Security Officer

**Job Summary:** Monitors and patrols assigned areas to provide a safe environment for guests and employees and to minimize opportunities for loss or damage. Acts to deter any agent or element from jeopardizing persons or property in or about the hotel's facilities **Qualifications** **Education \& Experience:** * High School Diploma * Security/law enforcement experience preferred. * CPR Certification * Read, write and speak English fluently. * Ability to communicate effectively with the public and other employees **Physical requirements:** * Standing/Walking/Patrolling grounds and hotel on asphalt, cement, carpet and gravel up to ten miles per day. * Picking up trash, handling guest requests, assisting other employees. * Hotel walk\-through. * Climbing stairs and ladders * Handle luggage, packages, door locks, tools and flashlight * Exerting up to 35\- 75 lbs. **Mental requirements:** * Accept opportunities to learn new skills, solve routine problems that occur on the job; ask questions when not sure how to complete something; learn new skills as quickly as most others in the same job. * Be alert to hazards and responsible in carrying out hotel's safety, security, and emergency procedures; suggest ways to improve safety conditions that reduce or prevent accidents and injuries; participate on safety committee or other special projects for safety; actively seek and report potential security risks or hazardous conditions. **Duties \& Functions** **Essential:** * Meet service quality standards that affect guest satisfaction; respond to guest questions or problems in a timely, professional manner. * Meet the hotel standards for work procedures, dress, grooming, attendance, and punctuality * Ensure that policies and procedures are enforced. * Ensure that property/facilities are energy efficient (conserving energy). * Ensure/maintain key control. * Maintain current CPR certification. * Maintain work area clean and organized. * Make safety and security