Director of Security
SLS Hotel At Beverly Hills
Location: US - CA - Los Angeles
Jan 19, 2013
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Director of Security
Company
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc., one of the leading hotel and leisure companies in the world with more than 1000 properties in over 100 countries, is a fully integrated owner, operator and franchisor of hotels and resorts with the following internationally renowned brands: St. Regis®, The Luxury Collection®, Sheraton®, Westin®, Four Points® by Sheraton, W®, Le Méridien®, Aloft®and ElementSM. Starwood Vacation Ownership, Inc., a subsidiary of Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc., is one of the premier developers and operators of high quality vacation interval ownership resorts. For more information, please visit www.starwoodhotels.com.
Location
Simply Luxurious & Sophisticated the SLS Hotel at Beverly Hills is ideally situated at the crossroads of Beverly Hills and Los Angeles, The Beverly Center, and the sparkling storefronts of Rodeo Drive. Sit in the palpable buzz of The Bazaar by José Andrés, Lounge in The Private Guest Lobby, Tres, a sophisticated and secluded sanctuary for added privacy, or Sleep in one of our 297 guest rooms and suites designed by Philippe Starck for Cassina, including 7 lifestyle suites with personal gym equipment and two hypoallergenic Pure Rooms.
Department
Security
Job Description
POSITION PURPOSE Develop and maintain a pro-active loss prevention program designed to ensure a safe and secure environment for hotel guests and employees. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AVERAGE % OF TIME 40% Interview, select, review, and counsel security officers to maintain order throughout the hotel. Train new employees according to all corporate specifications, including documentation. Assign duties and schedule staff, balancing needs of hotel and productivity standards. Monitor staff activity and coach subordinate performance. 20% Watch for suspicious persons entering, exiting, or loitering around building. Conduct walk through observations of entire hotel. Promote safe work practices. Ensure compliance with OSHA standards and preventative measures. Develop and administer safety incentive programs. Chair Safety Committee and enforce safety programs. Develop, revise, and advise key personnel of emergency procedures. 15% Investigate accidents, thefts, property loss, and unlawful activities. Document details and advise management. Track departmental safety records and document medically treated and non-treated injuries. 15% Coordinate and monitor for efficiency safety and security related programs for overall hotel, including lost and found process, auditing of issuance of hotel keys, chemical, CPR, and Fire Preparedness training, Manager on Duty schedules, evacuation drills, etc. 5% Compile and distribute departmental reports, such as property loss correspondence. Read incoming correspondence and disseminate pertinent information to staff members. 5% Organize and conduct departmental safety committee meetings. Attend and participate in other required meetings. Other: Regular attendance in conformance with the standards, which may be established from time to time, is essential to the successful performance of this position. Employees with irregular attendance will be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment. Due to the cyclical nature of the hospitality industry, employees may be required to work varying schedules to reflect the business needs of the hotel. In addition, attendance at all scheduled training sessions and meetings is required. Upon employment, all employees are required to fully comply with Starwood rules and regulations for the safe and effective operation of the hotel's facilities. Employees who violate hotel rules and regulations will be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment. SUPPORTIVE FUNCTIONS In addition to performance of the essential functions, this position may be required to perform a combination of the following supportive functions, with the percentage of time performing each function to be solely determined by the manager based upon the particular requirements of the hotel: o Coordinate "walk throughs" of hotel with security staff as needed for inspection purposes. o Coordinate training of department personnel. o Administer the employment and termination of all security department personnel. o Work with staff on all "special events" programs within the hotel. o Perform any other tasks as requested by Director, Rooms. o Participate in courses related to field to remain current.
Requirements
SPECIFIC JOB KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES The individual must possess the following knowledge, skills and abilities and be able to explain and demonstrate that he or she can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of knowledge, skills, and abilities: o Must be able to speak, read, write and un...
Company
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc., one of the leading hotel and leisure companies in the world with more than 1000 properties in over 100 countries, is a fully integrated owner, operator and franchisor of hotels and resorts with the following internationally renowned brands: St. Regis®, The Luxury Collection®, Sheraton®, Westin®, Four Points® by Sheraton, W®, Le Méridien®, Aloft®and ElementSM. Starwood Vacation Ownership, Inc., a subsidiary of Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc., is one of the premier developers and operators of high quality vacation interval ownership resorts. For more information, please visit www.starwoodhotels.com.
Location
Simply Luxurious & Sophisticated the SLS Hotel at Beverly Hills is ideally situated at the crossroads of Beverly Hills and Los Angeles, The Beverly Center, and the sparkling storefronts of Rodeo Drive. Sit in the palpable buzz of The Bazaar by José Andrés, Lounge in The Private Guest Lobby, Tres, a sophisticated and secluded sanctuary for added privacy, or Sleep in one of our 297 guest rooms and suites designed by Philippe Starck for Cassina, including 7 lifestyle suites with personal gym equipment and two hypoallergenic Pure Rooms.
Department
Security
Job Description
POSITION PURPOSE Develop and maintain a pro-active loss prevention program designed to ensure a safe and secure environment for hotel guests and employees. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AVERAGE % OF TIME 40% Interview, select, review, and counsel security officers to maintain order throughout the hotel. Train new employees according to all corporate specifications, including documentation. Assign duties and schedule staff, balancing needs of hotel and productivity standards. Monitor staff activity and coach subordinate performance. 20% Watch for suspicious persons entering, exiting, or loitering around building. Conduct walk through observations of entire hotel. Promote safe work practices. Ensure compliance with OSHA standards and preventative measures. Develop and administer safety incentive programs. Chair Safety Committee and enforce safety programs. Develop, revise, and advise key personnel of emergency procedures. 15% Investigate accidents, thefts, property loss, and unlawful activities. Document details and advise management. Track departmental safety records and document medically treated and non-treated injuries. 15% Coordinate and monitor for efficiency safety and security related programs for overall hotel, including lost and found process, auditing of issuance of hotel keys, chemical, CPR, and Fire Preparedness training, Manager on Duty schedules, evacuation drills, etc. 5% Compile and distribute departmental reports, such as property loss correspondence. Read incoming correspondence and disseminate pertinent information to staff members. 5% Organize and conduct departmental safety committee meetings. Attend and participate in other required meetings. Other: Regular attendance in conformance with the standards, which may be established from time to time, is essential to the successful performance of this position. Employees with irregular attendance will be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment. Due to the cyclical nature of the hospitality industry, employees may be required to work varying schedules to reflect the business needs of the hotel. In addition, attendance at all scheduled training sessions and meetings is required. Upon employment, all employees are required to fully comply with Starwood rules and regulations for the safe and effective operation of the hotel's facilities. Employees who violate hotel rules and regulations will be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment. SUPPORTIVE FUNCTIONS In addition to performance of the essential functions, this position may be required to perform a combination of the following supportive functions, with the percentage of time performing each function to be solely determined by the manager based upon the particular requirements of the hotel: o Coordinate "walk throughs" of hotel with security staff as needed for inspection purposes. o Coordinate training of department personnel. o Administer the employment and termination of all security department personnel. o Work with staff on all "special events" programs within the hotel. o Perform any other tasks as requested by Director, Rooms. o Participate in courses related to field to remain current.
Requirements
SPECIFIC JOB KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES The individual must possess the following knowledge, skills and abilities and be able to explain and demonstrate that he or she can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of knowledge, skills, and abilities: o Must be able to speak, read, write and un...
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