Security Guard/Officer

The Brown Hotel; Shawnee (KY); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

PTO and paid holidays

401(k) with match

Discounts on hotel stays and F&B

Job summary

HVMG is seeking a vigilant Security Guard/Officer to protect guests, team members, and property. You will monitor premises, respond to incidents, and enforce hotel policies in a calm, professional manner.

The role supports a culture of excellence and offers opportunities across our nationwide portfolio. Ideal candidates are observant and dependable, with the ability to work flexible schedules including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

• Observant and dependable with strong situational awareness.
• Able to communicate effectively in English and follow hotel security procedures.
• Willingness to work a flexible schedule including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Patrol hotel premises and monitor security systems.
• Respond to incidents and emergencies in a timely, professional manner.
• Enforce hotel policies and report to security leadership.
• Contribute to a safe and welcoming environment for guests and staff.

Skills

Observant

Calm under pressure

Professional demeanor

Education

No educational minimum

Previous experience in this position

Combination of education and experience

Job description

Security Guard/Officer

We are seeking a vigilant and dependable Security Guard/Officer to ensure the safety and security of our guests, team members, and property. Responsibilities include monitoring the premises, responding to incidents, and enforcing hotel policies in a professional manner. The ideal candidate is observant, calm under pressure, and committed to maintaining a secure and welcoming environment.

Key Responsibilities

• You will be the guardian of our hotel, ensuring the safety and security of our guests, staff, and property.
• Your daily tasks will include patrolling the hotel premises, monitoring security systems, and responding to emergencies.
• You will report to the Director of Security, Director of Finance, or General Manager.
• A career as a security guard/officer can lead to opportunities as a security supervisor, security manager, or even director of security within the hospitality industry.

Education & Experience

Hotel experience is always a plus! Applicants should have:

• No educational minimum is required
• Previous experience in this exact position
• A combination of education and experience.

What You’ll Need to Succeed

• Eligible to work in the United States
• Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English
• Ability to sit, stand, bend, kneel, and lift as required—with or without reasonable accommodations
• Availability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays if needed
• A warm, professional demeanor that reflects HVMG's Culture of Excellence

Why Our Associates Love HVMG

• Career growth opportunities across our nationwide portfolio
• Flexible scheduling
• Access up to 40% of your earned wages before payday with PayActive
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays
• Full healthcare benefits: medical, dental, and vision
• 401(k) with guaranteed 4% match and no vesting period
• Exclusive hotel and food & beverage discounts

About HVMG

Our Be Excellent culture is more than just words on a website -- we live and breathe it. As one associate said in an anonymous survey, "This is the best management company I've ever worked for. They walk the talk from the corporate office to the field."
We believe that the hotel business is one of the few industries in which successful career paths can start anywhere on the org chart. You control your destiny, and, if our executives are any indication, today's dishwasher can be tomorrow's Senior Vice President.

The above job description is not an exhaustive list of all the duties and responsibilities of the position, nor should it be construed as a contract.

HVMG is an equal opportunity employer. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any basis prohibited by federal, state, or local laws. This policy governs all aspects of employment, including selection, job assignment, compensation, promotion, discipline, termination, and access to benefits and training.