Loss Prevention Officer (U)

Job Title:

Officer Sec & Safety Svcs I

Department:

Security & Safety Services

Company:

Gaylord Hotel

Reports To:

Asst Mgr Sec & Safety Svcs

Supervises:

N/A

Job Description Date:

11/14/06

Job Purpose: Two to three sentences describing the overall purpose of the job

Maintain a safe and secure environment for guests and employees throughout the property and surrounding complex. Provide security for special events shows and functions held at the hotel and convention center facilities.

Job Responsibilities: Maximum of ten responsibilities in order of percentage of time spent on functions from longest to shortest; do not list anything that does not represent at least 10% of the jobs time. Please include supervisory responsibilities.

1.

Monitor the safety and security of the property and surrounding complex through mobile/foot patrol stationary post and traffic control.

2.

Perform safety duties at special events including: checking access passes protecting property maintaining order and directing traffic for hotel or client paid special events shows concerts or other functions.

3.

Provide assistance to guests and employees in need of medical attention while awaiting the arrival of emergency medical personnel. May be required to administer minor first aid including CPR and AED.

4.

Respond to hotel and emergency events.

5.

Prepare incident accident and other reports that may be required at a specific post assignment.

6.

Conduct safety inspections. Report safety hazards and defective equipment to maintenance for repair.

7.

Provide security to dignitaries and celebrities. When requested or required escort employees or hotel clients carrying cash or other valuables.

8.

Conduct employee parcel inspections ID verification and enforce company

policies and procedures.

9.

Provide on the job training and orientation to new security agents as needed.

10.

Support Lost and Found operation as required.

11.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Job Qualifications: Describe the minimum qualifications needed to complete the job responsibilities.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent required.

Experience

Security related or law enforcement experience preferred but not required. Must be able to complete the security classroom and on-the-job training program. Hospitality experience preferred. Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Licenses/Certifications

Valid Drivers License and a satisfactory driving record may be required CPR certification or attain certification within 90 days of start date must be registered in accordance with the state law (timeframe varies by state requirement).

Management Activities: Check all that apply

Interview select and train STARS

Set and adjust their rates of pay and hours of work

Direct the work of STARS

Appraise STARS productivity and efficiency for the purpose of recommending promotions or other changes in status

Handle STAR complaints

Discipline STARS

Plan the work

Determine the techniques to be used

Apportion the work among the STARS

Determine the type of materials supplies machinery equipment or tools to be used or merchandise to be bought stocked and sold

Control the flow and distribution of materials or merchandise and supplies

X

Provide for the safety and security of the employees or the property

Plan and control the budget

Monitor or implement legal compliance measures

Customarily and regularly direct the work of at least 2 or more full-time STARS or their equivalent (1 full-time STAR at 40 and 2 half-time STARS at 20 hours each are equivalent to 2 full-time STARS).

Authority to hire or fire other STARS or makes suggestions and recommendations as to the hiring firing advancement promotion or any other change of status of other employees are given particular weight.

Discretion & Independent Judgment: Answer all questions and provide multiple specific examples.

Question

Answer (If yes give multiple examples)

Does this position have authority to formulate affect interpret or implement management policies or operating practices

No

Does this position have authority to commit the employer in matters that have significant financial impact

No

Does this position have authority to waive or deviate from established policies and procedures without prior approval

No

Does this position have authority to negotiate and bind the company on significant matters

No

Is this position involved in planning long or short-term business objectives

No

Does this position represent the company in handling complaints arbitrating disputes or resolving grievances

No

Does this position have authority to make an independent choice free from immediate direction or supervision or make decisions or recommendations that may occasionally be reviewed revised or reversed

No

Physical Requirements: Indicate requirements that are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential duties of this job.

Ability to speak and hear. Close and distance vision. Frequent sitting with some walking and standing. Frequently lifts/carries up to 5 lbs. Continual use of manual dexterity and gross motor skills with frequent use of bi-manual dexterity and fine motor skills.

Additional physical and visual requirements (check all that apply)

Identify and distinguish colors

x

Stand for long periods of time

x

Walk extended distances

x

Lift/carry 6-25 lbs.

x

Lift/carry 26-50 lbs.

x

Lift/carry over 50 lbs.

x

Reach hands and arms in any direction

x

Kneel and/or stoop repeatedly

x

Other: Ability to climb descend stairways and run

Working Conditions: Indicate the environmental aspects of the job.

Continually works inside and in close proximity to others.

Additional working conditions (check all that apply)

x

Outdoor weather conditions

x

Extreme cold (non-weather)

x

Extreme heat (non-weather)

x

Wet or humid conditions

x

Near moving or mechanical parts

x

On high precarious places

x

With fumes or airborne particles

x

Near toxic or caustic chemicals

x

Near risk of electrical shock

x

Near loud noises

In areas of strong vibration

x

Other: Varying schedule to include evenings weekends and holidays as business dictates.