Loss Prevention Officer

Omni Fort Lauderdale Hotel
The Omni Ft. Lauderdale Hotel is a 29-story hotel, located at 1950 Eisenhower Blvd, and connected directly to the Broward County Convention. The property offers 801 guest rooms and suites, multiple restaurants, a vibrant rooftop bar, a sprawling pool, spa, and fitness center. The hotel has over 120,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor meeting and event space, including a grand ballroom, junior ballroom, 25 breakout rooms and pre-function meeting space with waterfront views.
JOB PURPOSE: To ensure the safety and tranquil stay of hotel Guests and Associates, and ensure the
policies and procedures of the hotel are maintained in a safe and secure environment.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
* Performs security patrols and monitoring of the following areas of the property: restaurants, public areas, banquet and meeting space, guest floors, Associate entrance, parking areas, guest floors, office back of the house areas, and hotel exteriors.
* Visits all locations requiring special attention as frequently as required.
* Responds immediately to emergency incidents and security requests.
* Monitors appropriate compliance levels of all Omni Hotels Life safety Programs, training and SOP directives. Reports identified deficiencies to leadership.
* Monitors Closed Circuit Television and alarm systems and monitors the Security of the receiving area.
* Ensures the safety of our guest, associates, and hotel property always.
* Reports in writing on all activities during each shift before leaving the hotel, with oral reports and emergency notifications delivered as directed by the established security procedures.
* Performs all necessary administrative requirements of the Loss Prevention Department, this includes writing reports, maintaining files, processing work orders, ordering supplies, schedules, and posting bulletin board information.
* Creates and always maintains the highest standards of security, being professional in attitude, appearance, and application.
* Monitor associates entering and leaving the hotel and collects all package passes and inspects parcels taken from the hotel.
* Monitors the back entrance and receiving dock.
* Checks all personnel entering and provides information and direction upon proper identification of all job applicants, salesmen, etc. Notifies the department head involved for permission for non-staff personnel to enter the premises.
* Confiscates all unauthorized items etc., and notifies the Director of Loss Prevention, Director of Engineering, Human Resources Director and the appropriate department head.
* Ensures that all phases of the key control program are maintained, and any discrepancies noted are investigated thoroughly and reported to the Director of Loss Prevention.
* Ensures that all Security equipment (i.e., uniforms, push to talk radios, cameras, SALTO
* Card system, etc.) are kept clean and in good working condition.
* Administers the hotel Lost and Found program.
* Maintains a continual line of communication with the Director of Loss Prevention.
* Understand all emergency procedures, and radio codes.
* Performs duties as assigned by supervisor, and responds to directions from any Executive Committee member or Manager.
QUALIFICATIONS:
* One-year experience in a similar Loss Prevention role preferred.
* Experience in Loss Prevention in an upscale hospitality establishment preferred.
* Ability to become CPR and basic first aid certified.
* Good verbal/written communication skills with an ability to utilizing Microsoft Office, email and be computer proficient.
* Attention to detail and excellent organizational skills.
* Maintain a professional business appearance, attitude, and performance.
* Must be able to work a flexible schedule including day, evening, weekends and holidays.
ENVIRONMENT & POSITION ANALYSIS:
* Move, bend, lift, carry, push, pull, and place objects weighing up to 40 pounds without assistance.
* Stand, walk or sit for an extended period or for an entire work shift.
* Requires repetitive motion, including utilizing telephone/computer for an extended period or for an entire shift.
TOOLS & EQUIPMENT:
* Desktop computer (Opera, SALTO, Key control System, CCTV Monitors, and Microsoft Office), printer, telephone, copier, fax machine and scanner and push to talk radio.
Omni Hotels & Resorts is an equal opportunity/AA/Disability/Veteran employer. The EEO is the Law poster is available using the following link:
EEOC is the Law Poster.
Omni Hotels & Resorts does not discriminate on the basis of any protected category with respect to the payment of wages.
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