Officer Security
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IHG
New Orleans, LA, US
Summary
The Security Officer is responsible for patrolling hotel premises, monitoring surveillance systems, and acting as a first responder to safety and medical incidents. They also manage access control and ensure compliance with health and fire safety regulations.
Job Description
Key Responsibilities and Duties
- Patrol and Surveillance: Regularly patrol the hotel property (guest areas, back-of-house, perimeter) in all weather conditions. Monitor surveillance equipment (CCTV) to detect suspicious activity.
- Emergency Response: Act as first responders to safety, fire, and medical incidents. Respond to alarm systems, disturbances, and calls for assistance promptly.
- Access Control: Monitor entrances and exits, verifying identification for staff and visitors, and managing authorized access to sensitive areas.
- Reporting and Documentation: Prepare detailed incident reports, daily logs, and documentation for investigations, police, or insurance purposes.
- Safety Enforcement: Ensure compliance with hotel, fire, and health safety codes (e.g., OSHA).
- Guest Service: Assist guests and employees with safety-related concerns, ensuring a secure and welcoming atmosphere.
Qualifications and Requirements
- Physical Ability: Frequently stand, walk, bend, and lift items weighing 50-100 pounds.
- Experience/Certification: Previous security experience is preferred, often in high-end hotels. Valid security guard licenses or law enforcement experience may be required.
- Skills: Strong communication, observation, and interpersonal skills. Ability to remain calm and professional in high-stress situations.
- Knowledge: Working knowledge of local laws, fire codes, and emergency procedures.
IHG Hotels & Resorts [LON:IHG, NYSE:IHG (ADRs)] is a global hospitality company, with a purpose to provide True Hospitality for Good.
With a family of 19 hotel brands and IHG One Rewards, one of the world's largest hotel loyalty programmes, IHG has over 6,300 open hotels in more than 100 countries, and a development pipeline of over 2,000 properties.
Luxury & Lifestyle: Six Senses Hotels Resorts Spas, Regent Hotels & Resorts, InterContinental Hotels & Resorts, Vignette Collection, Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants, Hotel Indigo
Premium: voco hotels, HUALUXE Hotels & Resorts, Crowne Plaza Hotels & Resorts, EVEN Hotels
Essentials: Holiday Inn Express, Holiday Inn Hotels & Resorts, Garner hotels, avid hotels
Suites: Atwell Suites, Staybridge Suites, Holiday Inn Club Vacations, Candlewood Suites
Exclusive Partners: Iberostar Beachfront Resorts
InterContinental Hotels Group PLC is the Group's holding company and is incorporated and registered in England and Wales. Approximately 345,000 people work across IHG's hotels and corporate offices globally.
Visit us online for more about our hotels and reservations and IHG One Rewards. To download the IHG One Rewards app, visit the Apple App or Google Play stores.
Founded
1981
Company size
10,001+ employees
Industry
Hospitality
Org type
Public Company
Headquarters
Windsor, Berkshire
IHG Hotels & Resorts [LON:IHG, NYSE:IHG (ADRs)] is a global hospitality company, with a purpose to provide True Hospitality for Good.
With a family of 19 hotel brands and IHG One Rewards, one of the world's largest hotel loyalty programmes, IHG has over 6,300 open hotels in more than 100 countries, and a development pipeline of over 2,000 properties.
Luxury & Lifestyle: Six Senses Hotels Resorts Spas, Regent Hotels & Resorts, InterContinental Hotels & Resorts, Vignette Collection, Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants, Hotel Indigo
Premium: voco hotels, HUALUXE Hotels & Resorts, Crowne Plaza Hotels & Resorts, EVEN Hotels
Essentials: Holiday Inn Express, Holiday Inn Hotels & Resorts, Garner hotels, avid hotels
Suites: Atwell Suites, Staybridge Suites, Holiday Inn Club Vacations, Candlewood Suites
Exclusive Partners: Iberostar Beachfront Resorts
InterContinental Hotels Group PLC is the Group's holding company and is incorporated and registered in England and Wales. Approximately 345,000 people work across IHG's hotels and corporate offices globally.
Visit us online for more about our hotels and reservations and IHG One Rewards. To download the IHG One Rewards app, visit the Apple App or Google Play stores.
Founded
1981
Company size
10,001+ employees
Industry
Hospitality
Org type
Public Company
Headquarters
Windsor, Berkshire