Security Officer

Overview

• Job Title:
  
  Security Officer
• Job Location s: US-IL-Chicago
• Requisition :
• # of Openings: 1
• Category:
  Loss Prevention

Location

Chicago Hotel

Sweet Home for sure... Chicago, the third largest city in the US, is second to none with its stunning architecture and lake front beauty. There is something for everyone in Chi-Town; world class music, theater, dining, museums, sports and shopping to name a few. The 4 star Omni Chicago sits on the world famous Mag Mile amongst high end retail stores and close to many of the most popular tourist attractions in Chicago.

We are known for our quality and exceptional service. We only hire only the best to ensure we continue our longstanding tradition.

Omni Chicago's associates enjoy a dynamic and exciting work environment, comprehensive training and mentoring, along with the pride that comes from working for a company with a reputation for exceptional service. The Omni Chicago Hotel's commitment to serve our associates and nurture their growth has led to the company's highest rating in associate satisfaction and an impressive internal promotion rate. We embody a culture of respect, gratitude and empowerment day in and day out.

If you are a friendly, motivated person, with a passion to serve others, the Omni Chicago Hotel may be your perfect match.

The Security Officer maintains a safe and secure environment for guests, visitors, and team members. Provides protective and enforcement functions in a courteous and restrained manner in coping with emergencies, undesired conduct, disturbances and threats to life and property. Prepare incident and accident reports accurately and in the format specified by the Operations Manager.

Salary for this position: $25.95/hour.

Upon meeting eligibility requirements, Full Time Associates at Omni Chicago Hotel are entitled to elect the following benefits:
Medical, Dental, Vision and other healthcare benefits, Paid Maternity Leave, Pre-Tax Commuter Program, 401k, Select Paid Holidays and Paid Leave Accrual.

Additional associate benefits offered include discounts at the restaurant, use of hotel fitness center, discounted parking options, discounted rates at other Omni properties, corporate discounts, continued education opportunities and more.

Essential Functions:

Performs Security rounds of the hotel and office tower as follows:

- Restaurant and Banquet level

- All Lobby Areas and the Associates Entrance

- All Guest Floors

- Executive Offices

- Service levels (back of the house areas)

- Office Tower lobby and floors

- Loading Dock

- Perimeter of the Building

• Visits all locations requiring special attention as frequently as required.
• Responds immediately to those emergency incidents and Security requests to which he is assigned.
• Ensures maximum guest, associates, office tower and hotel safety and security at all times.
• Is courteous, tactful, and helpful, but firm in enforcing hotel policies and procedures.
• Reports in writing on all activities during each shift before leaving the hotel, with oral reports and emergency notifications delivered as directed by the established Security procedures.
• Performs duties as assigned by the Management Team and responds to directions from any Executive Committee member or any member of Management.
• Creates and always maintains the highest standards of Security, beign professional in attitude, appearance, and application.
• Checks associates leaving and entering the hotel at the beginning and end of shift, or at any time when an associate leaves the hotel. Collects all package passes and inspects parcels taken from the hotel.
• Greets all Office Tower tenants and guests maintaining the management and safety of the office tower lobby and floors.
• Politely greets guests of the Office Tower, directs them to their desired destination while maintaining a record of their visit.
• Monitors the Security of the receiving dock.
• Confiscates all unauthorized parcels etc., and notifies the Operations Manager and the appropriate department head.
• Checks all I.D.s of the hotel staff and provides information and direction upon proper identification of all job applicants, salesmen, etc. Notifies the department head involved for permission for non-staff personnel to enter the premises.
• Does not leave assigned station unless properly relieved as specified by another member of the Security team. Performs all necessary clerical requirements of the Security team under the supervision of the Operations Manager or Security Supervisor. This includes filing, processing work orders, ordering supplies, maintaining necessary schedules, and posting bulletin board information.
• Protects hotel from admission of undesirables and others not conducting legitimate business within the premises.

SUPPORTIVE FUNCTIONS

In addition to performance of the essential functions, this position may be required to perform a combination of the following supportive functions, with the percentage of time performing each function to be solely determined by the supervisor…