enhance the guests’ stay.
• Be knowledgeable about the hotel.
• Report defects in the hotel including shortages of equipment & supplies.
• Provides services to guests such as delivering items, responding to maintenance problems as needed.
• Document Incidents with Guests and Associates as required for the safety and incidents.
• Assists Guests with information, directions, complaints or any other assistance needed.
• Assists other Departments with the general operation of the Hotel, ie…(traffic control, crowd control, access to secured areas, personnel escorts, money escorts, etc…).
• Evidence Custodian, (making sure all evidence is properly handled and maintained in a secure and safe manner).
• Conducts surveillance for the safety of all Guests and Associates when necessary.
• Regularly patrols building, grounds and parking area of the Hotel.Examines doors, windows, and corridors to determine that they are secure. Unlocks those doors necessary for the AM shift.
• Warns violators of rule infractions, such as loitering, smoking, or carrying forbidden articles and apprehends or expels person engaging in suspicious or criminal acts. Occasionally required to make arrests.
• Assists staff with controlling intoxicated guests.
• Maintains daily report and incident/accident reports as needed.
• Watches for and reports irregularities such as fire hazards, leaking water pipes, and security doors left unlocked.
• Sounds alarm or calls police or fire department by telephone in case of fire or presence of unauthorized persons.
• Maintain a good relationship with the local law enforcement officers.
• Keep and handle security keys with access to sensitive areas.
• Conducts daily/weekly inventories of the Hotels First Aid Supplies.
• Performs monthly inspections of various safety systems including fire extibguishers, AED's, eye wash stations, etc...
• Performs other duties as developed, directed or assigned.

The San Diego Marriott Gaslamp Quarter is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants and employees will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; sex; gender identity; sexual orientation; religious practices and observances; national origin; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; status as a protected veteran or spouse/family member of a protected veteran; or disability. If you need accommodation for any part of the application process because of a medical condition or disability, please send an email to [e-mail] or call [phone] to let us know the nature of your request.

Qualifications

Skills

Required

Teamwork Advanced Problem Solving Intermediate Customer Service Advanced Decision Making Intermediate Critical Thinking Intermediate Conflict Resolution Intermediate

Behaviors

Required

Team Player : Works well as a member of a group

Preferred

Leader : Inspires teammates to follow them Detail Oriented : Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

Motivations

Preferred

Ability to Make an Impact : Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization Job Security : Inspired to perform well by the knowledge that your job is safe Growth Opportunities : Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility Self-Starter : Inspired to perform without outside help

Education

Required

High School or better.

Preferred

Technical/other training or better.

Experience

Required

1-2 years: Security / Loss Prevention

Licenses & Certifications

Required

PPSO

Preferred

Guard Card Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

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