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Physical Strength and stamina 

Communication

Attention to detail 

Organization

Security Officer 

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Do you prioritize others' best interests and wellbeing? Are you astute and think quickly on your feet? As a security officer you  are responsible for keeping guests and team members safe and ensuring the security of the property to help continue to deliver outstanding guest experiences.  

As a security officer, you can quickly rise to a director of security position with the right training, learned experiences and skills! A typical security assistant career path is highlighted below.

Security Officer Career Pathway

Security Officer

Security Officer

Responsibilities

Security officers are responsible for the safeguarding of hotel property, assets, guests, visitors and employees

Create a Safe Environment 

Security officers patrol the interior and exterior of the property, assist in checking alarm systems, and safety and fire equipment and monitor key distribution and inventory.

Create Reports

Security officers must initiate investigations, write incident reports and ensure appropriate follow-ups. 

Maintain Accurate Records

While performing basic responsibilities, security officers must maintain accurate records of activity logs, camera monitoring, guest and employee logs and codebooks.

Job Statistics

Job Qualifications

Job Requirements

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Security Officer

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Do you prioritize others' best interests and wellbeing? Are you astute and think quickly on your feet? As a security officer you are responsible for keeping guests and team members safe and ensuring the security of the property to help continue to deliver outstanding guest experiences.  

As a security officer, you can quickly rise to a director of security position with the right training, learned experiences and skills! A typical security officer career path is highlighted below.

Security Officer

Career Pathway

Security Officer

Responsibilities

Security officers are responsible for the safeguarding of hotel property, assets, guests, visitors and employees

Create a Safe Environment 

Security officers patrol the interior and exterior of the property, assist in checking alarm systems, and safety and fire equipment and monitor key distribution and inventory.

Create Reports

Security officers must initiate investigations, write incident reports and ensure appropriate follow-ups. 

Maintain Accurate Records

While performing basic responsibilities, security officers must maintain accurate records of activity logs, camera monitoring, guest and employee logs and codebooks.

Job Qualifications

Job Requirements

Important Skills

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Job Statistics

  • Commitment safety and security procedures
  • Organizational skills
  • Effective verbal and written communication
  • Ability to stand for extended periods of time
  • High school diploma or equivalent 
  • Effective communication
1,154,100 employed security officers
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, there were 1,154,100 employed security officers in 2019 with a 4% projected job growth from 2019 to 2029. 
9-12 month salary growth 
On average, non-tipped, eligible employees who start at minimum wage will earn more than minimum wage within 9-12 months of hire. 
Over 1,400 open roles on Hcareers
There are currently over 1,400 open security officer opportunities on Hcareers. 

*Statistics have been taken from Hcareers and the Bureau of Labor Statistics

  • Commitment safety and security procedures
  • Organizational skills
  • Effective verbal and written communication
  • Ability to stand for extended periods of time
  • High school diploma or equivalent 
  • Effective communication

Physical strength and stamina 

Communication

Attention to detail 

Organization

9-12 month salary growth 
On average, non-tipped, eligible employees who start at minimum wage will earn more than minimum wage within 9-12 months of hire. 
1,154,100 employed security officers
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, there were 1,154,100 employed security officers in 2019 with a 4% projected job growth from 2019 to 2029. 
Over 1,400 open roles on Hcareers
There are currently over 1,400 open security officer opportunities on Hcareers. 

*Statistics have been taken from Hcareers and the Bureau of Labor Statistics

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