Security Leadership: Assistant Director of Safety

Hilton; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel perks

Employee stock purchase plan

Parental leave

Caregiving support

Crisis concierge

Mental health resources

Generous PTO

Health & welfare benefits

Retirement plans

Job summary

Hilton's Waldorf Astoria Washington DC on Pennsylvania Ave is seeking an Assistant Director of Security to safeguard guests and colleagues. Lead safety operations, coordinate emergency responses, and partner with local authorities to ensure a secure, welcoming environment for every stay.

In this role you will oversee training, investigations, and patrols, while mentoring a high-performing security team dedicated to hospitality excellence in a landmark DC property.

Qualifications

• Experience overseeing safety and security operations.
• Ability to lead safety training programs (CPR, life safety, etc.).
• Experience directing security patrols and investigations.
• Strong collaboration with law enforcement.

Responsibilities

• Support safety and security operations: Assist the Director in overseeing all safety and security functions, including OSHA compliance, promoting safe work practices, and managing department systems, budgets, and policies.
• Oversee safety training: Assist in leading the coordination and administration of safety training programs, including CPR, fire and life safety, workplace violence prevention, and driver training
• Ensure property safety: Assist in directing security patrols of the hotel premises to identify and address safety risks, security threats, and undesirable conditions
• Support investigations: Assist in leading inquiries into accidents, thefts, property loss, and unlawful activities
• Direct emergency responses: Assist in leading responses to emergencies, including fires, medical incidents, and security threats
• Liaise with law enforcement: Act as a key contact for federal, state, and local authorities on security-related matters
• Inspire and develop the team: Recruit, train, supervise, and mentor team members; conduct performance evaluations, provide professional development opportunities, and recognize achievements to build a motivated and high-performing team

Skills

Security leadership

OSHA compliance

CPR training

Investigations

Emergency response

Team development

Law enforcement liaison

Job description

Hilton's Waldorf Astoria Washington DC on Pennsylvania Ave is seeking an Assistant Director of Security to safeguard guests and colleagues. Lead safety operations, coordinate emergency responses, and partner with local authorities to ensure a secure, welcoming environment for every stay.

In this role you will oversee training, investigations, and patrols, while mentoring a high-performing security team dedicated to hospitality excellence in a landmark DC property.