Providence Hospitality Partners is based in Denver, Colorado, and founded in 2002. We strive to operate hotels where every guest wants to stay, every associate wants to work, and every investor wants to own. We encourage and support each associate to achieve clearly defined objectives, and we pursue a proactive position to enhance the wellbeing in our communities. We provide a corporate culture that values teamwork, a strong work ethic, service to others, and personal balance.
SUMMARY: The Security Officer is responsible for performing protection and enforcement functions in coping with emergencies, undesired conduct, disturbances, and threats to life and property to maintain a safe and secure environment for all employees and visitors and ensure the safety of company/customer assets.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Identifies situations where security violations have occurred and takes reasonable and prudent action to ensure the safety of employees, visitors, and company/customer assets
- Performs scheduled and random inspection of physical premises to observe and identify potential security and safety risks or undesirable conditions; observes, cautions, instructs, corrects, investigates, and reports persons or incidents involving suspected break-ins, tampering, vandalism, thefts, or property damage
- Maintains watch at company gates and access controlled points; admits or denies access as directed by company management or security supervision; issues temporary badges and identification and provides directions as needed
- Provides immediate response to all emergency situations including but not limited to structural and brush fires, medical emergencies, confined space rescue, undesirable conduct, violations of company policies or civil laws, and hazardous material incidents; assists until proper authorities arrive
- Monitors property being removed from restricted buildings or company premises to ensure proper authorization
- Monitors security and fire protection systems and equipment; tests, documents, and makes recommendations relative to premises security and fire suppression systems to ensure system and equipment readiness
- Documents and reports any irregularity, incident, or emergency actions concerning safety and security
- Checks packages and identification; questions and/or detains unauthorized persons without proper ID or those found in restricted areas
- Interfaces with local law enforcement and security agencies as situations require
- Performs other related duties as assigned by management
QUALIFICATIONS:
- General knowledge of security procedures/methods and fire safety
- Patrolling and report writing experience preferred
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills
- Ability to manage priorities and workflow
- Versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to work within constantly changing priorities with enthusiasm
- Ability to work independently and as a member of various teams and committees
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Good judgement with the ability to make timely and sound decisions
- Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions
- Bilingual skills a plus
- Ability to understand any and all safety requirements and cautions
- Professional appearance and demeanor
- Demonstrated competence in reacting to and handling emergencies
- Ability to effectively communicate with people at all levels and from various backgrounds
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
- High school diploma or equivalent
- One to two years related experience or equivalent
- CPR and First Aid Training preferred
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:
- Continually required to stand, walk, and utilize hand and finger dexterity
- Occasionally required to climb, balance, bend, stoop, kneel or crawl
- Frequently utilize visual acuity to operate equipment, read technical information, and/or use a keyboard
- Occasionally required to lift/push/carry items up to 25 pounds
- Occasionally exposure to wet and/or humid conditions and extreme heat or cold or outside weather conditions
- Occasionally exposure to bloodborne and airborne pathogens or infectious materials
SALARY: $14.00-14.71/hr
BENEFITS:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Company paid Basic Life and AD&D Insurance
- 401(k) with Company match
- Paid Time Off and State required Sick Pay
- 8 Paid Holidays
- Hotel discounts by brand
- Voluntary Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
Skills Required
- General knowledge of security procedures/methods and fire safety
- High school diploma or equivalent
- One to two years related experience or equivalent
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Ability to work independently and as a member of various teams
- Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions
- Professional appearance and demeanor
- Demonstrated competence in reacting to and handling emergencies
- Patrolling and report writing experience
- CPR and First Aid Training
- Bilingual skills
What We Do
Providence Hospitality Partners is a North American hotel management company and owner based in Denver, Colorado. Founded in 2002, they are a hands-on, marketing-focused operator specializing in both major brands and iconic independent hotels. Their portfolio ranges from small boutique hotels to large-scale themed resorts, and they are committed to ensuring every hotel asset becomes the best possible version of itself.
