Who You Are

We are currently looking for a Night Security Guard to provide security and safety for the guests, staff, and the hotel during the day. The Night Security Guard is responsible for patrolling all areas of the property and assisting guests with room access if required during the shift and must be able to monitor Closed Circuit Televisions (CCTV), perimeter alarm systems, duress alarms, and fire & life safety systems.

Why Is The Holiday Inn Express & Suites Brandon A Great Place to Work?

We truly believe that our continued success is a result of our employee contributions. Positive attitudes, exceptional customer service skills and working as a team are really what make The Holiday Inn Express & Suites Brandon one of the most desired hospitality experiences in town. We pride ourselves on welcoming each new employee onto our team and helping them develop skills and knowledge to further their careers. It is our mandate to promote from within and facilitate both personal and professional growth and development.

What You’ll Do

The Night Security Guard will maintain a safe and secure environment for customers and employees by patrolling and monitoring the premises after business hours. Working with the General Manager, the security guard will participate in all security and safety practices within the hotel to maximize Colleague, Guest, and Owner satisfaction.

Job Duties:

• Secure premises by patrolling property; inspecting buildings, equipment, and access points.
• Prevent losses and damage by reporting irregularities.
• Complete reports by recording observations, information, occurrences, and surveillance activities in the logbook.
• Call the Police or Fire Department in case of emergency, such as fire or the presence of unauthorized persons.
• Monitor property through foot patrols and watching security footage and observe, report, and follow up on safety and security concerns.
• Respond to and manage all emergencies including fire, medicals, and any potential threats to people or property.
• Maintain order in the hotel, including the on-site staff accommodations.
• Follow protocols and the law when responding to situations involving drugs and alcohol.
• Document through written reports all incidents, events, and actions taken.
• Follow up and investigate complaints and incidents.
• Assist other departments as necessary.
• Authorized to make any decisions necessary to effectively deal with security concerns and/or emergency situations.
• Other related duties as assigned.

The duties of this position may also include significant standing and walking, frequent sitting, occasional use of a computer, frequent lifting and carrying items weighing up to 11 pounds / 5 kg and occasional lifting and carrying items weighing up to 50 pounds / 23 kg

What You Need:

• 1-3 years related experience and/or equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Quick, critical decision-making.
• Be familiar with all safety systems, security plans and procedures of the hotel, WCB and OH&S regulations.
• Clear knowledge and understanding of the security function.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, able to write clear and legible reports.
• Ability to take control of emergency situations with tact and diplomacy.
• Effective conflict resolution and sound decision making skills.

What We offer:

• On-the-job training and uniforms are provided. 
• Competitive starting wages
• Accommodated scheduling practices to give team members the optimal work/life balance that suits your needs.
• Professional development training. You can take all the training you want/need, and we will satisfy your eagerness to learn and grow with us.
• IHG Employee Room Discounts are available when you travel to any one of our 6000 hotel destinations worldwide.
• IHG Enrollment Rewards points for Guest Services team members that can be redeemed on everyday wish list items like free hotel stays, the newest electronics, and home appliances to gift cards to your favourite restaurant.
• Monthly employee appreciation celebrations to celebrate our most valuable assets, our people.
• A robust group benefits package for all part-time or full-time team members that include access to all employee assistance programs that support mental, financial, physical, and emotional well-being.