Security Officer

Job description

Key tasks

 Supervise, instruct and coordinate the activities of Security Associates.
 Monitor and arrange shift activities according to schedule requirements and team availability.
 Ensure all personnel are present & have assumed their duties. Continuously monitor & oversee the operations.
 To be thoroughly familiar with the entire property & cognizant of the areas and functions likely to require attention by the Security Associate.
 Serve as a principal source of information on rules and procedures governing security and parking operations.
 Ensure compliance with established rules and regulations.
 Provide effective support to the team to enable them to provide effective and efficient services.
 Respond to customer queries by resolving issues in a timely and efficient manner to ensure customer satisfaction.
 Ensure that the team is trained on all safety provisions.
 Motivate and develop the team to ensure smooth functioning of the department and promote teamwork.
 Keep Security Manager informed of any noteworthy incidents or conditions, disciplinary problems or any information deemed helpful to the performance of the Security Department.
 Oversee the work of all employees and ensure that areas are being properly patrolled.
 Frequently check fire and security systems for proper operation. Be able to troubleshoot security system and retrieve necessary information.
 Operate and monitor control panels, alarms and related security equipment.
 Identify and report operational problems and hence initiate corrective action and assist with diagnosis and correction of the problems.
 To inspect the various security posts
 To frisk any employee for security purpose. ( All male employee to be frisked by male guards and lady employees to be frisked by lady guards only)
 Patrol the assigned area & check for suspicious occurrences and also ensure that the parking rules and regulations are enforced.
 To provide work guidance, instruction, or orientation to the Security Associates.
 To handle guest complaints.
 Ensure to alert the police, ambulance and/or fire service when necessary.
Ensures that the workplace and storage areas remain clean and tidy
 Respects the instructions and safety guidelines for the equipment (s)he uses
 Applies the hotel's security regulations (in case of fire etc)
 Respects the hotel's commitments to the 'Environment Charter' (saving energy, recycling, sorting waste etc)
All employees to safeguard their health and safety, and the health and safety of others, in the workplace