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Marriott International

Manages and franchises hotels around the world

Loss Prevention Supervisor

Security Guarding & PatrolConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeCape Town, South AfricaNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A minimum of 3–4 years of experience in the security industry, working on civil and related sites, is essential.
  • A clear criminal record is essential.
  • PSIRA registration with Grade B is required.
  • Matric or equivalent is required.
  • Computer literacy and basic knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and email, are essential.
  • English language proficiency is required.
  • The role requires verbal and written communication skills, attention to detail, accuracy, customer service orientation, diversity relations, teamwork, interpersonal skills, listening, applied reading, writing, integrity, dependability, safety orientation, a positive demeanor, presentation, stress tolerance, decision-making, and learning.
  • The role requires the ability to perform the listed physical tasks, including extended standing, sitting, or walking; responding by running, walking, or jogging; lifting or carrying objects up to 50 pounds without assistance and over 75 pounds with assistance; and moving through confined, elevated, uneven, slippery, and sloped areas and on stairs or service ramps.
  • Some states may have additional licensing or registration requirements.

Responsibilities

  • Patrol all areas of the property by foot or vehicle to ensure guest and meeting rooms are secure, and assist guests with room access.
  • Monitor closed-circuit television, perimeter alarm systems, duress alarms, and fire life safety systems; dispatch unusual behavior or emergencies to appropriate personnel and record them.
  • Lock property entrances during designated times.
  • Conduct daily physical hazard inspections and report unsafe conditions or work practices.
  • Respond to guest or employee accidents and determine whether emergency aid is required; administer first aid or CPR as required.
  • Assist guests and employees during emergency situations, including fires, evacuations, floods, severe weather, bomb threats, robberies, and natural disasters.
  • Notify managers, supervisors, local police, or other appropriate individuals about accidents, attacks, or other incidents, and communicate required information to emergency medical personnel.
  • Defuse disturbances and altercations in accordance with company policies, summon authorities when necessary, and document incidents.
  • Respond to domestic problems involving guests and call for outside assistance when necessary.
  • Complete incident reports on theft, accidents, physical hazards, fire alarms, and other loss prevention incidents.
  • Handle business interruptions and complaints involving suspicious individuals, civil disturbances, demonstrations, noise, and intoxicated individuals; resolve safety hazards and escort unwelcome persons from the property.
  • Report to vehicle accident or theft scenes and document required information; call for assistance using proper code responses.
  • Complete loss prevention shift summaries and daily activity reports, maintaining confidentiality of reports and releasing information only to authorized individuals.
  • Investigate theft, fraud, lost items, noise, assault, food poisoning, other guest complaints, and incidents; gather evidence and interview relevant parties.
  • Follow company, department, property-specific safety, security, emergency, privacy, confidentiality, asset-protection, and other policies and procedures; report accidents and unsafe conditions.
  • Complete required safety training and certifications and use appropriate equipment, personal protective clothing, and lifting procedures.
  • Address guest service needs, assist people with disabilities, respond to guest questions and concerns using applicable service recovery processes, and welcome and thank guests.
  • Prepare, review, proofread, and edit accurate written documents, including logs, letters, memoranda, and reports; communicate professionally with guests and coworkers and exchange information using electronic devices.
  • Handle sensitive employee and guest issues with tact, respect, diplomacy, and confidentiality; support coworkers and maintain productive working relationships across departments.
  • Comply with quality assurance expectations and standards.
  • Enter and locate work-related information using computers and point-of-sale systems.
  • Assist management in training, motivating, and coaching employees, and serve as a role model and first point of contact for the Guarantee of Fair Treatment/Open Door Policy process.
  • Perform other reasonable job duties as requested by managers or supervisors.

Desired Qualifications

  • A police security background is advantageous.
  • Exposure to incident response management and disciplinary processes is advantageous.

About the Company

Marriott International

Manages and franchises hotels around the world

Marriott International manages and franchises hotels and resorts for leisure and business travelers, with brands spanning luxury stays, select-service hotels and extended visits. Its portfolio includes The Ritz-Carlton, Sheraton and Courtyard, giving hotel owners different formats for serving guests. Most properties belong to third-party owners: Marriott earns management fees tied to hotel revenue and profit, or franchise royalties for use of its brands and systems, while owning or leasing a small share itself. The company also licenses its names for branded residences and vacation ownership properties. With operating roots dating to 1927, Marriott is headquartered in Bethesda, Maryland.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Bethesda, MD
Founded
1927

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