Security Officer - Temporary, On-Call InterContinental Houston

Security Officer - Temporary, On-Call (May-August) - Inter Continental Houston

Hotel: Houston (HOUIT), 6750 Main St, 77030

Perform hotel security duties and procedures to ensure the safety and security of guests, employees and the property as well as the property’s assets.

At Inter Continental Hotels & Resorts® we want our guests to feel special, cosmopolitan and In the Know which means we need you to:

Be charming by being approachable, having confidence and showing respect.

Stay in the moment by understanding and anticipating guests’ needs, being attentive and taking ownership of getting things done.

Make it memorable by being knowledgeable, sharing stories and showing your style to create moments that make people feel special.

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 in case evaluation, settlement or defense involving lawsuits against the Company.

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.

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. 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 or hotel property 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 strong guest satisfaction.

Investigate loss and safety incidents involving guests, employees and/or hotel loss and safety exposure and comply with state and government regulations and hotel 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 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.

Complete documented reports in accordance to Company and hotel policies and procedures.

Perform daily inspection and ensure compliance of hotel security and safety requirements and procedures in order to protect hotel property, employees and guests against theft, crime, threats and safety hazards. 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, unlocking doors and fire and safety hazards and document all actions.

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.

Escorting staff and guest to car if requested.

Inspecting purses, packages or bags of employees if designated by management and employee work identification and accuracy of employee time cards as they arrive/leave property.

Perform other duties as assigned; such as may handle deliveries received during non-business hours.

High school diploma or equivalent, plus one year of security and safety experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Must speak fluent English. Other languages preferred.

This job requires ability…