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Overnight Security Officer

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Overnight Security Officer

New Orleans, LA
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About the job

Fairmont Hotels & Resorts is a luxury hotel brand globally recognized for exceptional service. The Overnight Security Officer role focuses on maintaining security, monitoring surveillance, responding to incidents, and providing guest support during overnight shifts in a high-end hotel environment.

Requirements

  • Previous hotel security experience
  • Ability to remain alert and professional
  • Strong observation and problem-solving skills
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Availability for overnight shifts

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent preferred
  • Legally authorized to work in the US
  • CPR, AED, First Aid certifications are assets
  • Louisiana security license may be required
  • Minimum 1 year security or related experience

Full job description

Fairmont Hotels & Resorts is a renowned luxury hotel brand with a global presence and a commitment to creating lasting memories for our guests. With over 30,000 colleagues worldwide, we are dedicated to delivering exceptional service, fostering a culture of excellence, and making special happen.

Hotel Overview:

Located in the heart of downtown Fairmont New Orleans will be an impressive new addition to Fairmont’s luxury portfolio, offering 250 luxury guest rooms, four food & drink venues, a rooftop pool with expansive views of the city, more than 19,000 square feet of function space, and a 10,000 square-foot spa.

This property is destined to become an illustrious destination in the Central Business District, nearby the city’s renowned and historic French Quarter.


  • Conduct routine patrols of guest floors, public areas, back-of-house spaces, parking areas, entrances, exits, and surrounding property during overnight hours  
  • Monitor hotel activity and respond appropriately to security concerns, emergencies, disturbances, alarms, and suspicious activity  
  • Provide professional guest assistance and support during overnight operations  
  • Respond promptly to medical incidents, guest concerns, safety hazards, and emergency situations  
  • Complete detailed incident reports, daily activity logs, and required documentation accurately and professionally  
  • Monitor surveillance systems, fire/life safety systems, and access control systems as assigned  
  • Assist with enforcing hotel policies and maintaining a secure environment for guests and employees  
  • Must be available and willing to work overnight shifts, including weekends and holidays, as required by hotel operations.  
  • Ability to remain alert, attentive, and professional throughout an overnight shift.  
  • Ability to work independently and exercise sound judgment during overnight hours, when staffing levels may be reduced. 
  • Coordinate with overnight hotel leadership and emergency responders when necessary  
  • Support emergency procedures including evacuations, fire response, and safety protocols  
  • Perform key audits, door checks, and perimeter inspections as required  
  • Maintain confidentiality and professionalism while handling sensitive or high-pressure situations  
  • Promote a welcoming and service-oriented atmosphere while maintaining security awareness  
  • Participate in departmental meetings, training programs, and safety drills as assigned  

  • Minimum of 1 year of previous security, law enforcement, military, hospitality security, or related experience preferred; luxury hotel or hospitality security experience strongly preferred.
  • Previous overnight hotel or hospitality security experience preferred.
  • Ability to remain calm, professional, and solution-oriented under pressure, particularly during emergencies or stressful situations.
  • Strong observation, critical-thinking, problem-solving, reasoning, and conflict-resolution skills.
  • Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills, with strong attention to accurate and timely documentation.
  • Strong guest service orientation with the ability to balance security responsibilities with a welcoming and professional guest experience.
  • Ability to exercise sound judgment, maintain discretion, and protect confidential guest and hotel information at all times.
  • Ability to prioritize and manage multiple, competing responsibilities while maintaining attention to safety, security, and guest service.
  • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, particularly during overnight hours.
  • Basic computer proficiency and ability to accurately complete security reports, logs, incident documentation, and other required records.
  • Professional appearance, demeanor, and conduct required at all times.
  • Availability to work overnight shifts is a required condition of the position, including weekends, holidays, and extended or adjusted shifts as operationally needed.
  • Ability to remain alert, attentive, and effective throughout an overnight shift.
  • Ability to walk, stand, or sit for extended periods of time and regularly walk or descend stairs throughout the shift.
  • Ability to work in various weather conditions, including hot and cold temperatures, rain, and other outdoor conditions as required by the position.
  • Ability to safely carry, lift, push, or otherwise move emergency equipment and other items weighing up to 50 pounds occasionally, and/or exert up to 25 pounds of force occasionally as required to perform essential job duties.
  • Ability to carry and operate fire extinguishers and other emergency equipment as required.
  • CPR, AED, and First Aid certifications are an asset.
  • Must meet all applicable Louisiana licensing and certification requirements for security personnel, if required for the position.
  • High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
  • Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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