Security Officer - Part Time-1

Sonesta Hotels International Corporation in; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 33,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan with Company

Paid Vacation and Sick Days

Sonesta Hotel Discounts

Educational Assistance

Paid Parental Leave

Company Paid Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Employee Perks and Discounts

Job summary

Sonesta Hotels International Corporation is seeking a part-time Security Officer in Chicago to protect guests, employees and property. You will enforce security policies and ensure compliance with regulations across the hotel environment.

You will conduct fire prevention, safety checks, investigations, and resolve safety-related guest/employee concerns while supporting a tranquil hotel atmosphere.

Qualifications

• Regular and punctual attendance.
• Adhere to the property's grooming standards.
• Stand and walk on a continuous basis and run as warranted.
• Safely operate a motor vehicle in all weather conditions.
• Understand and execute safety and emergency procedures (fire, crowd control, etc.).
• Understand and operate emergency equipment (fire extinguishers, wheelchairs, respirators).
• Lift, carry, and store ~50 lbs.
• Lift and move an immobilized adult in emergencies.
• Bend, squat, kneel, climb stairs/ladder, reach.
• Push/pull ~75 lbs.
• Work in extreme temperatures.
• Use communication equipment (phones, radios, beepers).
• Communicate clearly with guests and employees.
• Interact with guests and staff with courtesy and discretion.
• Read and write effectively.
• Sustain high-level customer interaction, including smiling and eye contact.
• Work mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Deliver on Sonesta Service standards in all guest interactions.
• Perform security functions including fire prevention and safety checks.
• Investigate thefts, accidents and incidents on property.
• Prevent losses of company and guest property from theft and crime.
• Maintain a safe, tranquil environment for guests and staff.
• Assist guests and colleagues with security-related inquiries.
• Resolve guest and employee safety concerns and complaints.
• Conduct floor patrols and secure facilities during non-operating hours.
• Monitor activities to detect theft or other crimes.
• Complete reports for accidents or issues on-site.
• Report deficiencies to appropriate departments for repair.
• Perform other work-related duties as assigned by Management.

Skills

Customer service excellence

Observation skills

Emergency procedures

Communication with guests

Stand and walk for long periods

Shift work flexibility

Job description

Sonesta Hotels International Corporation

Security Officer - Part Time-1 (Finance)

We're Sonesta International Hotels. The 8th largest hotel company in the U.S.-and growing fast.

An epic blend of full-service and focused hotels in major cities, Sonesta's uniquely diverse portfolio of owned, managed, and franchised properties makes us everywhere you want to be. Driven by the human side of hospitality, we deliver service with passion, loyalty with purpose, and experiences that truly connect.

Together We Thrive-bringing quality, value, and amazing hospitality to every guest, every stay, across 1000+ properties in eight countries and counting.

Job Description Summary

The Security Officer is responsible for the safety and security of all our guests, employees and visitors of the hotel. They are responsible for protection of all hotel assets, ensuring that hotel security policies and procedures in accordance with Sonesta Hotels International corporate guidelines are enforced and that the hotel is in full compliance to all local, state and federal regulations.

The Security officer also performs hotel security functions, to include fire prevention, safety, investigation, and resolution of guest and employee complaints regarding safety and security matters.

Job Description

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Deliver on the promise of Sonesta Service in all interactions with guests and clients. Manage according to the Sonesta G.U.E.S.T. standards and instill a passion for customer service in all associates of the hotel.
• Performs normal hotel security functions to include fire prevention and safety checks.
• Investigates thefts, accidents, and other incidents which occur on the property.
• Prevents losses of company and guest's property due to thefts, burglary, pilferage, and other criminal activity.
• Ensures a safe and tranquil environment for guests and employees.
• Assist guests and colleagues on all security and safety related enquiries.
• Resolves guest and employee complaints regarding safety and security matters.
• Conduct floor patrols during tour of duty, including checking of doors, windows, and securing facilities during non-operating hours.
• Monitors the activities of personnel on the premises to detect and counter thefts and other criminal activities.
• Completes associates forms and reports related to any accidents or issues within the premises of the hotel.
• Immediately report hotel deficiencies to appropriate departments for immediate repair.
• To perform other work-related duties as assigned by Management.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

• Regular and punctual attendance.
• Ability to adhere to the property's grooming standards.
• Ability to stand and walk on a continuous basis and run as warranted.
• Ability to safely operate a motor vehicle during all hours and in all weather conditions.
• Ability to understand and execute all safety and emergency procedures, (for example: fire, crowd control, inclement weather, and bomb threats.)
• Ability to understand and operate emergency equipment, (for example fire extinguishers, wheelchairs, respirators.)
• Ability to lift, carries, and store in overhead areas approximately 50 lbs.
• Ability to lift and move, in an emergency situation, an immobilized adult.
• Ability to bend, squat, kneel, climb (including stairs and ladder), and reach.
• Ability to push and/or pull approximately 75 lbs.
• Ability to work in extreme temperature.
• Ability to utilize communication equipment (for example: telephones, radios, and beepers.)
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with guests and other employees.
• Ability to interact with guests and other employees in a courteous, empathetic, and discreet manner.
• Ability to read and write effectively.
• Ability to sustain direct contact with the public; must establish high degree of customer service, (smile, eye contact, positive personal presentation, etc.), and high-volume interaction with guests and staff.
• Will be required to work mornings, evening, weekends, and holidays.

The statements in this job description are intended to represent the key duties and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be ALL responsibilities or qualifications of the job. This job description is subject to change at any time.

Additional Job Information/Anticipated

Pay Range

Pay range is $24.00 to $25.00.

The base pay offered may vary based on various factors, including but not limited to job-related knowledge, skills, and specific/overall experience.

Sonesta recognizes that benefits play a vital role in helping ensure the health and financial security of employees and their families. We offer a variety of benefits to our employees including:

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account with Company Match
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match
• Paid Vacation and Sick Days
• Sonesta Hotel Discounts
• Educational Assistance
• Paid Parental Leave
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Company Paid Short Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Various Employee Perks and Discounts
• Hospital Indemnity
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Accident Insurance

Go Beyond @SonestaHotels

WHO WE ARE

We are an organization made up of people, thoughts and ideas - all working towards fulfilling our simple mission: To wow every guest, team member, partner & community we operate in by delivering quality, value & amazing hospitality.

We will achieve our mission by being passionate about exceeding expectations - by being persistent, resilient, and constantly seeking new and creative ways to succeed. Doing the Right Thing and Going Beyond are our principles that guide everything we do.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

Sonesta is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.