Job description

Hotel Security Officer Job Description

Duties and responsibilities

A hotel security officers is responsible for providing safety in hotels. They help protect guests and their valuables, as well as fellow hotel employees. Typically, hotel security guards do not carry firearms, although there might be weapons on the premises they can access if required. Their typical duties and responsibilities include:

· Patrolling the hotel premises (both interior and exterior)

· Checking the parking area and ensuring there are no unauthorized vehicles

· Ensuring all hotel doors are locked and that all rooms are properly silent

· Monitoring who enters, and who leaves, the hotel

· Filling in the security log (this is a small report of what areas have been checked)

· Monitoring the security cameras

· Responding to calls when colleagues need assistance

· Escorting guests where necessary (e.g., if they are intoxicated and need to go to their room or if they are lost)

Qualifications

Depending on what state you live in, you will need to be licensed. Generally, to become licensed, security guards must be at least 18 years old, pass a background check and complete relevant training. State of California mandates that all in-house guards known as Proprietary Private Security Officers (PSO) under the law, complete 16-hours of job-specific training as part of their licensing process. This requirement can be satisfied online through an interactive course.

Skills and relevant work experience

As well as the certification requirements, campus security officers will need skills such as:

· Decision making skills, as hotel security officers will often need to be able to make on the spot decisions. Some of the decisions could save their lives, or the lives of their colleagues.

· Interpersonal skills, as hotel security officers will work with members of the public. Importantly, tourism is a huge industry and hotel security must work to ensure the reputation of the business remains high.

· The ability to remain calm under pressure, as hotel security officers will be faced with unforeseen and unpredictable circumstances.

· Organization skills are essential as hotel security officers must make sure that they complete all scheduled and routine tasks on time.

· Communication skills, as hotel security officers will need to communicate with hotel staff, guests, and management.

Hours

Must be able to work part-time to full-time hours ranging from 20 hours per week to 40 hours per week. Must be able to work days, nights, weekends, and holidays. Schedule may vary.

Salary

$19.00 per hour.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $19.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Vision insurance

Experience level:

• 1 year

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift
• Overnight shift
• Weekend availability

Experience:

• Security: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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