Security Officer

About the role

The Safety and Security Officer is responsible for providing protection and communication with hotel guests and employees. He/she is also responsible for patrolling hotel premises to maintain security, detect and report fire, security and safety hazards and/or violations of Highgate Hotel’s rules and regulations.

Located at InterContinental New York Times Square, 36 stories above Times Square in Midtown Manhattan’s Theatre District.

Responsibilities

• Use proper radio etiquette at all times.
• Maintain visual contact with the Front Desk/Night Auditor and the front door of the hotel by remaining in the Lobby area when not on property walks.
• Maintain and review daily activity log.
• Maintain confidentiality with respect to guest and employee incidents.
• Hold briefing with Guest Services staff both at the beginning and end of shift.
• Check ID of visitors/employees as necessary.
• Access secured areas for authorized personnel.
• Maintain an awareness of legal limitation of position (local, state and/or federal ordinances).
• Assist guests to their rooms or assist guest’s w/entry into their rooms according to hotel standards.
• Assist during medical emergencies.
• Respond to emergency situations, including medical, security, guest complaints, etc.
• Investigate assault complaints.
• Assist outside agencies, as necessary, to maintain effective liaison.
• Respond to altercations, and investigate.
• Have knowledge of hotel and guestroom locking systems.
• Monitor TV cameras, if applicable.
• Administer First Aid/CPR as necessary.
• Challenge suspicious persons.
• Check safety hazards.
• Administer Heimlich Maneuver and or First Aid/CP