What are the responsibilities and job description for the Security Officer position at Four Seasons?
Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts
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Four Seasons Atlanta
Meet us in Atlanta, and we’ll show you what it means to have fun, Southern-style. Our vibrant capital city is the living, breathing cultural heart of the American South, where world-renowned chefs, business moguls and celebrities flock for work and play. Our Midtown Hotel puts you just steps from the renowned High Museum of Art, eclectic Peachtree Street and the sprawling green spaces of Piedmont Park. Enjoy breakfast at Park 75 before heading out to explore the city, or stay in for a healthy dose of self-care in our serene Spa. However you spend the day, make sure to end your night with dinner and drinks at Bar Margot.
The Security Officer is a part of a team responsible for the security and safety measures throughout the Hotel. They will maintain strategic oversight of every aspect of the hotels physical security and safety for Guests, Members, Employees, Assets and Reputation including staffing, budgets, protocols and procedures as well as crisis management. Security Officers will need to be extremely sensitive towards all occupants and workers, anticipating their needs so we can meet our standards. Security Officers will also be sensitive to everybody’s needs and at times will act as a facilitator, mediator, and informant to maintain a respectful and friendly relationship between and with all occupants of our hotel.
Job Responsibilities
- Assist team with responsibility to ensure the protection of guests, patrons and associates; their property, Resort property, building and grounds. Enforce Hotel rules, regulations and policies as well as the departments’ rules, policies and standards.
- Promote safety awareness and enforcement throughout the Resort to reduce accidents and loss by providing training as required.
- Respond to all emergency calls including Emergency Response team calls. Will assist in the Fire Command center when needed. Display complete knowledge of the fire/life System and all support systems, their functions and emergency response procedures.
- Patrol building noting and correcting safety, security, and fire hazards. Able walk/run up stairs carrying a fire extinguisher.
- Implement all policies and procedures regarding security and safety.
- Share duties in Operations Center with emergency and department phone monitoring, closed circuit television monitoring, alarm monitoring, vendor/solicitor/visitor access, and key control.
- Respond properly in any hotel emergency safety situation.
- Assist with Worker’s Compensation, complete reports, and maintain a health and safety.
- Write comprehensive incident reports and conduct thorough investigations. Maintain report records, assist and follow-up on investigations, and approve reports and logs. Initiates and assists General liability reports. Promotes loss prevention through training and awareness throughout the building to reduce claims.
- Project an image of friendliness, professionalism and willingness to provide personalized services to all building occupants, workers, and neighbors, whether over the phone or in person.
- Act as a liaison with all law enforcement agencies, city and federal agencies and hotel associations.
- Respond to and mediate all non-emergency security calls, minor injuries, disputes, stressful, and complicated issues etc.
- Contain and transport items potentially contaminated in accordance with Blood Borne Pathogen program and training.
- Provide basic security services, key control, guest and function room lock problems/reprogramming, guestroom safe malfunctions, and lock out.
- Participate and take an active role in the development and implementation of the hotel’s fire plan. In addition to testing the hotel’s Fire and Emergency Response preparedness.
- Works harmoniously and professionally with co-workers and supervisors.
Job Requirements
- At least 1 years of security experience, preferably within Hotels
- At least High School diploma - Bachelor’s Degree Preferred.
- Apply an ethical approach to the outcome of situations.
- Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills to work with peers, superiors and clients.
- Work in a safe, prudent and organized manner.
- Must be flexible with schedule - Able to work weekdays, weekends, holidays, evening/overnight shifts.
- Reading, writing and oral proficiency in the English language
- Ability to multi-task in a high volume and demanding environment.
- Strong problem solving skills, ability to handle difficult situations and guests.
Benefits
Four Seasons offers an award-winning work environment and an excellent benefits package which includes:
- Generous medical, dental & vision insurance plans
- Competitive salary & wages
- 401 (k) Retirement plan
- Complimentary stays at other Four Seasons properties
- Excellent training and development opportunities
- Free meals on duty
- Free uniforms and free uniform care
- Paid holidays and PTO
Learn more about what it is like to work at Four Seasons, visit us:
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You will have valid work authorization for the U.S.
Please note that due to the large number of responses we receive, only candidates being considered for the above position will be contacted for an interview.
Four Seasons is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. Minorities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. To access the 'EEOC is The Law' Information poster please visit this website - http://www.eeoc.gov/employers/upload/poster_screen_reader_optimized.pdf