Security Officer

Company: Disability Solutions
Location: Kansas City
Posted on: November 1, 2024

Job Description:

Loews Hotels & Co has ventured into Kansas City, MO with the new Loews Kansas City Hotel. The 800-room hotel features 60,000 square feet of meeting & function space, with a sky bridge connecting to the 800,000 square foot Kansas City Convention Center. The hotel marks the first hotel catering to groups & meetings to open in more than 20 years in Kansas City. Two signature restaurants, a Grab & Go bakery and a rooftop lounge will round out this all glass, 24 story hotel, which stands out on the city's skyline. Loews Kansas City is located at the cornerstone of an already vibrant and continuously growing downtown Kansas City.Responsible for patrolling and monitoring hotel facility to ensure the safety and security of guests and employees and the protection of hotel property and assets. Reports suspicious / unsafe activities or conditions to Security management to obtain direction and assistance.Job Specific

• Performs Security Office, Employee Entrance and Patrol operations as outlined in the Standards of Performance Manual for Security Officers
• Thoroughly understands all Hotel Emergency Response Procedures and is able to respond appropriately to all situations
• Monitors/controls access to all facility employee entrances, ensures that only authorized individuals enter
• Maintains a visitor sign-in/out log and issues temporary passes to visitors/vendors
• Inspects all packages entering and exiting through facility employee entrances, denies access to or removal of unauthorized materials
• Verifies that all materials leaving facility are accompanies by a completed, signed package removal pass, confiscates and turns over to management, all materials not properly authorized
• Maintains signature lists of Management personnel authorized to sign package removal passes
• Patrols front of house, back of house and exterior hotel areas, reporting any safety or security hazards, unacceptable behavior, or suspicious persons to Security Supervisor for direction and resolution
• Prepares necessary maintenance requests for safety related maintenance requirements identified
• Monitors CCTV cameras, radio communications, and Fire Control Computers
• Documents all security related issues and assistance provided in appropriate Security reports
• Logs, stores, and returns lost and found items in accordance with hotel policies
• Enforces hotel rules/regulations in accordance with Employee Manual and hotel policy
• Monitors and ensures compliance to hotel key control policies by all employees
• Interacts with guests in a courteous and professional manner
• Responds to all guest and employee incidents, gathers information, secures area if necessary to preserve evidence
• Completes all daily reports in accordance with the Safety Security Manual
• May operate departmental vehicles to include electric personnel transport vehicles, pick up trucks, bicycles
• May assist in the collection/distribution of employee uniforms
• May assist in the distribution of employee paychecks
• May assist in obtaining materials from Storeroom areas during non-operating hours.
• Documents all after hour storeroom entries, reason for entry, ensures proper requisition obtained for all items removed
• Assists other hotel employees in applying Bloodborne Pathogen Exposure Control policies
• Answers department phone lines in prompt and courteous manner in accordance with all Loews hotels standards
• Other duties as assignedGeneral
  • Promotes and applies teamwork skills at all times
  • Notifies appropriate individual promptly and fully of problems and/or unusual matters of significance
  • Is polite, friendly, and helpful to guests, management and fellow employees
  • Executes emergency procedures in accordance with hotel standards
  • Complies with required safety regulations and procedures
  • Attends appropriate hotel meetings and training sessions
  • Maintains cleanliness and excellent condition of equipment and work areaQualifications
    • Excellent communication and guest service skills
    • Minimum two years previous Security department experience preferred at a similar quality property
    • CPR certified
    • Knowledge of hotel operations
    • Able to work a flexible schedule, including weekends and holidays

Keywords: Disability Solutions, Saint Joseph , Security Officer, Other , Kansas City, Missouri