Night Shift Security Guard

Ventura Hospitality Partners Llc; Ventura (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off and Sick Pay

Hotel discounts by brand

Job summary

Providence Hospitality Partners is seeking a part-time Security Officer for Crowne Plaza Ventura Beach in Ventura, CA. The role focuses on protecting people and assets and managing emergencies with a proactive security approach.

The position requires strong communication, vigilance, and the ability to work independently or with teams in a dynamic hospitality environment.

Qualifications

• General knowledge of security procedures/methods and fire safety.
• Patrolling and report writing experience preferred.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
• Ability to manage priorities and workflow.
• Versatility and willingness to adapt to changing priorities.
• Ability to work independently and in teams.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Good judgment with timely decisions.
• Ability to understand and follow instructions.
• Bilingual skills a plus.
• Professional appearance and demeanor.
• Demonstrated competence in reacting to emergencies.

Responsibilities

• Identifies security violations and takes action to protect people and assets.
• Performs scheduled and random inspections of premises for risks.
• Maintains access control and issue temporary badges as needed.
• Responds to emergencies and assists authorities as required.
• Monitors restricted areas and ensures proper authorization for access.
• Tests and documents security and fire systems readiness.
• Documents irregularities and emergencies and reports them.

Skills

Security procedures

Fire safety

Patrolling

Report writing

Written and verbal communication

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Ability to manage priorities

Flexibility with changing priorities

Independent work

Teamwork

Interpersonal skills

Good judgment

Following instructions

Bilingual skills a plus

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

CPR and First Aid Training preferred

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Crowne Plaza Ventura - VENTURA, CA 93001

Position Type: Part Time

Salary Range: $20.00 - $22.00 Hourly

Job Category: Hospitality - Hotel

Join our team at Crowne Plaza Ventura Beach, managed by Providence Hospitality Partners, and work where the California coast meets exceptional hospitality. Located just steps from the sand and moments from downtown Ventura, our beachfront hotel is surrounded by restaurants, shops, and scenic attractions like the Ventura Pier and Surfers Point.

Providence Hospitality Partners, based in Denver and founded in 2002, operates hotels where every guest wants to stay and every associate wants to work. We're committed to creating a culture of teamwork, service, and personal growth where you can develop your career, contribute to the community, and enjoy a balanced, rewarding work experience.

SUMMARY

The Security Officer is responsible for performing protection and enforcement functions in coping with emergencies, undesired conduct, disturbances, and threats to life and property to maintain a safe and secure environment for all employees and visitors and ensure the safety of company/customer assets.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Identifies situations where security violations have occurred and takes reasonable and prudent action to ensure the safety of employees, visitors, and company/customer assets
• Performs scheduled and random inspection of physical premises to observe and identify potential security and safety risks or undesirable conditions; observes, cautions, instructs, corrects, investigates, and reports persons or incidents involving suspected break-ins, tampering, vandalism, thefts, or property damage
• Maintains watch at company gates and access controlled points; admits or denies access as directed by company management or security supervision; issues temporary badges and identification and provides directions as needed
• Provides immediate response to all emergency situations including but not limited to structural and brush fires, medical emergencies, confined space rescue, undesirable conduct, violations of company policies or civil laws, and hazardous material incidents; assists until proper authorities arrive
• Monitors property being removed from restricted buildings or company premises to ensure proper authorization
• Monitors security and fire protection systems and equipment; tests, documents, and makes recommendations relative to premises security and fire suppression systems to ensure system and equipment readiness
• Documents and reports any irregularity, incident, or emergency actions concerning safety and security
• Checks packages and identification; questions and/or detains unauthorized persons without proper ID or those found in restricted areas
• Interfaces with local law enforcement and security agencies as situations require
• Performs other related duties as assigned by management

QUALIFICATIONS

• General knowledge of security procedures/methods and fire safety
• Patrolling and report writing experience preferred
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills
• Ability to manage priorities and workflow
• Versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to work within constantly changing priorities with enthusiasm
• Ability to work independently and as a member of various teams and committees
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Good judgement with the ability to make timely and sound decisions
• Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions
• Bilingual skills a plus
• Ability to understand any and all safety requirements and cautions
• Professional appearance and demeanor
• Demonstrated competence in reacting to and handling emergencies
• Ability to effectively communicate with people at all levels and from various backgrounds

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma or equivalent
• One to two years related experience or equivalent
• CPR and First Aid Training preferred

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Continually required to stand, walk, and utilize hand and finger dexterity
• Occasionally required to climb, balance, bend, stoop, kneel or crawl
• Frequently utilize visual acuity to operate equipment, read technical information, and/or use a keyboard
• Occasionally required to lift/push/carry items up to 25 pounds
• Occasionally exposure to wet and/or humid conditions and extreme heat or cold or outside weather conditions
• Occasionally exposure to bloodborne and airborne pathogens or infectious materials

SALARY

20.00-22.00

HOURS

Part Time

BENEFITS

• Paid Time Off and State required Sick Pay
• Hotel discounts by brand