Security Supervisor

IHG•San Antonio, TX

7d•$22 - $24•Onsite

About The Position

Provide professional and friendly security services while ensuring adherence to federal, state and local regulations concerning OSHA, hotel emergency procedures, safety, or other compliance requirements, as well as brand standards and local policies and procedures.

Requirements

High school diploma or related vocational training, plus one year of security and safety experience including some supervisory/training experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Must speak fluent English.
Carrying, lifting, pushing and/or pulling items weighing up to 50-100 pounds
Frequently standing up and moving about the facility
Frequently handling objects and equipment to secure the facility
Frequently bending, stooping, and kneeling.
Communication skills are utilized a significant amount of time when interacting with the other guests and hotel staff .
Working knowledge of local laws, investigation methods, OSHA requirements and fire codes and life safety codes.
Problem solving, reasoning, motivating, organizational and training abilities are used when an emergency situation occurs.
Reading and writing abilities are utilized in order to document or record all tasks completed, to order supplies, to receive their instructions for the day and/or to read safety and security procedures.
Mathematical skills, including basic math, are used occasionally.

Nice To Haves

Other languages preferred.
Certification in safety and training and/or licensed as a Security Officer or Law Enforcement Officer may be required.
Certified CPR, First Aid instructor and training in law enforcement techniques may be required or highly desired.

Responsibilities

Assist in supervising the Security function; ensure staff is properly trained including service expectations, hotel facilities and services, and safety and emergency procedures, etc.
Monitor performance and recommend corrective or disciplinary action. Alert management of potentially serious issues.
Inspect, evaluate and ensure compliance of hotel security and safety requirements and procedures in order to protect hotel property, employees and guests against theft, crime and threats.
Monitor surveillance cameras and check areas for unauthorized persons or vehicles and coordinating towing of vehicles, unlocked doors and fire and safety hazards and document all actions.
Monitor and maintain the security procedures and audit/department logs that may include lost and found, storing guests’ valuables, key control, emergency procedures, health and safety hazard procedures for all employees and guests.
Ensure all guest room doors are secured and assist guest with room access and moving/removing guest possessions or inventory if required. May be responsible for all transactions related to the issuance of guest room master keys.
Escort staff and guest to car upon request.
Inspect purses, packages or bags of employees if designated by management and employees work identification and accuracy of employee time cards as they arrive/leave the property.
Investigate loss and safety incidents involving guests, employees and/or hotel loss and safety exposure and help establish procedures to prevent/minimize the loss from theft and other safety risk or litigation against the hotel.
Administer CPR on guest or staff member in accordance to guidelines and communicate specified information to EMS/medical personnel as required.
Maintain documentation and confidential security related reporting systems (that may include reports, logs, inspection checklists, detainments, arrests and etc.) for prompt retrieval of information, trend projections, and enhancement of procedures from information learned during the investigations.
Ensure that appropriate investigation documentation and results are available for current litigation/settlement and future reference.
Record necessary and pertinent incident reports or information to police and fire agencies involving investigations and to Corporate Legal department, Corporate Claims Management department, insurance agencies and outside attorneys to assist in case evaluation, settlement or defense involving lawsuits against the Company.
Assist in training/educating employees on current safety and security issues to ensure compliance with all Company loss control policies and current security, and safety regulations.
Coordinate and train hotel staff on fire brigade and fire safety procedures and assist in conducting CPR classes to Security staff and other appropriate employees.
Inform management of hazardous situations, emergencies or threats to the security of guests, employees or hotel assets.
Schedule preventative maintenance and repairs to security equipment as needed and ensure that equipment is prepared and operational for the following day’s work.
Respond in a courteous and prompt manner to all guest related incidents, questions, complaints and/or requests to ensure a high level of guest satisfaction.
Promote teamwork and quality service through daily communication and coordination with other departments.
Perform other duties as assigned.