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The Lafayette Hotel - Marietta OH
Overnight Security
Job Description
POSITION SUMMARY
The Overnight Security Officer is responsible for the safety, security, and well-being of guests, team members, and the property during overnight hours. This role is highly independent and requires sound judgment, calm professionalism, and a genuine commitment to guest service. The ideal candidate is proactive, observant, dependable, and capable of managing a broad range of situations with composure and care.CORE RESPONSIBILITIES
Conduct regular interior and exterior patrols of the property, including guestroom corridors, public areas, parking areas, and building perimeter Serve as an additional overnight front-of-house contact, responding to guest inquiries, concerns, and service requests with professionalism Monitor and control access to the property, verifying guest and visitor identification as appropriate Observe and report any suspicious activity, safety hazards, or maintenance issues to the appropriate parties, maintaining accurate and detailed logs of all overnight incidents, patrols, and notable occurrences Respond promptly to emergency situations including medical incidents, fire alarms, and disturbances; coordinate with emergency services as needed Enforce hotel policies and local regulations in a respectful and professional manner Secure and lock designated areas of the property according to overnight procedures Assist with night audit and front desk operations as directed Coordinate with on-call management for situations requiring escalation to complete incident reports Provide a visible, reassuring presence throughout the property during overnight hours Follow all safety, OSHA, and hotel emergency proceduresREQUIREMENT
>QUALIFICATION
Prior security, law enforcement, or military experience > Hotel, hospitality, or customer-facing security experience preferred Strong observational and situational awareness skills > Demonstrated ability to assess and respond calmly to developing situations Reliable, consistent overnight availability > Ability to work overnight shifts including weekends and holidays Effective written and verbal communication > Ability to complete accurate incident reports and communicate clearly with guests and management Consistent attendance and punctuality > Demonstrated work history; reliable means of transportation, personal or public Physical ability to conduct property patrols > Ability to stand, walk, and climb stairs throughout a full overnight shiftPHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Frequent lifting (up to 75 lbs), working at heights, confined spaces, and in variable weather conditions.Pay:
$13.00 - $14.00 per hourWork Location:
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What they do
A Hotel & Resort Security Officer provides security for property at hotels or resorts. Monitors entrances and patrols buildings, watches for intruders or vandals; reports building maintenance problems; deals with customers or visitors that create a disturbance in the building.
$37,875 / year median in Ohio
+4% projected growth