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Security Officer- Part time

Crescent Hotels & Resorts

City of Syracuse (NY)

On-site

USD 30,000 - 45,000

Full time

14 days ago

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Job summary

A leading hotel in Syracuse is seeking a Security Guard to maintain a safe environment for guests and staff. The role involves patrolling the premises, responding to emergencies, and ensuring compliance with safety protocols. Candidates must possess a New York State Security Guard License or be able to obtain one within 30 days of employment.

Qualifications

  • 3 years experience as a security guard or in law enforcement preferred.
  • Ability to communicate in English.
  • Self-starting personality with a professional appearance.

Responsibilities

  • Perform foot patrols and observe potential security risks.
  • Respond to emergencies and maintain order in the hotel.
  • Monitor security cameras for unusual activity.

Skills

Communication
Teamwork
Observation

Job description

JOB OVERVIEW: Perform protective and enforcement functions in a courteous and restrained manner in coping with emergencies, undesired conduct, disturbances and threats to life and property to maintain a safe and secure environment.

Shifts are 7a-3p or 3p-11p with flexibility to work overnights. MUST be available for weekend shifts. NYS Security Guard Certification or ability to renew within 30 days required for this position.

REPORTS TO: Director of Security

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

1. 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.

2. 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.

3. Watch for suspicious persons entering, exiting, or loitering around building. Conduct walk through observations of entire hotel. Promote safe work practices.

4. Answer security telephone and safety hotline calls and respond in a timely manner based on priority.

5. 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.

6. Memorize and monitor life safety system installed at property including layout of entire building, alarm pull stations, location of fire extinguisher and sprinklers.

7. Comply with attendance rules and be available to work on a regular basis.

8. Perform any other job related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Must have the ability to communicate in English. Self-starting personality with an even disposition. 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. Hearing and visual ability to observe and detect signs of emergency situations. Ability to perform tasks requiring bending, stooping, kneeling, and walking significant distances between and within buildings on the property. Ability to grasp, lift and/or carry or otherwise move goods weighing a maximum of 150 lbs. Sufficient manual dexterity in hands. Ability to climb stairs and ladders at a rapid pace. Ability to perform duties within extreme temperature ranges.

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:
A current New York State Security Guard License is required within the first 30 days of employment. Ability to work weekends and holidays .

We are an equal opportunity employer

Qualifications Experience

Required 3 years

3 years experience as security guard or law enforcement preferred.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

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