Security Officer 1

Overview

"IF YOU CREATE THE STAGE SETTING AND IT IS GRAND, EVERYONE WHO ENTERS WILL PLAY THEIR PART." - Morris Lapidus A spectacular blend of Golden Era glamour and modern luxury, Fontainebleau today reinvents the original vision of legendary architect Morris Lapidus - a stage where everyone plays their unique part. At Fontainebleau, striking design, contemporary art, music, fashion and technology merge into a vibrant new kind of guest experience. Guests are invited to enter a world where they are free to play, shop, dine, spa, meet or simply relax - however they define a perfect day. Situated on oceanfront Collins Avenue in the heart of Millionaire's Row, Fontainebleau Miami Beach is one of the most historically and architecturally significant hotels on Miami Beach. Opened in 1954 and designed by Morris Lapidus, it was the most luxurious hotel on Miami Beach, and is thought to be the most significant building of Lapidus' career.

Responsibilities

Responsible for performing protective and enforcement functions to maintain a safe and secure environment for hotel guests, visitors, and employees. Work is performed in all areas of the hotel.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Respond to emergencies, disturbances, undesired conduct, and threats to life and property.
• Respond to assigned calls and initiate necessary reports and/or corrective action.
• Monitor the employee entrance/exit to ensure appropriate property business.
• Answer security telephone and dispatch calls to officers using a two-way radio system
• Monitor surveillance system, fire alarm system, property access control door alarm system, and other systems in the security control room.
• Consult internally with Company personnel and departments to assure adequate security
• Guest room door lock and safe repair
• Conduct fire watch
• Perform preventative maintenance on Security equipment
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

All duties as Security Officers II & III as well as:

• Lead Officer / Supervision of tier 2 and 3.
• Initiate fire watch when needed.
• Work with minimal supervision
• Represent department at meetings when needed.

Qualifications

• CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS

  SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

  • Ability to communicate effectively and establish and maintain effective working relationships with guests, management, and staff.
  • Ability to read, write, and understand English. Knowledge, understanding, and compliance of policies and procedures, job descriptions, daily memorandums, chemical labels, and other instructions.

  EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

  • High School Education or equivalent preferred.
  • Minimum of five (5) years hotel security experience or minimum of two years (2) Security Supervisor/Manager experience or other management experience. Military or law enforcement background preferred.

  LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

  • Valid State of Florida Class “D” Security Officer License required at the time of hire. License must be kept current and in good standing (renewed every 2 years).
  • CPR/AED and First Aid certification, provided by the Training Department, must be completed within 90 days of hire and kept current (renewed every 2 years).

  WORK ENVIRONMENTWork is performed in all areas of the hotel. Ability to tolerate varying conditions of noise level, temperature, illumination, and air quality.

  PHYSICAL DEMANDSRequires mobility. Requires prolonged sitting, standing, walking, bending, stooping, and kneeling. Ability to climb stairs and ladders at a rapid pace. Ability to grasp, lift, and/or carry or otherwise move goods weighing a maximum of 150 pounds. Eye/hand coordination and manual dexterity. Ability to distinguish letters, symbols, and colors. Normal vision and hearing range.