Hyatt Regency Miami

The Director of Security is responsible for the overall operation of the Security Department including loss, prevention, investigation, fire safety, life safety, job safety, and staff management. Other duties as required.

JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Develops and maintains effective security program.
• Review and updates all security procedures and policies.
• Investigates all guest, employee property loss and accident reports.
• Implement “plan of action” in case of life safety threats including, but not limited to fire, bomb, threats, active shooter, riots, etc.
• Manage the Personal Duress Alarm program
• Maintain all Emergency Response Plans
• Conduct quarterly security team training sessions
• Conduct safety training for all colleagues as directed by hotel senior management
• Inspects property on a regular basis for all safety hazards, energy conservation, etc.
• Liaison with federal, state and local officials to ensure compliance with security, fire and life safety regulations.
• Lead safety committee team to ensure colleagues are knowledgeable and aware.
• Purchases all security supplies and equipment.
• Handles all insurance: liability, brokers, guests, etc.
• Handles all correspondence and maintains employee files.
• Prepares weekly, monthly, yearly payroll and operating budget.
• Hires, trains, counsels, disciplines, and evaluate staff.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Manage and implement the following programs:
• Blood borne pathogens,
• CPR,
• Fire extinguisher training,
• OSHA regulations
• Management on Duty training,
• Crisis management training,
• Key control, lost and found,
• ADA regulations,
• Hazard communications,
• Compliance issues

Qualifications

• At least 5 years security, law enforcement or investigative experience in a managerial position.
• Background should include law enforcement, hotel security, or police sciences with supervisory skills.

DESIRABLE:

• High School and College graduate.
• Experience working in a union environment is a plus
• CPR/First Aid/AED Certified.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:

Ethical Awareness

• Loss prevention, investigation, fire and safety.
• Working under pressure, using good judgment, handling confidentiality, using tact and discretion.
• Extensive knowledge of city fire laws and regulations, state penal law and general business law.

Group Process & Team Building

• Communicating effectively verbally and written in all situations.
• Supervising and delegating responsibilities.

Creativity

· Designing, developing and implementing security-operating procedures.

Other Physical Abilities

• Patrol all areas of the building, climbing stairs and ladders, responding quickly to emergency situations, lifting and caring emergency equipment above 50 lb.
• Maneuver in tight, crowded and difficult situations.
• Standing and walking for long period of time.
• Applying physical force against an individual.