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. If you are interested in applying for employment with Omni Hotels & Resorts and need special assistance to apply for a posted position, please send an email to: [email removed].