Assistant Director of Safety & Security

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Company: Windsor Court Hotel
Location: New Orleans, LA 70130 (Lower Garden District area)

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Job overview

As the Assistant Director of Safety & Security you will Develop and maintain a pro-active loss prevention program designed to ensure a safe and secure environment for hotel guests and employees. Under general direction, plans, directs and coordinates activities relating to the protection, safeguarding and security of company assets, employees, invitees and others; ensures that established goals and objectives are accomplished with prescribed priorities. Designs, implements and monitors security policies, procedures and programs; complies with federal, state and local legal regulations; and exercises independent judgment in the course of carrying out overall responsibilities and other activities as assigned. Management-level associates are expected to work as much of each workday as is necessary to complete their job responsibilities


The ideal candidate will:

  • Possession of a Bachelor’s Degree with a major course work in Business Administration, Criminal Justice, Law Enforcement, Security or a closely related field
  • Experience in a hotel or a related field preferred.
  • Principles and practices of security management, including business management practices, personnel practices, administrative practices, security preventative practices, investigatory practices, and related legal responsibilities
  • Be incredibly friendly, customer centric, love to smile and radiate a positive and accommodating attitude while interacting with customers.
  • Knowledge of city laws and ordinances.
  • Works as a team with security officers, staff and departments for the well-being of the hotel and guests.
  • Ability to work a flexible schedule
  • Must be proficient in Windows operating systems
  • Must have a valid Driver License for the applicable State
  • Must be able to convey information and ideas clearly.
  • Must be able to evaluate and select among alternative courses of action quickly and accurately.
  • Must work well in stressful, high pressure situations.
  • Must be effective at listening to, understanding, and clarifying the issues raised by co-workers and guests.
  • Must maintain composure and objectivity while under pressure.
  • Provides a professional image at all times through appearance and dress.

Note: Other duties as assigned by supervisor or management