Job Description

Location:
Hilton McLean Tysons Corner
7920 Jones Branch Drive
McLean, VA 22102

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Job Description:
Position Title: Security Officer
FLSA Designation: Non-exempt
Department: Security
Reports to: Director of Security
Brand: Hilton

Principle Responsibilities & Position Purpose:
Perform protective and enforcement functions in a courteous and restrained manner in coping with emergencies, undesired conduct, disturbances and threats to life and property. Maintain a safe and secure environment for guests, visitors, and team members.

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES: ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Average Percent of Time: 

• 50 % Foot patrol of the interior and perimeter of the hotel to observe and identify potential security and safety risks or undesirable conditions. Evaluate situations and make logical decisions on how to proceed and direct work. 
• 10 % Maintain order in the hotel, dealing with the welfare of guests, 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, violations of hotel policy and civil laws as warranted for the security and safety of hotel guests, employees, patrons and property. 
• 10 % Answer security telephone and safety hotline calls and respond in a timely manner based on priority. Prepare schedules and relate relevant information on house count, conventions, arrivals and departures from each shift. 10 % Memorize and monitor life safety system including accurate layout of entire building, locations of stand pipes, fire extinguishers, complete alarm reports and checks and report any pertinent information from each shift. 
• 10 % Observe 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. 
• 5 % Administer CPR and First Aid. Regular attendance in conformance with the standards, which may be established by Hilton from time to time, is essential to the successful performance of this position. 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. 

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 supervisor based upon the particular requirements of the company. 

• Provide accurate information to in inquirers for directions and hours of operations. 
• Receive, record and secure found property. Research and respond to guests inquiries for lost property. 
• Assist guests with door lock and in room safe problems using moderately complex hand held electronic apparatus. 
• Escort guests and employees as required to parking lots.
• Other duties as assigned by Supervisor. 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Frequency Key:
Rare - up to 1 hour, Occasional - 1-3 hours, Frequent - 3-6 hours, Constant - 6-8 hours
Physical Activity Frequency
Sitting Rare
Walking Constant
Climbing stairs Frequent
Standing Constant
Crouching/Bending/Stooping Frequent
Reaching Frequent
Grasping Constant
Pushing/Pulling Frequent
Near Vision Constant
Far Vision Constant
Hearing Constant
Talking Constant
Smell Rare
Taste Never
Lifting/carrying (#50 lbs) Frequent
Travel Rare

OTHER DUTIES: 

• Assimilate into The Hilton Family PRIDE/CARE culture through understanding, supporting and participating in all elements of PRIDE/CARE. 
• Demonstrate working knowledge of the service standards. 
• Regular attendance in conformance with the standards, which may be established by Hilton from time to time, is essential to the successful performance of this position. 

SAFETY REQUIREMENTS:
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) may be required when performing work duties that may have the potential of risk to your health or safety. The hotel will provide the required PPE. Team members will be trained in the proper use and care of any assigned PPE. It is your responsibility to report defective, damaged or lost PPE, or equipment that does not fit properly, to your Manager.

ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS:
Positions directly reporting to this position (titles): None

SPECIFIC JOB KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY:
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. 

• Thorough knowledge of the floor plans and layout of the building(s), function rooms, and working knowledge of the City and surrounding area. 
• Ability to effectively deal with internal and external customers, some of whom will require high levels of patience, tact and diplomacy to defuse anger and collect accurate information. 
• Ability to listen effectively, speak, read and write English clearly to ascertain and document important information. 
• Ability to stand, walk and/or sit and continuously perform essential job functions for duration of shift. 
• Hearing and visual ability to observe and detect signs of emergency situations. 
• Perform tasks requiring bending, stooping, kneeling, and walking significant distances between and within buildings on the property. 
• Ability to follow written and or verbal instructions. 
• Ability to grasp, lift and/or carry or otherwise move goods weighing up to 50 lbs. sufficient manual dexterity in hands. 
• Ability to climb stairs and ladders at a rapid pace. 
• Ability to perform duties within extreme temperature ranges. 

QUALIFICATION STANDARDS: 
EDUCATION: 

• High School Diploma.

EXPERIENCE:

• Prior law enforcement, security or military experience. 

LICENSES OR CERTIFICATES:

• None.

GROOMING/UNIFORMS:

• All employees must maintain a neat, clean and well-groomed appearance. Specific uniform guidelines and/or required articles of clothing will be explained to you as a part of the orientation process. 

OTHER:

• Additional language ability preferred.

 
NOTICE:
Standing, bending, stooping, and lifting weights up to and including 50 lbs. may be required. The hospitality business functions seven (7) days a week, twenty-four hours a day. In addition, this is a hospitality business and a hospitable service atmosphere must be projected at all times. 

I HAVE READ AND UNDERSTAND THE POSITION DESCRIPTION INFORMATION AND HEREBY STATE THAT I CAN PERFORM THE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB WITH OR WITHOUT REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION. ACCOMMODATIONS ARE DETERMINED BY MANAGEMENT. 

EOE/Veteran/Disability

Job Tags

Full time, Shift work,

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