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Fairmont Hotels & Resorts

Director, Security

Fairmont Hotels & Resorts, Austin, Texas, us, 78716

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Fairmont Austin Austin's largest luxury property, Fairmont Austin offers 1,048 guestrooms and suites, along with over 140,000 square feet of meeting and event space. This is your opportunity to be part of the most innovative and passionate hotel teams in one of the fastest growing markets in the United States.

Why work for Accor? We are far more than a worldwide leader. We welcome you as you are and you can find a job and brand that matches your personality. We support you to grow and learn every day, making sure that work brings purpose to your life, so that during your journey with us, you can continue to explore Accor’s limitless possibilities. By joining Accor, every chapter of your story is yours to write and together we can imagine tomorrow's hospitality. Discover the life that awaits you at Accor.

Responsibilities

Recruit, interview and hire Security Officers and other security staff

Manage Security Department, including all activities regarding scheduling, evaluation, promotion and disciplinary action

Lead training and other continuing education for Security Staff and entire hotel

Direct staff in the prompt resolution of security-related concerns, whether from guests, employees or third parties

Establish and implement training plans on security-related policies and procedures at the hotel

Lead and develop the security team, including the training and promotion of Security Officers

Represent the department in Head of Department meetings

Use wide discretion in setting security related policies and procedures throughout the hotel

Ensure that all hotel managers are properly trained in Crisis Management

Manage various protocols along with law enforcement regarding international protected persons visits

Maintain the continued growth of business relationships with corporate, government and legal partnerships

Lead the management and implementation of the Hotel’s health and safety policies and procedures, including its fire and bomb procedures

Direct all staff in the usage, reporting and monitoring of the Hotel’s CCTV system

Liaise with local police groups, providing assistance and support as needed

Direct the patrolling of all interior and external areas of the hotel, ensuring that all regions are properly staffed and Security Officers use appropriate procedures

Lead all security-related efforts in situations involving fire, health and safety

Direct others in administering the lost and found property system and monitoring the guest key system

Direct other security staff in managing threatening situations, such as fires or other threats, liaising with the Duty Manager, Telephone Receptions and Police as needed

Direct the implementation of policies and procedures regarding searches for suspect devices and the investigation of suspicious items, bags and objects

Manage the hotel’s Security training programs and direct the maintenance of training records

Direct the implementation and management of safety policies with respect to smoking, drinking and general behavior

Manage Security Officers in their responses to fire alarms, panic alarms, door alarms or monitored events

Maintain amicable and cooperative working relations with other departments in the Hotel

Lead, along with Human Resources managers, the establishment and maintenance of a proactive human resource function to ensure employee motivation, training and development, wage/benefit administration and compliance with established labor regulations

Other reasonable duties as assigned

What Is In It For You

Paid time off

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance, 401K

Complimentary shift meal

Employee benefit card offering discounted rates in Accor worldwide

Learning programs through our Academies and Educational Assistance for further development

Opportunity to develop your talent and grow within your property and across the world!

Ability to make a difference through our Corporate Social Responsibility activities, like Sustainability Committee

Qualifications

Previous leadership experience in a similar role is required

Good written and verbal communication skills

Must be able to maintain confidentiality at all times

Able to exercise good judgment with difficult guests

Computer literate in Microsoft Windows applications required

Saflok & MS Shift knowledge preferred

University/College degree in a related discipline preferred

Must possess a professional presentation

Strong interpersonal and problem solving abilities

Highly responsible & reliable

Ability to work well under pressure in a fast paced environment

Ability to work cohesively with fellow colleagues as part of a team

Ability to focus attention on guest needs, remaining calm and courteous at all times

Physical Demands

Frequent standing and walking throughout shift

Occasional lifting and carrying up to 50 lbs. or more

Occasional kneeling, pushing, pulling, lifting

Occasional ascending or descending ladders, stairs and ramps

Ability to work rotating shifts, and call back hours when required

Required Education And Experience

Previous experience in a Security role required

Certification in CPR First Aid required

Must possess, or be able to possess within 3 months of hire date, a Texas level II non‑commissioned Security Officer certification as per the Texas Department of Public Safety

Our Commitment To Diversity & Inclusion We are an inclusive company and our ambition is to attract, recruit and promote diverse talent. We commit to a future where diverse identities are celebrated, and equitable and inclusive practices are woven into the fabric of everything we do as an organization.

Fairmont Austin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. EOE/M/F/D/V

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