Wurzak Hotel Group is looking for an experienced Director of Security to support the security department at our gorgeous Hilton City Ave. This position will be responsible for the direction of the hotel’s security functions, including physical security and safety of employees, facilities, and assets. We are looking for someone with personality, experience, and drive to contribute to the continued success of this luxury property.

About Wurzak Hotel Group

Wurzak Hotel Group (WHG) is a Philadelphia based owner, developer and operator of premium branded full service, extended stay and focus service hotels. WHG’s core expertise is its unique ability to develop and operate hotels and food and beverage outlets in an entrepreneurial manner maximizing returns on the investment and developing long term relationships with our guests.

WHG has earned and maintains its competitive advantage by developing talent within the organization who embody the same entrepreneurial spirit of our leadership team and who seek to create value through tireless innovation, tight focus on the operational details and uncompromised guest satisfaction. Wurzak Hotel Group has a proven track record of developing and managing hospitality assets for over 30 years and continues to be recognized as one of the region’s top hospitality companies.

WHG is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture where all our team members can thrive. We have a zero-tolerance policy for workplace discrimination on the basis of someone’s race, gender, disability, or any other basis protected under federal, state, or local laws.

Our Perks:

Highly Competitive Salary
Paid Time Off
Medical, Dental, Vision Health Insurance
Free Basic Life Insurance
Hotel Discounts
401K Company Match
Educational/Professional Development
Peer-to-Peer Recognition Programs
Quarterly & Annual Awards

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Position Summary

The Company operates 24 hours a day and 7 days a week, so operational demands require variations in shift days, starting and ending times, and hours worked in a week.

The Director of Security is responsible for the direction of the hotel’s security functions, including physical security and safety of employees, facilities, and assets.

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Create or implement security standards, policies, and procedures.
Identify, investigate, or resolve security breaches.
Respond to medical emergencies, threats, fire alarms, and/or incidents, following emergency response procedures.
Monitor and ensure a sound, ethical environment.
Plan, direct, and/or coordinate security activities to safeguard company assets, employees, guests, or others on company property.
Develop, implement, manage, and/or evaluate policies and methods to protect personnel against harassment, threats, or violence.
Develop, conduct, support, or assist in governmental reviews, internal corporate evaluations, or assessments of the overall effectiveness of facility and personnel security processes.
Train subordinate security professionals or other associates in security rules and procedures.
Assess risks to mitigate potential consequences of incidents and develop a plan to respond to incidents.
Communicate security status, updates, and actual or potential problems, using established protocols.
Ensure that packages and receivables are safely delivered to recipients.
Consistent professional and positive attitude and actions when communicating with guests and associates.
Ensure maintenance problems are promptly reported through proper channels.
Comply with all company policies and procedures.
Practice safe work habits and comply with sanitary, safety, security and emergency procedures.
Write shift reports including reports on any incidents of theft, accidents or injuries when assigned.
Attend department meetings as scheduled.
Respond to guest requests, concerns and problems to ensure guest satisfaction.
Report any incidents of guest dissatisfaction or other matters of significance to manager so that corrective measures may be taken.
Any other tasks/duties as requested by management.

Qualifications

The Company may consider equivalent combination of acceptable education and experience providing the knowledge, skills and abilities cited below.

Education and Experience

High school diploma/GED
Four or more years of related experience
Familiarity with hospitality industry practices preferred

Skills And Abilities

Critical Thinking — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
Reading Comprehension — Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
Judgment and Decision Making — Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
Writing — Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
Complex Problem Solving — Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
Monitoring — Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
Social Perceptiveness — Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
Systems Analysis — Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, and the environment will affect outcomes.
Problem Sensitivity — The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem.
Deductive Reasoning — The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
Inductive Reasoning — The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates — Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
Getting Information — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others — Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, or otherwise negotiating with others.
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others — Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.
Coaching and Developing Others — Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills.
Communicating with Persons Outside Organization — Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organization to customers, the public, government, and other external sources. This information can be exchanged in person, in writing, or by telephone or e-mail.
Ability to work in a fast paced environment, sometimes under pressure, while simultaneously handling competing and changing priorities.
Ability to satisfy the legal requirements for employment within the jurisdiction.

Working Conditions & Physical Effort

Physical work is a primary part of job and it is performed inside and outside with equipment, machines and/or operating a motor vehicle. The work involves exposure to extreme temperatures, chemicals, dirt, fumes, smoke, unpleasant odors, and/or loud noises. The exposure to hazards or physical risks that requires following basic safety precautions and use of applicable protective equipment. The physical requirements include extended walking, standing, climbing, bending, reaching, pulling, pushing, kneeling and lifting up to 100 pounds. While performing job duties, the associate is required to listen, speak and write. The job requires close vision with or without corrective lenses. This position may be required to operate a motor vehicle.

Notice

Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. This employer participates in E-Verify.

This employer will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, If necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee’s Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.

Employers may not use E-Verify to pre-screen job applicants or to re-verify current employees and may not limit or influence the choice of documents presented for use on the Form I-9.

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