Overnight Security

PROVIDENCE HOSPITALITY GROUP•Salinas, CA
•$24 - $26•Onsite

About The Position

The Security Officer is responsible for protection and enforcement functions during overnight hotel operations, responding to emergencies, undesirable conduct, disturbances, and threats to life or property. The role helps maintain a safe and secure environment for employees and visitors and protects company and customer assets. The position is part-time at the Hampton Inn & Suites in Salinas, California.

Requirements

  • General knowledge of security procedures and methods and fire safety.
  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • One to two years of related experience or equivalent.
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills.
  • Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
  • Ability to manage priorities and workflow.
  • Versatility, flexibility, and willingness to work with changing priorities.
  • Ability to work independently and as a member of teams and committees.
  • Strong interpersonal skills.
  • Good judgment and ability to make timely, sound decisions.
  • Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions.
  • Ability to understand safety requirements and cautions.
  • Professional appearance and demeanor.
  • Demonstrated competence in reacting to and handling emergencies.
  • Ability to communicate effectively with people at all levels and from various backgrounds.

Nice To Haves

  • Patrolling and report-writing experience.
  • Bilingual skills.
  • CPR and First Aid training.

Responsibilities

  • Identify security violations and take reasonable, prudent action to protect employees, visitors, and company or customer assets.
  • Conduct scheduled and random inspections of the premises to identify security and safety risks or undesirable conditions.
  • Observe, caution, instruct, correct, investigate, and report suspected break-ins, tampering, vandalism, theft, or property damage.
  • Monitor gates and access-controlled points; admit or deny access as directed, issue temporary badges and identification, and provide directions.
  • Respond immediately to emergencies, including fires, medical emergencies, confined-space rescues, undesirable conduct, policy or civil-law violations, and hazardous-material incidents, assisting until authorities arrive.
  • Monitor property removed from restricted buildings or company premises to ensure it is properly authorized.
  • Monitor, test, and document security and fire-protection systems and equipment, and make recommendations regarding their readiness.
  • Document and report irregularities, incidents, and emergency actions involving safety and security.
  • Check packages and identification, and question or detain unauthorized persons or people found in restricted areas.
  • Interface with local law enforcement and security agencies as situations require.
  • Assist with guest requests and maintenance issues.
  • Perform other related duties as assigned by management.

Benefits

  • 401(k) with company match.
  • Paid time off and state-required sick pay.
  • Eight paid holidays.
  • Hotel discounts by brand.
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