Security Officer

Responsibilities:

Reporting to the Security Manager, responsibilities and essential job functions include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Consistently offer professional, engaging and proactive guest service while supporting fellow Colleagues
• Demonstrate Fairmont core values in all interactions.
• Regularly patrol all areas and buildings on Hamilton Princess properties
• Manage presence of trespassers and unauthorized persons found on property according to Fairmont standards.
• Prepare and distribute electronic swipe cards.
• Conduct security and baggage checks as required.
• Monitor CCTV cameras and take all necessary actions to secure guests, colleagues and Hamilton Princess property.
• Monitor and report any vehicle infractions occurring on Hamilton Princess properties including parking, speeding, dangerous driving, etc.
• Promptly respond to any activated fire prevention devices, investigate causes and report findings.
• Respond to guest and staff concerns, including first aid and casualty care in a prompt, caring and helpful manner.
• Develop and maintain close and effective working relationships with all supporting departments.
• Complete daily log of shift activities and provide appropriate sections to departments within the hotel for follow-up.
• Follow and ensure compliance with all corporate, hotel and departmental policies and procedures.
• Participate in hotel committees.
• Strict adherence to all Health & Safety training, guidelines and work practices previous, during and following an epidemic (whether local or global) that are established by Accor, local government, international bodies including the World Health Organization (WHO) and Center for disease control (CDC).
• Perform any other duties, tasks, and assignments within your department as required

Qualifications

• Previous Security / Safety experience in a large, multi building property is required experience in a similar capacity in a luxury hotel environment is preferred
• Current First Aid and CPR certification is required, current Advanced First Aid certification is preferred
• Completion of Fire safety/fire fighter training is an asset
• Willingness to submit to a criminal records check and possess a clean criminal record are required
• Strong written and verbal communication, interpersonal and conflict resolution skills are required
• Working knowledge of MS Office programmes is required
• Proven ability to work cohesively as part of a team in a multi-culturally diverse environment 
• Proven ability to focus attention on guest needs, remaining calm and courteous at all times
• Strong work ethic, highly responsible, reliable and the ability to work rotating shifts (both day and night), split shifts, extended hours including evenings, weekends and public holidays is required