Security Officer

At Crescent Hotels & Resorts, we are a team of hospitality professionals that are deeply connected to & proud of the exceptional experiences we provide for our guests. More than that, we know our Associates are the shining stars of what we do! We understand what it takes to be a part of something great. We will encourage you to bring your true self to work every day, we will celebrate you and we will cheer you on as you shine bright in your career journey. Whether it be our health & wellness programs, best in class learning and development or our travel discounts that ‘feed your inner explorer’, we work hard
to create and deliver on what YOU need. We are ready for you to start your journey with us where You Belong. We Care. Shine Bright.

Conveniently located in the heart of the quaint college town of Evanston, with easy transit access to Chicago, our beautiful historic hotel offers versatile meeting space, dining options for all, and a unique guest experience.

We are looking for our next great team member to join us on our Security team. We are committed to providing you with:

We are committed to providing you with:

• Excellent compensation package.
• An exceptional benefit plan for eligible associates and your family members.
• 401K matching program for eligible associates.
• Discounts at our Crescent managed properties in North America for you and your family members.
• Discounts at Hilton properties worldwide for you and your family members.

Here is what you will be doing each day:

• Send 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.
• Maintain order in the hotel, deal with the welfare of guests, and assisting with door lock problems. Coordinate expedient response to emergency conditions such as fire, fire or safety hazards and threats to life and/or property in a calm, rational and persuasive manner.
• Handle undesired conduct and potential violations of hotel policy as warranted for the security and safety of hotel guests, associates, patrons and property.
• Watch for suspicious persons entering, exiting, or loitering around building. Conduct walk-through observations of entire hotel. Promote safe work practices.
• Answer security telephone and safety calls and respond in a timely manner based on priority.
• Observe the security monitors for any unusual activity and in the case of suspicious behavior report directly, via radio, to the supervisor on duty; report any alarms similarly.
• Memorize and monitor life safety system installed at property including layout of entire building, alarm pull stations, location of fire extinguisher and sprinklers.

Does this sound like you?

• One year of security officer experience required, hotel experience preferred.
• Security Officer license
• Requires grasping, lifting and or carrying or otherwise moving persons, packages, luggage, wheelchairs, and safety equipment using manual dexterity of hands.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Our differences are what makes us great:

At Crescent Hotels & Resorts we strive to create a great place to work where associates at all levels of our organization are respected for their differences, just like the guests and owners we serve. That’s why we are dedicated to creating an environment that facilitates open and honest conversations about race, equity, diversity, and inclusion. By examining our own beliefs and behaviors, we can create change through training, recruiting, and promoting diverse talent to strengthen our culture.