Position Summary The role of Security Officer is to operate with the day-to-day operation and long-term outlook of the safety and security department. Key Responsibilities Safety & Security Tasks (40%): • Conduct routine loading dock and employee lot inspections. Ensuring the area is kept clean and free of trash and debris prior to the start of each scheduled shift. • Conduct investigation and provide follow up to departments that violate dock cleanliness. • Responds to all emergency situations immediately. Takes appropriate action to safeguard guests, employees, and the hotel. • Reviews accident investigations to ensure accurate and complete reporting. • Conducting regular patrol of the property to ensure all areas are safe and secure. Team Development (40%): • Orienting employees to the department and hotel. • Providing on the job training on responsibilities. • Ensure that all security staff is versed and completely trained on all parking applications. This includes assisting staff on resetting server procedures, clearing ticket jams, reprogramming procedures at the gate as well as supply audits. • Ensuring security team takes on both a proactive property security and customer care/contact and support role. • Maintain a positive inter-departmental relationship through the hotel and with outside vendors. Leadership Role (20%): • Promoting day-to-day awareness and providing security training for management and line staff. • Provide leadership and act as a liaison to hotel management and guests in absence of the presence of Security Manager or Director of Security. • Meet regularly with the Area Director of Facilities. • Attend event PreCONs when necessary. • Taking a leadership role with both the Security team and Safety Committee. Requirements/Skills • Two years of Security experience, preferably at an upper upscale brand property • High School Diploma or GED • Supervision experience in a security related field • CPR/1st Aid/AED Certification • Solid knowledge of Sefety and Security operations • Strong interpersonal skills • Able to resolve conflicts, guests, supervisor and employee Physical Demands • Ability to sit or stand for long periods of time • Ability to occasionally lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50 pounds • Ability to occasionally walk up and down stairs. • Visual ability to observe team members in the workplace, analyze operations and detect situations of concern Requirement/SkillsHigh School graduate requiredAssociates/Bachelors Degree or equivalent preferred (additional training [e.g. military, law enforcement] and education is highly desirable)Ideal candidate will have a minimum of one year security experienceExperience with MS Office applications and Outlook requiredPrevious work experience should include working in a high-volume environment, as well as, customer-service oriented atmosphereDemonstrates strong verbal and interpersonal skillsWorks well independently or as part of a teamStrong attention to detailCommitment to exceptional guest serviceA positive attitudeAdhere to the policies and procedures of the hotelPhysical DemandsPerform repetitive hand and arm movementsAbility to lift, pull, push up to 25 poundsAbility to squat, bend, kneel and twistAbility to stand for long periods of timeAbility to see, hear, speak, read and write legiblyAbility to reach with hands and arms, stooping, kneeling, crouching and crawlingFrequent sitting, standing and walking, which may be required for long periods of time up to 8 hoursDuties may involve climbing stair and walking inclines or uneven terrainOther InformationThe hotel business functions seven days a week, 24 hours a day. All associates must realize this fact and be aware that at all times it may be necessary to move associates from their accustomed shift and alter assigned duties as business dictates. In addition, this is a hospitality business, and a hospitable service atmosphere must be maintained at all timeshis position description is not intended to create, nor is it to be construed, as a contract of employment or a promise of employment. I understand that my employment is an “at-will” relationship and may be terminated by either party at any time, with or without notice.We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer and make employment decisions without regard to age, race, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or other protected class. Our locations are drug-free and pre-employment drug tests are required. Background checks are also required before employment begins. We participate in E-Verify and those who are ineligible to work in the United States will not be considered.The information contained herein is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job, nor are they intended to be an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities to do the job. Management may, at its discretion, assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Ability to model Choice’s Cultural Values: Welcome and Respect Everyone, Be Bold, Be Quick, Listen, Be Curious and Show Integrity.