Director of Security - Houston, United States - United Service Companies

Description

• Formulate a work schedule for each staff member comprised of specific shift and regular days off.
• Complete weekly payroll sheets for all security staff assuring accuracy and timely submission to payroll office.
• Monitor and record staff time and attendance
• Attend daily meetings with management to coordinate security coverage for events and hotel operations.
• Assure that all safety equipment is functional and complete daily inspections of same.
• Maintain files of all reports, their proper recording and submission to appropriate authorities.
• Assure the proper documentation of all lost and found property and its secure storage until return or disposal.
• Perform daily inspections of hotel property, addressing lapses in safety and security and report same to management.
• Review all reports submitted by security staff and make necessary corrections.
• Review daily activity log for proper documentation of security staff activity and hotel events.
• Evaluate security staff for proper dress and appearance and enforce compliance with United Security standards.
• Assure that all closed circuit monitors are functioning properly and coordinate maintenance with manufacturer.
• Provide for and schedule training for all security staff in all subjects required by directive and policy.
• Maintain and update Emergency procedures, post orders, and safety systems.
• Monitor and enforce compliance of proper licensing of all security staff as mandated by the Texas Department of Public Safety
• Assure that security Staff are conducting required patrols of interior and exterior areas of the hotel property and documenting same.
• Conduct screening and interviews of applicants for security positions and assure completion of all necessary documents required for employment.

• At least 5 years of law enforcement experience with a federal, state or local agency based in the Houston, TX area. This does not include experience as a security officer or security supervisor.
• Experience as a previous Director of Security is REQUIRED for this role.
• Exceptional customer service skills and excellent judgement.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and strong organizational skills.
• Strong working knowledge of the Houston area's culture, communities, and dynamics.
• Proficient with interacting, communicating and working jointly with hotel management staff.
• Effective in managing, leading and training a team of professional hotel security officers in a premium hospitality setting.
• Knowledgeable in all aspects of criminal law.
• Possess, or can acquire by time of employment, a Non-Commissioned Security Officer license through the Texas Department of Public Safety.
• Availability and flexibility to work any day, including weekends and holidays, and any work shift based on the operational needs of the hotel.

• Knowledgeable in the key aspects of private security including, but not limited to: Handling hotel security tasks, responding to emergencies, preparing and reviewing incident reports, reviewing CCTV footage, progressive discipline, etc.
• Knowledgeable in Morse Watchmans Keywatcher system.
• Knowledgeable in Saflok systems.
• Ability to prepare security work schedules, review timesheets and handle general administrative matters.
• Experienced with Microsoft Office and the ability to learn security software applications and payroll systems.
• Ability to develop and maintain security and emergency procedures manuals.
• Possess a working knowledge of the hospitality industry and the related nomenclature.