Security Zone Manager

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About Lakewood Regional Support

Our regional support center provides resources to our hotels for multiple areas including Human Resources, Engineering, Purchasing, Accounting, Security, Group Reservations, Guest Contact Center, Information Technology, Laundry and Communications.

Responsible within a multi-hotel ”Security Zone” for Management of all Security functions and staff in the performance of their duties pertaining to : controlling access to, conducting physical inspections of and monitoring surveillance cameras located at the facilities, which constitute Loews Hotels at Universal Orlando. Investigation of breeches in security and / or violations of safety protocols to determine most probable cause and possible solution(s). To ensure the safety and security of guests and employees and the protection of LHUO property and assets.

Job Duties

Is the primary Security point of contact within an assigned multi-hotel Security Zone, for all issues relating to staff training and communication, hotel meetings, Hotel Managing Director liaison and follow-up.

Directs the Security Staff shift assigned to the specific multi-hotel Security Zone.

Conducts employee hiring interviews, coaching and counseling sessions and recommends for termination when appropriate.

Is responsible for the completion of shift schedules.

Supervises activities of all Security Office, Employee Entrance and Patrol Officer operations as outlined in the Standards of Performance Manual for Security Officers

Performs Security Department training related activities

Thoroughly understands all Hotel Emergency Response Procedures and assists in the coordination of all emergency response activities

Oversees access control activities at all facility employee entrances, ensures that only authorized individuals enter

Ensures maintenance of visitor sign-in / out logs and issuance of temporary passes to visitors / vendors

Oversees inspection of all packages entering and exiting through facility employee entrances, denies access to or removal of unauthorized materials

Oversees verification that all materials leaving facilities are accompanied 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.

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

Oversees lost and found activities 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

Investigates breeches in security and guest and employee accidents

Questions witness' to incidents, examines incident scenes, gathers evidence and data to assist in determination of cause and identification of areas where corrective actions are indicated

Performs lock interrogation operations whenever necessary as part of departmental incident investigation

Assists Director in performance of periodic safety and security inspections

Works closely with LHUO Risk Manager to identify areas of potential loss / liability

Assists Director and Risk Manager in development of loss prevention procedures and policies

Completes all daily reports in accordance with the Safety Security Manual

May operate departmental vehicles to include electric personnel transport vehicles, Security vehicles, bicycles

May assist in the distribution of employee paychecks

Ensures that all after hour storeroom entries are documented, and that the reason for entry is indicated and that proper requisitions are 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 assigned

General

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 area

Complies with hotel standards, policies and rules

Recycles whenever possible

Remains current with hotel information and changes

Complies with hotel uniform and grooming standards

Qualifications

Associates Degree or equivalent preferred

Excellent observation, communication, guest service and report writing skills

Minimum three + years previous Security supervisory experience in large convention hotel environment

Possess CPR and First Aid certification, or ability to obtain and maintain.

Ability to speak, read and write English fluently

Able to work a flexible schedule, including weekends and holidays

Loews Hotels & Co is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances.