Position Title: Security Officer
Department: Security
Status: On Call Hourly Position
Schedule: Rotating Shifts and Extended (12 hr) Shifts; will Include Weekends and Graveyards
POSITION SUMMARY
Reporting to the Security Team Lead, the successful candidate will be responsible for providing protection, safety, and security for guests, employees and the physical property according to the standards of the Pan Pacific Hotel.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
The key responsibilities of the Security Officer include but are not limited to:
- Maintains professional internal/external guest service: smiles, creates eye contact and uses Associate/guest names
- Walks through all guest floors and corridors and all World Trade Center floors and corridors, check doors, elevators, lights, fire equipment, storage areas and stairwells
- Notes all fire, security and safety problems during shift, takes corrective/preventive measures and informs the Rooms Division Manager of action taken
- Protects Associates/guests of the Hotel from acts of obnoxious guests
- Responds to all medical emergency calls throughout the hotel and World Trade Center as the first responder to perform first aid and or life saving techniques as required
- Responds to all reported disturbance calls throughout the hotel and World Trade Center, providing notice of warning to those involved as required
- Responds to all 4500 calls regarding undesirable persons and if necessary, removes undesirable persons from the Hotel
- Advises Rooms Division Manager of all activities by Associates that are inconsistent with Hotel policies
- Ensures all security precautions are taken at special functions, banquets, parties, etc.
- Checks all unattended cash drawers and maintains general surveillance when Hotel funds are at risk
- Reports maintenance and housekeeping problems to department Managers
- Maintains chronological log on all security functions performed during shift and completes incident reports as required
- Performs Associate security spot checks as required; Ensures duties on task list are completed
- Assists Rooms Division Manager and Team Leader in special investigations; Performs other related duties as required
- Administers First Aid to injured Associates in accordance with the Workers’ Compensation Board Act.
- Liases with VPD or RCMP as required to gain or exchange information on special events such as protests, gang related activity, VIP visits etc.
This person’s Decision-Making Authority includes:
- Day-to-day procedures and routines governing this function; Authority as assigned by the direct report.
- Ultimate authority with respect to the transport decision of an injured Associate.
- Ultimate authority with respect to the administration of first aid to an injured associate.
- Authority to notify external emergency services where required.
COMPETENCY PROFILE
- Support and uphold the company Vision, Purpose & Values; Ensures minimal property loss or damage
- Provides guests and employees with a safe and secure environment at all times; Contributes an energetic and positive attitude to the hotel atmosphere; Maintains professional business confidentiality as required
- Maintains highest standard of professionalism, ethics, grooming and attitude towards guests, clients and other associates; Self motivated and able to complete responsibilities in a timely manner with little or no supervision.
- Work 6 - 12 hour shifts with little or no supervision
- Maintains confidentiality of all sensitive work related information. “Zero tolerance for indiscretion.”
SELECTION CRITERIA
Qualifications and Technical Experience
- Basic Security Training (BST) certification is required in this position
- Advanced Security Training (AST) is considered an asset
- 3 – 5 years previous experience in security field is considered an asset
- Knowledge of Criminal Code and municipal by-laws; Valid Level 2 or 3 Occupational First Aid Certificate
- Able to demonstrate excellent Interpersonal skills, Conflict resolution skills and Observational skills
- Possesses sound decision-making abilities; Research and investigative skills
- Physically capable to perform the tasks of the position.
- Knowledge of Hotel security policies and procedures; Knowledge of Hotel functions; Knowledge of Hotel layout
- Typing/Basic Computer skills (MS Word, Outlook)
HOW TO APPLY
Please submit a cover letter explaining your motivation for the position and how you meet the selection criteria along with a current resume. All application documents are to be submitted via the Careers page on the Pan Pacific Vancouver website www.panpacificvancouver.com/contact-us/careers
Please Note
Applicants who do not already have legal permission to work in Canada will not be considered.
The Pan Pacific Vancouver thanks all interested applicants and advise that only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
Employment Equity
The Pan Pacific Vancouver is committed to building skilled, diverse workforce reflective of Canadian society. As a result, it promotes employment equity and actively recruit members of Employment Equity designated groups.
These groups are:
- Members of visible minorities
- Persons with disabilities
- Aboriginal peoples, and
- Women
FRAUD WARNING
Please note a recent scam involves soliciting individuals for international employment via e-mail using various internet based e-mail accounts that use the Pan Pacific name. Individuals are then asked to provide copies of their personal identification and to send money in order to process the application.
Pan Pacific Hotels Group has not authorized this form of communication and no such recruitment program is being offered or sanctioned by our company. These offers are fraudulent. Pan Pacific Hotels Group has notified the authorities to investigate.
If you receive an offer of employment but are unsure if it is legitimate, please contact careers@panpacificvancouver.com
If you have been a victim of this scheme, please contact your local police department to report the matter.
