Director of Security - Condado Plaza Hilton - Hilton (Puerto Rico)
The beautiful oceanfront hotel, Condado Plaza Hilton, is looking for their next Director of Security\! This property is in the heart of San Juan, currently offering 370 guest rooms and 54,000 sq\. ft\. meeting space\. The Director of Security is responsible for directing and administering the implementation of all safety and security programs and initiatives to ensure the safety of guests and team members and the security of the hotel and property in the hotel's continuing effort to deliver outstanding service and financial profitability\.
This position will report into the General Manager and oversee 1 Security Manager, 2 Supervisors and a team of approximately 70 hourly team members\. The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of Security management experience, union experience highly preferred and Spanish is a must\!
**What will it be like to work for a Hilton Brand?**
Our Team Members are the Heart of Hilton\. As extraordinary hospitality professionals, we work together to make Hilton a great place to work and to build rewarding careers for ourselves and our colleagues\.
At Hilton, our vision “to fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality” unites us as a team to create remarkable hospitality experiences around the world every day\. And, our amazing Team Members are at the heart of it all\! Come be a part of our team\!
**What will I be doing?**
As a Security Director, you are responsible for directing and coordinating the activities of security personnel, facilitating security training, and organising patrolling of the property to deliver a safe Guest and Member experience\. A Security Director will also be required to ensure that hotel is in compliance with all local safety regulations and is conversant with hotel emergency procedures\. Specifically, you will be responsible for performing the following tasks to the highest standards:
+ Maintain good communication and work relationships in all areas of the hotel
+ Liaise with government and law enforcement agencies as necessary
+ Coordinate additional personnel for Conference and Banqueting functions
+ Organise patrolling of all boundary areas, bedrooms, offices, storage areas, public areas, and function rooms
+ Assist the hotel in complying with Local Fire Safety Legislation
+ Assist the hotel with Local Safety Legislation to ensure compliance of the security department
+ Knowledge of the codes of practice for P\.A\.C\.E\.
+ Ensure tours are carried out for the purpose of fire prevention, safe means of escape, and security
+ Inquire as necessary into and report upon any thefts within the hotel using your discretion in connection with any of these matters that you deem should be reported to the police
+ Direct and coordinate the activities of all security personnel, engage in the implementation of safety and security procedures for the department, and provide assistance and advice to other departments in relation to security
+ Prepare incident reports
+ Plan, deliver and facilitate regular staff awareness training
+ Be fully conversant of company terrorist procedures and convey to staff
+ Be fully conversant with hotel Fire and Emergency procedures
+ Responsible for management of key control within all departments
**What are we looking for?**
A Security Director serving Hilton Worldwide brands is always working on behalf of our Guests and working with other Team Members\. To successfully fill this role, you should maintain the attitude, behaviours, skills, and values that follow:
+ Organised and systematic approach to problem solving
+ Security industry experience
+ SIA trained and licensed
+ Ability to listen and respond to demanding guest needs
+ Good leadership, interpersonal and communication skills
+ Accountable and resilient
+ Committed to delivering high levels of customer service
+ Ability to work under pressure
+ Flexibility to respond to a range of different work situations
+ Good grooming standards
It would be advantageous in this position for you to demonstrate the following capabilities and distinctions:
+ Previous experience in same or similar role
+ First Aid
+ IT proficiency
**Job:** _Security and Loss Prevention_
**Title:** _Director of Security \- Condado Plaza Hilton_
**Location:** _null_
**Requisition ID:** _HOT05YMM_
**EOE/AA/Disabled/Veterans**