Essential:
- 5 plus years hotel security management experience.
- High school graduate or equivalent.
- Valid state driver's license.
- Able to drive all company vehicles.
- Fluency in English, both verbal and written. Ability to provide legible communication and directions.
- Compute basic mathematical calculations (add, subtract, multiply and divide numbers).
- Ability to:
- perform job functions with attention to detail, speed and accuracy.
- prioritize, organize and follow up.
- be a clear thinker, remaining calm and resolving problems using good judgment.
- follow directions thoroughly.
- understand guests’ service needs.
- work cohesively with co-workers as part of a team.
- work with minimal supervision.
- maintain confidentiality of guest and associate information and pertinent hotel data.
- satisfactorily communicate with guests, management and co-workers in a courteous, empathetic and discreet manner.
- maintain regular and punctual attendance.
- adhere to Peabody grooming standards.
- uphold and exemplify Peabody Service Excellence®.
Desirable:
- College degree.
- Experience with computers, calculators or word processors.
- Ability to input and access information in the property management system/Point of Sale system/computers.
- Previous guest relations training.
- Certification of previous training in computers.
- Certification of previous training in alcohol awareness program.
- Knowledge of local laws, investigative methods and fire safety.
- Certification in CPR and First Aid to include AED.
- Knowledge in a second language.
Physical Abilities Essentials:
- Remain in stationary position for 60 minutes throughout work shift.
- Ability to stand and walk on a continuous basis and run as warranted.
- Ability to lift, carry and store in overhead areas approximately 25
- Ability to bend, squat, kneel, climb (including stairs and ladders) and reach.
- Possession of 20/40 vision, with or without corrective lenses.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
- Maintain complete knowledge of and comply with all departmental, division and hotel policies, procedures and standards.
- Maintain complete knowledge of correct maintenance and use of equipment. Use equipment only as intended.
- Anticipate guests’ needs, respond promptly and acknowledge all guests, however busy and whatever time of day.
- Maintain positive guest relations at all times.
- Be familiar with all hotel services/features and local attractions/activities in order to respond to guest inquiries accurately.
- Resolve guest complaints, ensuring guest satisfaction.
- Monitor and maintain cleanliness, sanitation and organization of assigned work areas.
- Maintain complete awareness of:
- scheduled group activities and house count.
- hotel facilities and services.
- hours of operation.
- facility layout.
- fire and emergency plans.
- departmental rules of conduct.
- Report any incident to department heads when it concerns their department.
- Notify General Manager and Rooms Director regarding any reports involving possible liability.
- Brief General Manager and Rooms Director on all matters requiring their attention.
- Ensure all Security personnel adhere to corporate, company and department policies, procedures and standards.
- Monitor supervision of the entire Security staff.
- Determine personnel staffing levels and assign locations.
- Continually evaluate subordinates.
- Approve scheduled vacations and replacements as needed.
- Investigate complaints relative to security personnel.
- Manage all fire alarms and emergencies within the property.
- Monitor access to Lost and Found and valuable lock-up areas. Monitor control of back up keys to the Executive Offices. Ensure only authorized individuals are permitted access to this area.
- Chair the Safety Committee.
- Liaise and maintain open communication with law enforcement, fire department and other regulatory agencies.
SECONDARY JOB FUNCTIONS
- Provide interdepartmental assistance upon request to ensure optimum service to guests.
- Monitor and approve security service for banquet functions and meeting rooms.
- Monitor documented maintenance needs on work orders.