Security Officer | Part Time

Hyatt Hotels Corporation; Texas; On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual comp and hotel stays discount

On-site parking

Free colleague meals

Employee benefits

Job summary

Hyatt Regency DFW, part of Hyatt Hotels Corporation, is seeking a Security Officer to protect guests, colleagues, and property during afternoon/evening shifts. You will patrol, respond to emergencies, and enforce hotel policies while delivering exceptional guest service.

Ideal candidates communicate well, exercise sound judgment under pressure, and can work independently. The role requires flexibility for holidays and weekends, plus ability to lift up to 50 pounds and assist guests with mobility

Qualifications

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to pass background screening.
• Stand and walk for extended periods, up to 8 hours.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe, secure, and welcoming environment.
• Conduct routine patrols of guest areas and property.
• Respond to emergencies and assist guests and colleagues.
• Document incidents with detailed security reports.

Skills

Strong verbal and writtencommunication

Professional judgment

Ability to work independently

Background screening clearance

Mobility and endurance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Patrol equipment

Job description

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"Hyatt is a place of learning – similar to a university. The company offers so many ways for me to learn and grow, both professionally and personally."

Come be part of our Rooms team as a Security Officer at Hyatt Regency DFW, conveniently located across from Terminal C at DFW Airport. Our hotel features 811 guestrooms and more than 92,000 square feet of meeting and event space, creating a dynamic and rewarding environment for hospitality professionals.

As a Security Officer, you will play a critical role in protecting the safety and security of our guests, colleagues, visitors, and hotel property. This position serves as a first responder within the hotel and requires strong judgment, professionalism, and the ability to remain calm in emergency situations while delivering exceptional guest service.

• Must be available to work afternoons, evenings, and weekends
• Must be available to work holidays
• Additional shifts may be available based on business needs

Position Summary

The Security Officer is responsible for maintaining a safe, secure, and welcoming environment throughout the hotel during afternoon and evening operations. This position conducts routine patrols, responds to emergencies, assists guests and colleagues, investigates incidents, enforces hotel policies, and completes detailed documentation to support hotel operations. The ideal candidate demonstrates professionalism, exceptional customer service, strong communication skills, and the ability to make sound decisions under pressure.

Safety & Emergency Response

• Respond promptly to medical emergencies, fire alarms, accidents, criminal activity, suspicious persons, guest disturbances, and other safety concerns.
• Assist with emergency evacuations, fire drills, and emergency response procedures.
• Provide First Aid, CPR, and AED assistance within the scope of training and certification.
• Conduct guest welfare checks and assist with emergency room entries when appropriate.
• Coordinate with law enforcement, fire departments, EMS, and other emergency responders when necessary.
• Maintain familiarity with emergency response equipment and procedures.

Security Operations

• Conduct routine patrols of guest floors, parking garages, meeting spaces, public areas, employee areas, and exterior grounds.
• Maintain a visible security presence throughout the property.
• Monitor access control systems and key management procedures.
• Respond to guest lockouts, noise complaints, disputes, and security concerns.
• Enforce Hyatt policies, safety procedures, and property rules.
• Investigate incidents and complete detailed security reports.

Guest & Colleague Support

• Provide exceptional guest service while ensuring a secure environment.
• Assist guests and colleagues during emergencies and operational incidents.
• Provide courtesy escorts when appropriate.
• Support lost and found procedures, package deliveries, and hotel events.
• Assist guests with mobility needs and ADA-related transportation support when required.

Administrative Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate daily logs, patrol records, and incident reports.
• Utilize hotel security systems and reporting software.
• Participate in departmental meetings, training programs, emergency drills, and certification renewals.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to remain professional and exercise sound judgment in stressful situations.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Must be available to work afternoons, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to successfully complete required background screening.
• Stand and walk for extended periods, frequently up to 8 hours per shift.
• Patrol buildings, guest floors, stairwells, parking garages, and exterior grounds throughout the shift.
• Frequently climb stairs during routine patrols and emergency responses.
• Bend, kneel, squat, crouch, crawl, reach, and twist as necessary to perform security-related duties.
• Lift, carry, push, and pull up to 50 pounds independently.
• Push occupied wheelchairs and assist guests with mobility when needed.
• Assist with emergency evacuations, including supporting guests with disabilities or limited mobility.
• Respond quickly to emergencies occurring anywhere on the property.
• Operate emergency response equipment safely and effectively.
• Work indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Maintain the physical capability to fulfill all emergency response responsibilities safely and effectively.

Preferred

• Prior security, law enforcement, military, first responder, hotel, or hospitality experience.
• CPR, AED, and First Aid certification (or ability to obtain certification).
• Experience preparing incident reports and security documentation.

Care connects us.

Join a team that is making travel more human. Here, everyone's role matters. Opportunities are yours to shape. At the heart of Hyatt is our shared belief that hospitality is more than just a job – it’s a career for people who care.

As a colleague, we have you covered with exceptional benefits, which include

• Annual allotment of comp and discounted hotel stays at Hyatt hotels globally
• On-site hotel covered parking

Complimentary colleague meal during shift

And much more!

All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.