Security Officer

Landry's; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits plans

Paid time off

401K

Advancement opportunities

Employee discounts

Volunteer opportunities

Complimentary parking

Colleague meals

Job summary

The Post Oak Hotel seeks a Security Officer to patrol the property, report incidents, and deescalate hazards while maintaining a safe, guest‑focused environment on site. You will monitor life safety systems, manage access and badges, and respond to emergencies in a Forbes Five‑Star setting.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years in security within luxury hospitality, CPR and security licenses, and familiarity with video systems and hotel operations. Flexible scheduling is required.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience as Security Officer or Loss Prevention in upscale environment.
• CPR certification required; state Private Security Officer License within 30 days of hire.
• Must achieve CLSO designation within 6 months of hire.
• Knowledge of state laws and municipal ordinances.
• Basic computer proficiency including Microsoft Office and security software.
• Hotel luxury or Forbes experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Patrol hotel grounds to identify, report, and deescalate unusual activity or hazards.
• Produce detailed incident reports based on investigations.
• Monitor fire life safety systems and respond to alarms; assist evacuations.
• Log daily activity, manage key control, and issue visitor badges.
• View, replay, and archive footage via video management systems.
• Communicate clearly with guests and colleagues across platforms.

Skills

2+ years in security

CPR certification

Private Security License

CLSO designation

state laws knowledge

basic computer skills

hotel or luxury experience

Tools

Video Management System

Job description

Overview

The Post Oak Hotel is seeking a Security Officer to join the only Forbes Five-Star Hotel in Texas. We hire passionate and professional colleagues who genuinely delight our guests through curated and authentic experiences.

The Security Officer will be responsible for patrolling the hotel grounds to identify, report, and prevent or deescalate any unusual activity or hazardous discrepancies.

Responsibilities

• Produce detailed incident reports based upon facts gathered in self-conducted investigations
• Promote a safe working environment while adhering to OSHA mandated standards
• Monitor the fire life safety system with the ability to promptly respond to alarms and assist with evacuations
• Have thorough understanding of the hotel’s emergency preparedness procedures and catastrophic event response
• Responsible for logging daily activity, managing key control, and issuing visitor badge credentials
• Experience using video management systems, to view, replay, and archive surveillance footage
• Ability to communicate in a clear and articulate manor with guests and colleagues in a variety of platforms

Qualifications

• Aspire to our values of being passionate, strive for excellence, remain relevant, collaborate and act with honor and integrity
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience working as a Security Officer or Loss Prevention Agent in an upscale or luxury environment
• Must obtain a CPR certification, as well as a state issued Private Security Officer License within 30 days of hire date
• Must achieve CLSO designation within 6 months of hire date
• Knowledge and understanding of state laws and municipal ordinances
• Basic computer proficiency including familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite and any security operation software systems
• Previous hotel experience, luxury or Forbes experience preferred
• Ability to work flexible schedules, including nights, weekends and holidays is required
• Physical demands:
  • Capable of standing for extended periods of time while maintaining a friendly and approachable demeanor
  • Ability to ascent multiple stairwell levels at an expedite pace in emergency instances

What we offer you:

• Multiple benefit plans to suit your needs
• Paid Time Off
• 401K
• Opportunities for advancement
• Positive and respectful work environment where diversity is valued
• Generous employee discounts on dining, retail, amusements, and hotels
• Community volunteer opportunities
• Complimentary parking and colleague meal

Disclaimer

The above information is intended as a high-level overview of the responsibilities and qualifications for the position and does not represent the full job description which will include all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, and working conditions associated with the job. For more information or to see the full job description, contact the Human Resources department at the location in which you are applying.

Posted Salary Range

USD $19.50 - USD $19.50 /Hr.

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