Security Guard

Hilton • Little Chute, WI

276d

About The Position

Monitor and patrol hotel property to ensure the safety of guests and employees to protect all hotel assets. Maintain a safe and secure environment by performing protective and enforcement functions in a courteous and restrained manner in coping with emergencies, undesired conduct, disturbances and threats to life and property. The Hotel operates 24 hours a day and 7 days a week, so operational demands require variations in shift days, starting times, and hours worked in a week.

Requirements

• High school diploma preferred.
• Prior law enforcement or other military experience preferred.
• Thorough knowledge of the layout of the building, function rooms, and some knowledge of the city and surrounding areas.
• Ability to effectively deal with internal and external customers, some of whom will require high levels of patience, tact and diplomacy to defuse anger and collect accurate information.
• Ability to listen effectively, speak, read and write English clearly to ascertain and document important information.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, sometimes under pressure, while remaining flexible and efficient while maintaining a pleasant cheerful demeanor.
• Ability to follow written and or verbal instructions.
• Ability to operate a computer, printer, copier, and telephone.

Responsibilities

• 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 as in performing CPR.
• Maintain order in the hotel, dealing with the welfare of guests, e.g., 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, violations of hotel policy and civil laws as warranted for the security and safety of hotel guests, employees, patrons and property.
• Answer security telephone and safety hotline calls and respond in a timely manner based on priority.
• Use a clear, concise English-speaking voice, listen with empathy, provide accurate information and document legibly all appropriate incident information.
• Memorize and monitor life safety system installed at property including layout of entire building, alarm pull stations, location of fire extinguisher and sprinklers.
• Receive, record and store lost and found items.
• Research and respond to inquiries from guests concerning status of items.
• Escort guests and employees as required to parking lots, provide same for employees carrying house banks.
• Adhere to all company policies and procedures.
• Follow safety and security procedures and rules.
• Know department fire prevention and emergency procedures.
• Utilize protective equipment.
• Report unsafe conditions to management.
• Report accidents, injuries, near-misses, property damage or loss to management.
• Provide for a safe work environment by following all safety and security procedures and rules.
• Assist other Front Desk Personnel when needed.
• Perform any related duties as requested by management.

Benefits

• Room Discounts
• Employee Food and Beverage Discounts

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Accommodation
• Education Level: High school or GED