Security Officer

Riggs Washington DC sits on the iconic downtown corner of Penn Quarter’s 9th and F Street in a historic building once home to Riggs National Bank. Each of the Hotel’s 181 guest rooms offers a playful nod to the building’s legacy. Riggs is home to the all-occasion European brasserie-inspired restaurant Café Riggs, as well as Silver Lyan – a subterranean bar from the internationally acclaimed Ryan Chetiyawardana, also known as Mr Lyan.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Security Officer is unarmed and responsible for providing safety and security at our hotels. The Security Officer will help protect guests, visitors and fellow employees and their belongings, as well as LORE property.

All duties are performed in accordance with department and LORE policies, practices, and procedures. 

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES:

• Follow the directives of the Security and Surveillance Departments chain of command
• Detain or remove individuals when necessary
• Coordinate with law enforcement as necessary
• De-escalate disagreements between individuals and opposing parties
• Properly maintain effective crowd control during times of high traffic
• Assist, direct, and/or Escort guests, visitors, vendors, and colleagues when necessary
• Patrol all grounds/buildings (interior, exterior, sidewalks, and structures)
• Sit or Stand post when scheduled/required until properly relieved
• Ensure all doors and gates are properly secured when applicable
• Respond to various situations as directed by the dispatcher, including incidents/disturbances, and calls for support from guest, colleagues, and the Security Chain of command
• Complete proper reports and/or security logs when necessary
• Monitor foot and vehicular traffic on LORE owned and operated properties.
• Ensure the confidentiality of all information (oral or written) relevant to the operating procedures, capabilities, equipment uses, and equipment locations, of the Security and Surveillance department
• Fulfill Surveillance/dispatcher duties when assigned

Hourly Range: $24-26

Benefits

At Riggs Washington DC we are committed to giving our employees the skills and support required to deliver extraordinary experiences, and most importantly, to grow in their careers. On top of this we also like to offer our teams a wide range of benefits including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance for full-time employees
• Six complimentary nights each year at any Lore Group hotel
• Lore Group employee and immediate family rates
• Lore Group friends and family rates
• 50% employee discount and 25% friends and family discount at more than 800 partner hotels through Lore Discovery
• 50% discount at Lore Group restaurants and bars
• Paid vacation days - entitlement increasing annually
• Nine paid holidays annually
• Seven paid sick days annually, as established in Washington, D.C.
• Company-paid life insurance equal to 1.5 times annual salary
• Employee Assistance Program
• Referral incentives
• 401(k) with a 5% match
• Training and development programs
• Additional perks through Cigna
• Complimentary employee meals - lunch and dinner daily
• Employee recognition programs

Equal Employment Opportunity

Lore Group does not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment based upon race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, personal appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, family responsibilities, genetic information, matriculation, or political affiliation. We will make any reasonable effort to ensure that all applicants and employees receive equal opportunity in personnel matters, including recruiting, selection, training, placement, promotion, wages and benefits, transfers, terminations, and working conditions.

Location: Washington, DC