Director of Security

Who We Are: Destination Hotels & Resorts began in 1972 with the development and management of condominium resorts. Since then, we have grown to become the country's second largest independent hospitality management company with more than 7,500 employees, over 7,000 guest rooms, and more than $1.5 billion in assets under management. We are a subsidiary of Los Angeles-based Lowe Enterprises, a privately-held, national real estate organization active in commercial and hospitality property investment, management, and development. Since its inception, Lowe has been responsible for more than $6 billion in prominent real estate assets nationwide.
Destination Hotels & Resorts is unique in the lodging industry in that our primary mission is to create value for guests, investors, and associates in each of our hotels and resorts. We do this by developing an innovative, customized business and service plan for each property we manage and combining it with the sales, marketing, and operating resources of a company many times our size. This lodging industry expertise, together with the real estate savvy of Lowe, has allowed us to bring a different perspective to the hotel management business.


Our Culture:

Destination Hotels & Resorts fosters a creative, entrepreneurial and energetic work environment where people come to work and have fun. We value passionate people who love to be challenged and desire the freedom to contribute to the overall success of the organization. Your role will be integral to the success of our company. We strive to create a work place culture that values family, work life balance and community. We help develop our associates and provide support for them to grow their careers with DH&R. Our associates are proud to work here!

Essential Functions:

Responsible for the daily operations of the Security Department. Scheduling of staff, assignment of duties and follow-up on assignments. Responsible for all security duties to include but not limited to; internal and external investigations, theft, both guest as well as employee and general hotel security issues. Provide training and supervision to all Security personnel in areas of key control and issuing, electronic locks and documentation. Strive to provide a positive working environment by promoting a professional and caring attitude. Oversee the Lost and Found program in cooperation with all departments. Ensure that the department provides hotel guests with first class services that promote return visits and builds brand recognition.

Performs protective and enforcement functions in a courteous and restrained manner in coping with emergencies, undesired conduct, disturbances and threats to life and property to maintain a safe and secure environment.

Spend majority of shift on foot patrol, walking, climbing stairs of the interior and perimeter of the hotel to observe and identify potential security and safety risks or undesirable conditions. Requires verbal communication using pager and two way radio, bending, stooping and kneeling as in performing CPR.

? Ability to effectively deal with internal and external customers, some of whom will require high levels of patience, tact and diplomacy to defuse anger and collect accurate information.
? Ability to listen effectively, speak, read and write English clearly to ascertain and document important information.
? Ability to stand, walk and/or sit and continuously perform essential job functions for duration of shift.
? Hearing and visual ability to observe and detect signs of emergency situations.
? Perform tasks requiring bending, stooping, kneeling and walking significant distances between and within buildings on the property.
? Ability to follow written and or verbal instructions.
? Ability to grasp, lift and/or carry or otherwise move goods weighing a maximum of 200 lbs. Sufficient manual dexterity in hands.

EDUCATION: High school diploma preferred.

EXPERIENCE: Must have prior law enforcement, security experience or military experience. Must be at least 18 years of age.