Security Officer

About Us

Join Team Whitley! Located right in the heart of Buckhead with convenient access to the highway and two Marta Train stations, the Whitley has an awe-inspiring view of the city skyline.

Gathering together was Buckhead's original purpose, and this remains a focus of our hotel so that we are able to provide a home away from home for our guests.

Our associates have access to many benefits such as free parking, discounted train passes, complimentary meals and discounted spa services.

In addition to all of this, we invest in our associates by providing cross-training, promotional opportunities and tuition reimbursement.

Looking to grow your career with the leading luxury hotel in the area? Come in to see us today!

Don't meet every single requirement of this job? At HEI we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to still send in your information.

You may be the perfect candidate for this or for other roles within our organization!

We value U.S.

military experience and invite all qualified military candidates to apply.

Overview

Perform protective, preventative, safety, and security related enforcement functions touring hotel complex to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all hotel guests, associates, and vendors.

Implements and monitors all related SOP's, Mission Vision, and Values in a courteous and restrained manner in coping with emergencies, undesired conduct, disturbances, and threats.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities


* Spend majority of shift on foot patrol, walking, climbing stairs of the interior and perimeter of the hotel to observe and identify potential security and safety risks or undesirable conditions.

Requires verbal communication using pager and two-way radio, bending, stooping, and kneeling.


* Maintain order in the hotel, dealing with the welfare of guests, and assisting with door lock problems.

Coordinate expedient response to emergency conditions such as fire, fire or safety hazards and threats to life and/or property in a calm, rational and persuasive manner.


* Handle undesired conduct and potential violations of hotel policy as warranted for the security and safety of hotel guests, associates, patrons, and property.

Requires grasping, lifting and or carrying or otherwise moving persons, packages, luggage, wheelchairs, and safety equipment using manual dexterity of hands.


* Watch for suspicious persons entering, exiting, or loitering around building.

Conduct walk through observations of entire hotel.

Promote safe work practices.


* Answer security telephone and safety hotline calls and respond in a timely manner based on priority.


* Observe the security monitors for any unusual activity and in the case of suspicious behavior report directly, via radio, to the supervisor on duty; report any alarms similarly.


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