Security Manager - InterContinental Mark Hopkins

Do you see yourself as a Security Manager at San Francisco’s crown jewel?

When you’re a part of IHG, you’re more than your job title. And that’s what we love – the individual talents, interests and dreams that make you who you are. Join us and we won’t expect you to conform to any stereotype – because we know that a team with different perspectives and passions can only make us stronger.

 

HOTEL OVERVIEW

With its rich local legacy and grand architectural style, the InterContinental Mark Hopkins San Francisco is a beloved landmark at the crest of celebrated Nob Hill. Historic charm, modern services and amenities, and breathtaking views make this premier San Francisco hotel one of the city’s most sought-after destinations for meetings, weddings, and Bay Area exploring.

Featuring 383 luxurious accommodations with distinctive style and breathtaking city and bay views, a full fitness club service, 19,000 square feet of premier meeting and event space, and restaurant and bar influenced by local and international flavors.

 

ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE

Reporting to the Director of Engineering, in this role you will manage the Security function to provide a safe and secure hotel environment for our guests and employees.  Oversee the performance management of Security Officers and Security Supervisor. Adhere to federal, state and local regulations concerning OSHA, hotel emergency procedures, safety, or other compliance requirements, as well as brand standards and local policies and procedures.

 

POSITION OVERVIEW - ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Establish documentation and confidential reporting systems to ensure that appropriate investigation documentation and results are available for current litigation/settlement and future reference. Establish necessary and pertinent incident reports or information to police and fire agencies involving investigations and to the Corporate Legal department, Claims Management department, insurance agencies and outside attorneys to assist in case evaluation, settlement or defense involving lawsuits against the Company. 
• Manage the daily activities of the security department. Plan and assign posts, work and schedule employees to ensure proper coverage. Communicate and enforce policies and procedures. 
• Recommend and/or initiate salary, disciplinary, or other staffing-human resources related actions in accordance with Company rules and policies. Alert management of potentially serious issues.
• Promote teamwork and quality service through daily communication and coordination with other departments. Key departmental contacts include all hotel staff, Corporate Hotel Management Group and Corporate Risk Management and Legal department.
• Determine the security and safety requirements necessary to ensure that hotel property, employees and guests are protected against theft, crime and threats on a 24 hour per day basis.
• Train/educate employees on current safety issues to ensure compliance with all Company loss control policies and current security and safety regulations. Develop and conduct training for managers, security officers, and line level employees in the area of safety, security and fire protection.  Inform management of hazardous situations, emergencies or threats to the security of guests, employees or hotel assets. 
• Manage weekly schedules and payroll for the Security team.
• Schedule preventative maintenance and repairs to Security equipment as needed and ensure that equipment is prepared and operational for the following day’s work.
• Monitor the Workers Compensation claims/statistics and manage the Workers Compensation reduction program by implementing property specific procedures to reduce claims.
• Arrange and provide special security services for special events and executives as requested.
• Establish and implement procedures and timing for inspecting employee lockers and bags, parcels, and knapsacks when employees are entering and leaving the hotel and in response to suspicions of misconduct.
• Ensure that all loss and safety incidents involving guests, employees and/or hotel loss and safety exposure are thoroughly investigated. Establish procedures to prevent/minimize the loss from theft and other safety risk or litigation against the hotel. Maintain audit reports and records on all loss and safety incidents and implement system or procedure enhancement from information learned during the investigations.
• Perform other duties as assigned

 

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS

• Some college or vocational training, plus a minimum of four years of hotel or related security and safety experience in a management capacity and/or military/law enforcement experience, including supervisory