Security Officer

Job Description

Security Officer
The Post Oak Hotel at Uptown Houston

The Post Oak Hotel at Uptown Houston is seeking a Security Officer to join our team. We hire individuals that are committed to providing a remarkable guest experience and changing the standard of luxury. If your skills and talents are a match for our needs, we can open the door to growth and leadership opportunities.
What we offer you:

• Multiple benefit plans to suit your needs
• Paid Vacation
• Opportunities for advancement
• Positive and respectful work environment where diversity is valued
• Generous employee discounts
• Community volunteer opportunities with Landry’s League

What you can expect to do:

• Patrol the hotel grounds to identify, report, and prevent any unusual activity or hazardous discrepancies
• Produce detailed incident reports based upon facts gathered in self-conducted investigations
• Promote a safe working environment while adhering to OSHA mandated standards
• Monitor the fire life safety system with the ability to promptly respond to alarms and assist with evacuations
• Thorough understanding of the hotel’s emergency preparedness procedures and catastrophic event response
• Responsible for logging daily activity, managing key control, and issuing visitor badge credentials
• A flexible schedule is required colleagues be available to work weekends, holidays, and special events on property

• Must obtain a CPR certification, as well as a state issued Private Security Officer License within 30 days of hire date
• Experience using video management systems, to view, replay, and archive surveillance footage
• Ability to communicate in a clear and articulate manor with guests and colleagues in a variety of platforms
• Capable of standing for extended periods of time while maintaining a friendly and approachable demeanor
• Ability to ascent multiple stairwell levels at an expedite pace in emergency instances
• Must achieve CLSO designation within six months of hire date

Apply now if you:

• Aspire to our “Be FAIR” ideals: Be Friendly, Accommodating, Inclusive, and Respectful
• Minimum of two years’ experience working as a Security Officer or Loss Prevention Agent in an upscale or luxury environment
• Hotel and guest service experience is highly desired
• Bachelor’s degree is preferred but can be substituted with military service, first responder or law enforcement background
• Knowledge and understanding of state laws and municipal ordinances
• Basic computer proficiency including familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite and any security operation software systems
• Knowledge in and or experience with Forbes 5 Star service standards is preferred.