Security Guard

Security Guard


Company
Embassy Suites by Hilton Chicago Downtown River North
Location
Chicago, IL
Job Type
Full-time
Via
Indeed

Job Description
Seeking an exceptional security officer to join our TEAM!

Perks

Fun, Fast Pace Environment!

About Us: Our TEAM culture motivates and encourages each individual member to achieve β€œMORE” in daily life and prosper in their career with a company that values them. Our hope is that each day you will uncover new reasons to love what you do!

T.E.A.M = Together Everyone Achieves More

About the Role: You will deter criminal activity by adhering to security measures including reviewing video surveillance to identify off behaviors, patrol the interior and exterior of the hotel, and implement emergency response activities as appropriate, while providing superior customer service.

Advancement Opportunities and Professional Career Path:

β€’ Security Supervisor β€’ Security Manager β€’ Director of Security

Are you looking to plant your roots, be a part of a TEAM that feels like family, and grow your career within a prospering establishment who invests in their associates?

Our Management Development Program is a perfect way to get you to the next level! The MDP Program takes our top talent of today and creates the leaders of tomorrow, YOU could achieve a management opportunity in less than one year! What’s Your More?

TEAM Benefits:
β€’ 401k
β€’ Health/Dental/Vision/Life/Voluntary Insurance
β€’ Management Development Program
β€’ TEAM and Travel Discounts
β€’ Vacation/Well/Holiday Pay
β€’ Career Advancement Opportunity
β€’ Referral Bonus Program

Full-Time positions are benefits eligible including time off, travel discounts, medical and other insurance options are also available.

Travel Discounts- With multiple brands and thousands of locations around the world, TEAM are eligible for special travel discounts and sometimes even F&B discounts! Get away to relax, visit family or see the World!

Responsibilities:
β€’ Deter criminal activity by adhering to security measures including reviewing video surveillance to identify odd behaviors, patrol the interior and exterior of the hotel and implement emergency response activities as appropriate, while providing superior customer service
β€’ Maintain full and accurate records associated with the complete function of the security role.
β€’ Implement in conjunction with the hotel management team, security, loss control, key control, fire safety, occupational health and safety
β€’ Conduct investigations into matters relating to cash, fire, accident, disruption, where theft/fraud/loss/injury/damage etc. has or is suspected to have occurred
β€’ Liaise with the Human Resources Department to assist in work related investigations of losses or claims by employees against the hotel
β€’ Regularly liaise with hotel department heads to promote the safe, secure, efficient and harmonious operation of the hotel and its outlets
β€’ Gather information and execute procedures in regard to security/fire/safety equipment
β€’ Emphasis is to be placed on storage and transportation of cash, key control, storage and handling of dangerous chemicals, personnel security, health and safety

Requirements:
β€’ Prior experience in a brand hotel or similar role in a comparable environment
β€’ Good interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact effectively at various social levels and across diverse cultures
β€’ Have excellent English communication skills and able to read, write and speak fluently
β€’ Good understanding of legal guidelines for area security and public safety
β€’ Outstanding surveillance and observation skills
β€’ Trained in First Aid/BLS and self-defense
β€’ Registered as a security officer
β€’ Critical thinker and problem-solving skills
β€’ Great interpersonal and communication skills

Pay rate: $22.00 per hour

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