Security Officer

Biltmore Hotel Limited • Coral Gables, FL

23d • Onsite

About The Position

Position Summary
First-line Officer tasked in the protection of the hotel, its guests, employees, and property. This position requires consistent adherence to policies and procedures of the department as outlined in the Biltmore Standard Operating Procedures (BSOP’S).

Requirements

• High school diploma is required
• Prior Security experience in the hospitality industry is preferred
• Must be able to: Speak, read, write and understand the English language.
• Compute accurate mathematical calculations.
• Provide legible communication and directions.
• Perform job functions with attention to detail, speed and accuracy.
• Prioritize and organize.
• Think clearly, remaining calm and resolving problems using sound judgment.
• Follow directions thoroughly.
• Understand guest’s service needs.
• Work cohesively with co-workers as part of a team.
• Work with minimal supervision.
• Maintain confidentiality of guest information and pertinent resort data.
• Use a computer keyboard and possess basic typing skills.
• Possess moderate to advanced computer skills.
• Work in a dynamic and constantly changing environment.
• Adept to multitasking.
• Must be able to: Move, lift, carry, push, pull, and place objects weighing less than or equal to 50 pounds without assistance
• Stand, sit, or walk for an extended period of time or for an entire work shift
• Reach overhead and below the knees, including bending, twisting, pulling, and stooping
• Use, carry, and operate all necessary office equipment using finger dexterity.
• Communicate with employees, managers, subordinates and guests through verbal communication, hearing ability, and visual acuity.
• Visually look at a computer for extended periods of time.
• Adapt to moderate temperatures in the hotel as thermostat is controlled by hotel environmental systems. Most work tasks are performed indoors.
• Work knowing it may involve an element of person danger.
• Use psychomotor coordination to operate a vehicle.
• Have binocular and monocular vision of no more than 20/100 uncorrected and 20/30 or better corrected.
• A Florida Driver’s License is required
• State of Florida Class “D” Security Officer license is preferred
• Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbent will possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves, other employees or guests.
• A review of this description has excluded the marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties. All duties and requirements are essential job functions.
• This job description is not an exclusive or exhaustive list of all job functions that an employee in this position may be asked to perform from time to time. This job description reflects the job content at the time of writing and will be subject to periodic change in light of changing operational and environmental requirements. Such changes will be discussed with the job holder and the job description amended accordingly. This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to perform any other job-related duties assigned by their supervisor.
• Due to the nature of the hospitality industry, employees may be required to work varying schedules to reflect the business needs of the hotel which may include overtime, weekends and holidays. The employee will carry out any other duties as are within the scope, spirit and purpose of the job as requested by the line manager or Head of Department/Division.
• The employee will actively follow The Biltmore Hotel policies including Equal Opportunities policies and will maintain an awareness and observation of Fire and Health & Safety Regulations.
• This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at will" employment relationship.
• All employees must maintain a neat, clean and well-groomed appearance per Biltmore Hotel standards.

Nice To Haves

• Prior Security experience in the hospitality industry is preferred
• State of Florida Class “D” Security Officer license is preferred

Responsibilities

• Use the SafeLok Locking Systems, Salient Video Management System, El Safe, etc…
• Be knowledgeable of MSDS program.
• Should maintain open communications with all department heads.
• Maintain on-going Security Loss Prevention Shopping Service.
• Maximize security effectiveness by conducting security patrols in high risk and all common areas.
• Handle all incidents with discretion.
• Keep Rooms Division and Hotel Manager informed of all incidents that may affect Hotel operation security related or not.
• Other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees