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Security Officer

The Post Oak Hotel at Uptown Houston
Houston, TX Full Time
POSTED ON 3/29/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 3/19/2026
Overview

The Post Oak Hotel is seeking a Security Officer to join the only Forbes Five-Star Hotel in Texas. We hire passionate and professional colleagues who genuinely delight our guests through curated and authentic experiences.

The Security Officer will be responsible for patrolling the hotel grounds to identify, report, and prevent or deescalate any unusual activity or hazardous discrepancies.

Responsibilities

  • Produce detailed incident reports based upon facts gathered in self-conducted investigations
  • Promote a safe working environment while adhering to OSHA mandated standards
  • Monitor the fire life safety system with the ability to promptly respond to alarms and assist with evacuations
  • Have thorough understanding of the hotel’s emergency preparedness procedures and catastrophic event response
  • Responsible for logging daily activity, managing key control, and issuing visitor badge credentials
  • Experience using video management systems, to view, replay, and archive surveillance footage
  • Ability to communicate in a clear and articulate manor with guests and colleagues in a variety of platforms

Qualifications

  • Aspire to our values of being passionate, strive for excellence, remain relevant, collaborate and act with honor and integrity
  • Minimum of 2 years’ experience working as a Security Officer or Loss Prevention Agent in an upscale or luxury environment
  • Must obtain a CPR certification, as well as a state issued Private Security Officer License within 30 days of hire date
  • Must achieve CLSO designation within 6 months of hire date
  • Knowledge and understanding of state laws and municipal ordinances
  • Basic computer proficiency including familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite and any security operation software systems
  • Previous hotel experience, luxury or Forbes experience preferred
  • Ability to work flexible schedules, including nights, weekends and holidays is required
  • Physical demands:
    • Capable of standing for extended periods of time while maintaining a friendly and approachable demeanor
    • Ability to ascent multiple stairwell levels at an expedite pace in emergency instances
What We Offer You

  • Multiple benefit plans to suit your needs
  • Paid Time Off
  • 401K
  • Opportunities for advancement
  • Positive and respectful work environment where diversity is valued
  • Generous employee discounts on dining, retail, amusements, and hotels
  • Community volunteer opportunities
  • Complimentary parking and colleague meal

Disclaimer: The above information is intended as a high-level overview of the responsibilities and qualifications for the position and does not represent the full job description which will include all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, and working conditions associated with the job. For more information or to see the full job description, contact the Human Resources department at the location in which you are applying.

Posted Salary Range

USD $18.00 - USD $18.00 /Hr.

Salary : $18

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