Security Officer

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Sal Security dept 7 Full time Hourly Manhattan Beach, CA, US

3 days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $32.00 To $32.00 Hourly

About Us

Picturesquely located in one of the most desirable areas in Southern California, The Westdrift Autograph Collection of Hotels fuses classic sophistication and contemporary chic. Located just steps from the city's distinctive boutiques, restaurants and beach activities. The Westdrift Autograph Collection of Hotels offers advanced service in a most unique setting.

This description is a summary of primary responsibilities and qualifications. The job description is not intended to include all duties or qualifications that may be required now or in the future. The Hotel operates 24 hours a day and 7 days a week, so operational demands require variations in shift days, starting times, and hours worked in a week.

We are currently searching for an energetic and enthusiastic Security Agent with open availability and flexibility who performs protective and enforcement functions in a courteous and restrained manner in coping with emergencies, undesired conduct, disturbances and threats to life and property to maintain a safe and secure environment.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Spend majority of shift on foot patrol, walking, climbing stairs of the interior and perimeter of the hotel to observe and identify potential security and safety risks or undesirable conditions.
• Requires verbal communication using pager and two-way radio, bending, stooping and kneeling as in performing CPR.
• Maintain order in the hotel, dealing with the welfare of guests, e.g., assisting with door lock problems, coordinate expedient response to emergency conditions such as fire, fire or safety hazards and threats to life and/or property in a calm, rational and persuasive manner. Handle undesired conduct, violations of hotel policy and civil laws as warranted for the security and safety of hotel guests, employees, patrons and property.
  
  Requires grasping, lifting and or carrying or otherwise moving persons, packages, luggage, wheelchairs and safety equipment using manual dexterity of hands.
• Answer security telephone and safety hotline calls and respond in a timely manner based on priority.
• Use a clear, concise English-speaking voice, listen with empathy, provide accurate information and document legibly all appropriate incident information.
• Memorize and monitor life safety system installed at property including layout of entire building, alarm pull stations, location of fire extinguisher and sprinklers.
• Receive, record and store lost and found items. Research and respond to inquirers from guests concerning status of items.
• Escort guests and employees as required to parking lots, provide same for employees carrying house banks.