Security Officer - Part Time

Astra Hotel Seattle; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K match

Discount programs

Sick pay

Room discounts

Travel discounts

Slip-resistant shoes

Job summary

Astra Hotel Seattle is seeking a Security Officer responsible for the safety of associates, guests, and hotel assets. This role includes basic guest service, valet, front desk and night audit duties as business requires, with emphasis on vigilance and professional conduct.

You will work PM and overnight shifts, including weekdays, weekends, and holidays. A clean driving record, Washington Guard Card, and CPR/First Aid are preferred qualifications; training in TIPS is preferred.

Qualifications

• Reading and writing simple instructions, correspondence and memos.
• Verbal communication with Guests, management and co-workers.

Responsibilities

• Provide basic customer service to enhance the guests' stay.
• Assist with valet, front desk and night audit duties as needed.
• Regularly patrol the property and secure assets per post orders.
• Inspect doors, windows and corridors to ensure security.
• Report defects or safety hazards and respond to incidents.

Skills

Reading & writing

Verbal communication

De-escalation

Teamwork

Education

High school graduate

TIPS Alcohol Awareness

CPR & First Aid

Job description

The Security Officer is responsible for the safety and security of the hotel not limited to, but including associates, guests, company property and company assets. This position will also assist with valet, front office and night audit duties as business requires.

This position will be required to work PM and overnight shifts, including weekdays, weekends and holidays. Some overtime may be required. All schedules are based on business needs.

BENEFITS

• 401K Retirement Benefits with 4% match and immediate 100% vesting (Transamerica)
• Discount Programs/Financial Wellness (Working Advantage)
• Nursing Mothers Programs
• Sick Pay (Seattle PSST)
• Room Discounts with any Marriott Brand Hotel (31 different brands globally)
• Additional Room Discounts for select hotels within portfolio
• Other Travel Discount Programs
• Two pairs of slip resistant shoes a year

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

• High school graduate or Equivalent
• Trained in TIPS Alcohol Awareness preferred.
• CPR and First Aid certifications preferred.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• Must possess Security Guard Card issued by the Washington State Department of Licensing (or able to retain within 60 days of employment).
• Must possess a valid Washington Driver’s License and a clean driving record. MVR Report performed.
• Must have a clean criminal record. Background and Drug checks to be performed.
• Must be 21 years of age.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

• Ability to read, comprehend and write simple instructions, correspondence and memos.
• Ability to communicate verbally (including telephone contact) with Guests, management and co-workers.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provides basic customer service and courtesies to enhance the guests’ stay.
  • Smile and greet every guest (15/5 rule).
  • Thank the guest for their business when appropriate.
  • Practice proactive hospitality by anticipating their needs and being flexible in responding to them.
  • Be knowledgeable about the hotel.
  • Utilize the L.E.A.R.N. model to own & resolve complaints.
  • Report defects in the hotel including shortages of equipment & supplies.
  • Assists with maintaining cleanliness standards.
• Provides services to guests such as delivering housekeeping items, performing valet services, front desk duties including but not limited to night audit, as business requires.
• Regularly patrols building and secures assets according to established post orders.
• Examines doors, windows, and corridors to determine that they are secure. Unlocks those doors as necessary for the AM shift.
• Warns violators of rule infractions, such as loitering, smoking, excessive noise, or carrying forbidden articles and apprehends or expels person engaging in suspicious or criminal acts.
• Assists staff with controlling intoxicated guests.
• Maintains daily report and incident/accident reports as needed.
• Watches for and reports irregularities such as fire hazards, leaking water pipes, and security doors left unlocked.
• Sounds alarm or calls police or fire department by telephone in case of fire or presence of unauthorized persons. Permits authorized persons to enter property.
• Records date such as property damage, unusual occurrences, and malfunctioning of machinery or equipment for use of supervisory staff.
• Maintain a good relationship with the local law enforcement officers.
• Check required pass down logs for any important information for the day.
• Assists Guests with information, directions, or any other assistance needed.
• Assists other Departments with the general operation of the Hotel, i.e. (traffic control, crowd control, access to secured areas, personnel escorts, etc.)
• Regularly patrols building, grounds and parking area of the Hotel.
• Assists with guest problems and complaints.
• Performs all duties as assigned by your supervisor.
• Performs other duties as developed, directed or assigned.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS

• Ability to understand Guests’ service needs.
• Ability to be well organized, maintain concentration, prioritize and complete all work assigned.
• Ability to focus attention on performance of tasks despite frequent, stressful or unusual interruptions.
• Ability to converse calmly with irate guests, co-workers or supervisors in sometimes tense situations.
• Ability to de-escalate situations.
• Ability to perform job functions with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work cohesively with co-workers and other departments as part of a team.
• Ability to adhere to posted work schedule and arrive on time in a neat and alert condition and adhere to company dress standards.
• Ability to plan, prioritize and organize work.

Astra Seattle is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants and employees will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; sex; gender identity; sexual orientation; religious practices and observances; national origin; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; status as a protected veteran or spouse/family member of a protected veteran; or disability. If you need accommodation for any part of the application process because of a medical condition or disability, please send an email to [e-mail] or call [phone] to let us know the nature of your request.

Licenses & Certifications

Required

• Guard Card
• Driver's License (valid)

Preferred

• CPR