Security Supervisor

InterContinental Hotels Group•San Antonio, TX

60d•$22

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.

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.
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.
May be required to work nights, weekends, and/or holidays.

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. This may include and is not limited to: patrolling and inspecting with specified equipment the assigned areas to include all public areas of the property including meeting rooms, entrances and outside building and grounds; monitoring surveillance cameras and checking areas for unauthorized persons or vehicles and coordinating towing of vehicles, unlocked doors and fire and safety hazards and document all actions. monitoring and maintaining 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. ensuring 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. escorting staff and guest to car upon request. inspecting purses, packages or bags of employees if designated by management and employees work identification and accuracy of employee timecards 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. Such investigations may include theft or lost items, noise complaints, assault complaints, food poisoning complaints, intoxication incidents, other guest complaints and safety hazard accidents and incidents. May have to 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. May 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. Key departmental contacts include all hotel staff, Corporate Hotel Management Group and Corporate Risk Management and Legal department.
Perform other duties as assigned.