Security Officer

The Hotel at Avalon; Boston, Northern (MA, KY); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and Dental via Anthem BCBS

Vision insurance via EyeMed

Vacation, Sick, Holiday

Pet insurance (ASPCA)

401(k) with matching

Hotel room discounts

Job summary

The Liberty Hotel in Boston, MA seeks a self-motivated security professional to patrol the property, protect guests and associates, and respond to emergencies with composure. You will observe for safety issues, control access points, and enforce SOPs while representing the hotel with a courteous demeanor.

This hourly role offers a starting wage of $24.27 per hour in Boston, with comprehensive benefits and opportunities for growth within a service-focused team that values guest care and safety.

Qualifications

• Professional appearance and manner at all times.
• Clear communication with guests and staff.
• Ability to stand, walk, and stay alert for long shifts.
• Ability to observe and report suspicious or unsafe conditions.
• Capable of responding to emergencies calmly and effectively.

Responsibilities

• Spend majority of shift on foot patrol around the hotel.
• Monitor entrances and observe for safety risks.
• Coordinate alarm and emergency responses in a calm manner.
• Assist guests and colleagues with safety-related needs.
• Report incidents to supervisor and follow SOPs.

Skills

Professional appearance

Guest communication

Team player

Building familiarity

Stand/walk long shifts

Observation skills

Emergency response

Patrol experience

Job description

About Us

The Liberty Hotel, a Marriott Luxury Collection Hotel, is rich with history and full of ornate architecture. A full-service property that is committed to turning moments into memories for our guests. We strive to offer competitive wages and benefits in comparison with other hotels in Boston. We foster an incredible service culture with our associates. We truly believe that by taking great care of our associates, in return, associates will take great care of our guests. We empower our associates to achieve their fullest potential, to learn and grow with us in an environment that values internal promotion and other growth opportunities. We are pleased to offer discounted commuter passes, incentive programs, pet insurance, Marriott room discounts for friends and family and many more.

We are seeking self-motivated, people-oriented individuals who value guest services. We cherish people who are genuinely passionate about the true definition of hospitality.

Compensation

Salary Range: $24.27 - $24.27 Hourly

Tipped/Service Charge Eligible? No

Discretionary Performance Bonus Eligible? No

Overview

Perform protective, preventative, safety, and security related enforcement functions touring hotel complex to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all hotel guests, associates, and vendors. Implements and monitors all related SOP’s, Mission Vision, and Values in a courteous and restrained manner in coping with emergencies, undesired conduct, disturbances, and threats.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Spend majority of shift on foot patrol, walking, climbing stairs of the interior and perimeter of the hotel to observe and identify potential security and safety risks or undesirable conditions.
• Requires verbal communication using pager and two-way radio, bending, stooping, and kneeling.
• Maintain order in the hotel, dealing with the welfare of guests, and assisting with door lock problems.
• Coordinate expedient response to emergency conditions such as fire, fire or safety hazards and threats to life and/or property in a calm, rational and persuasive manner.
• Handle undesired conduct and potential violations of hotel policy as warranted for the security and safety of hotel guests, associates, patrons, and property.
• Requires grasping, lifting and or carrying or otherwise moving persons, packages, luggage, wheelchairs, and safety equipment using manual dexterity of hands.
• Watch for suspicious persons entering, exiting, or loitering around building.
• Conduct walk through observations of entire hotel.
• Promote safe work practices.
• Answer security telephone and safety hotline calls and respond in a timely manner based on priority.
• Observe the security monitors for any unusual activity and in the case of suspicious behavior report directly, via radio, to the supervisor on duty; report any alarms similarly.
• Memorize and monitor life safety system installed at property including layout of entire building, alarm pull stations, location of fire extinguisher and sprinklers.
• Comply with attendance rules and be available to work on a regular basis.
• Perform any other job-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Skills

• Maintain a professional appearance and manner at all times.
• Can communicate well with guests.
• Must be willing to "pitch-in" and help co-workers with their job duties and be a team player.
• Thorough knowledge of the layout of the building, function rooms, and some knowledge of the city and surrounding areas.
• Ability to stand, walk and/or sit and continuously perform essential job functions for duration of shift with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Hearing and visual ability to observe and detect signs of emergency situations with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to perform tasks requiring bending, stooping, kneeling, and walking significant distances between and within buildings on the property with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to grasp, lift and/or carry or otherwise move goods weighing a maximum of 150 lbs. with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Sufficient manual dexterity in hands with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to climb stairs and ladders at a rapid pace with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to perform duties within extreme temperature ranges with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to adapt communication style to suit different audiences, such as effectively communicating with supervisors, coworkers, public etc.

Benefits

• HEI Hotels and Resorts is committed to providing a comprehensive benefit program that offers you choices for your physical, mental and financial wellness, creating value in your most important investment - you!
• For your physical and mental wellness we offer competitive Medical and Dental programs through Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as Vision insurance programs through EyeMed.
• Our Vacation, Sick and Holiday programs are available for you to rejuvenate with time off.
• HEI also provides pet insurance through the ASPCA.
• For your financial wellness, HEI provides a wide array of coverage, including Supplemental, Spousal and Child Life insurance as well as Short and Long-Term Disability plans.
• Our 401(k) Savings Plan with matching funds, and discounts through our 'YouDecide' and Hotel Room Discount programs provide additional incentives for choosing HEI as the employer of your future.
• Specific details and eligibility of these programs vary by location and employment status.

We proudly partner with DailyPay, a voluntary benefit that allows our associates access to their earnings when they want them.

Equal Opportunity

HEI Hotels and Resorts is an equal opportunity employer.

We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

Compliance

Applicants in Massachusetts: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.