Safety and Security Officer

Job description

Company Description

Are you ready to join a team that thrives on excellence and embraces limitless potential? Fairmont Southampton, on the island of Bermuda, seeks exceptional individuals like you to be part of our award-winning team and shape the future of hospitality. Our resort is Bermuda's largest, offering 593 luxurious guest rooms, nine restaurants, a 30,000-square-foot spa, an 18-hole par three golf course, and a captivating Beach Club. As we embark on an exciting future, including a multi-million dollar renovation, the opportunities for growth and success are boundless. Our culture emphasizes respect, teamwork, and professionalism, supported by comprehensive benefits, including health insurance, worldwide travel discounts, and wellness programs. Join our diverse and inclusive team, where your unique talents and perspectives are celebrated. Become a key player in delivering extraordinary experiences to individual and group travelers from around the globe, surrounded by the natural beauty of Bermuda. Dare to go beyond the ordinary, unlock your potential, and make a lasting impact at Fairmont Southampton. Together, let's create memories that exceed expectations. #BeLimitless

 

Job Description

The Security and Security Officer reports to the Director of Loss Prevention & Safety and will ensure the safety of our Colleagues, visitors and Hotel guests while ensuring that all security systems are functioning and supporting the Hotel property.

What you will be doing:

·  Ensure the overall safety and security of the Hotel guests, Colleagues, and Hotel premises. 
·  Act as a member of the Emergency Response Team, responding in cases of fire, accident, safety concerns, and calls for medical assistance. 
·  Monitor all security cameras and systems on Hotel properties. 
·  Monitor access and egress control, including staff identification, authorized personnel, and visitors.
·  Perform frequent inspections of vehicles and personal baggage.
·  Ensure that any violations of law or Hotel policy are investigated and reported. 
·  Respond to all emergencies and provide First Aid and CPR as required. 
·  Correct and report any fire hazards or Health and Safety hazards 
·  Report and investigate occurrences of accidents, complaints, criminal activity, and crises 
·  Conduct safety checks on all exterior hotel properties, ensuring alarms are set, gates and doors are secure, and they are working correctly.
·  Perform floor checks to ensure smoke alarms function and no obstructions block the fire exits/closets. 
·  Responsible for checking all interior Hotel properties, ensuring all departments are secured after closing
·  Conducted departmental critical control audits and maintained daily essential control records. 
·  Maintain legible records of all actions in a Daily Logbook. 
·  Assist guests regarding hotel facilities in an informative and helpful way. 
·  Attend all briefings, meetings, and trainings as assigned by management.
·  Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

·  University/College degree in a related discipline preferred
·  Minimum of two (2) years of previous experience in a Security role required
·  Certification in CPR + First Aid an asset
·  Security License is preferred
·  Valid driver’s license, able to drive a golf cart
·  Must be able to exude a professional and positive personality
·  Strong interpersonal and problem solving abilities; be responsible and reliable
·  Ability to work well under pressure in a fast paced environment and have good awareness skills
·  Ability to focus attention on guest needs, remaining calm and courteous at all times
·  Proficient with a computer and Microsoft Window applications required
·  Strong work ethic, highly responsible, reliable and the ability to work shifts, extended hours including evenings, weekends and public holidays is required

Schedules:  Irregular hours including nights, weekends and public holidays apply to this position.

Additional Information

Your team and working environment:

Fairmont Southampton is a premier luxury resort and regarded as a leader in the hospitality industry.  Our mission is to turn moments into memories for our Guests.  An exciting hospitality career awaits you if you are committed to providing our Guests with an authentically local experience through providing warm and engaging service.

Our Heartists work cohesively as part of the team in a demanding, multi-cultural diverse environment

Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:

We are an inclusive company and our ambition is to attract, recruit and promote diverse talent.