Loss Prevention Officer

Follow all company policies and procedures; report accidents, injuries, and unsafe work conditions to the manager; complete safety training and certifications; ensure uniform and personal appearance are clean and professional; maintain the confidentiality of proprietary information; protect company assets. Welcome and acknowledge all guests according to company standards; anticipate and address guests service needs; assist individuals with disabilities; thank guests with genuine appreciation. Speak with others using clear and professional language; prepare and review written documents accurately and completely. Develop and maintain positive working relationships with others; support team to reach common goals. Comply with quality assurance expectations and standards. Stand, sit, or walk for an extended period. In addition, some states may have additional licensing/registration requirements to be considered for this position. Move, lift, carry, push, pull, and place objects weighing less than or equal to 10 pounds without assistance. Perform other reasonable job duties as requested by Supervisors.

Job Family Core Work Activities

Safety and Security

• Follow company and department safety and security policies and procedures to ensure a clean, safe, and secure environment.
• Follow property-specific procedures for handling emergencies (e.g., evacuations, medical emergencies, natural disasters).
• Report work-related accidents, or other injuries immediately upon occurrence to the manager/supervisor.
• Maintain awareness of undesirable persons on property premises.
• Identify and correct unsafe work procedures or conditions and/or report them to management and security/safety personnel.
• Follow Hazardous Material Management Program procedures for handling and disposing of chemicals, fertilizer, pesticides, blood-borne pathogens, etc., including using Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS).
• Use proper equipment, wear appropriate personal protective clothing (PPE), and employ correct lifting procedures, as necessary, to avoid injury.
• Complete appropriate safety training and certifications to perform work tasks.

Policies and Procedures

• Protect the privacy and security of guests and coworkers.
• Maintain confidentiality of proprietary materials and information.
• Follow company and department policies and procedures.
• Protect company tools, equipment, machines, or other assets by company policies and procedures.
• Ensure uniform, nametags, and personal appearance are clean, hygienic, professional, and in compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Perform other reasonable job duties as requested by Supervisors.

Guest Relations

• Address guests' service needs in a professional, positive, and timely manner.
• Assist individuals with disabilities, including assisting visually, hearing, or physically impaired individuals within guidelines (e.g., escorting them when requested, using words to explain actions, writing directions on paper, moving objects out of the way, or offering access to Braille or TDD phones).
• Actively listen and respond positively to guest questions, concerns, and requests using brand or property specific processes (e.g., LEARN, PLEASED, Guest Response, LEAP) to resolve issues, delight, and build trust.
• Welcome and acknowledge every guest with a smile, eye contact, and a friendly verbal greeting, using the guest's name when possible.
• Thank guests with genuine appreciation and provide a fond farewell.

Communication

• Prepare and review written documents (e.g., daily logs, business letters, memoranda, reports), including proofreading and editing written information to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Speak to guests and co-workers using clear, appropriate and professional language.
• Exchange information with other employees using electronic devices (e.g., cell/mobile phones, pagers, and two-way radios, email).

Working with Others

• Handle sensitive issues with employees and/or guests with tact, respect, diplomacy, and confidentiality.
• Support all co-workers and treat them with dignity and respect.
• Develop and maintain positive and productive working relationships with other employees and departments.
• Partner with and assist others to promote an environment of teamwork and achieve common goals.

Quality Assurance/Quality Improvement

• Comply with quality assurance expectations and standards.

Physical Tasks

• Stand, sit, or walk for an extended period or for an entire work shift.
• Move, lift, carry, push, pull, and place objects weighing less than or equal to 10 pounds without assistance.

Surveillance/Patrol

• Patrol all areas of the property by foot or vehicle using specified equipment (e.g., flashlight, high visibility jacket) to ensure guest and meeting rooms are secure and assist guests with room access.
• Monitor Closed Circuit Televisions (CCTV), perimeter alarm systems, duress alarms, and fire life safety systems to ensure that any unusual behavior or emergency is dispatched to appropriate personnel for investigation and recorded.
• Lock property entrances during designated times.
• Conduct daily physical hazard inspections and report any unsafe conditions or work practices.

Incident/Emergency Response

• Respond to the scene of guest or employee accidents and determine if emergency aid is required.
• Administer first aid/CPR to guests or employees as required.
• Assist guests or employees during emergencies, such as fire, evacuation, flood, severe weather, bomb threat, robbery, natural disasters, etc.
• Notify the manager/supervisor, local police, or other appropriate individuals in the event of accidents, attacks, or other incidents.
• Communicate specified information regarding guest or employee accidents to EMS/medical personnel as required.
• Defuse guest or employee disturbances/altercations by company policies and procedures, including summoning appropriate authorities if necessary, and documenting the incident.
• Respond to domestic problems with guests and call for outside assistance if necessary.
• Complete incident reports to document all Security/Loss Prevention related incidents such as theft, accidents, physical hazards, and fire alarms.
• Handle business interruptions and complaints, such as suspicious individuals, civil disturbances or demonstrations, noise complaints, intoxicated individuals, etc.
• Resolve safety hazard situations.
• Provide assistance to individuals with disabilities, including assisting visually, hearing, or physically impaired individuals within guidelines (e.g., escorting them when requested, using words to explain actions, writing directions on paper, moving objects out of the way, or offering access to Braille or TDD phones).
• Actively listen and respond positively to guest questions, concerns, and requests using brand or property specific process (e.g., LEARN, PLEASED, Guest Response, LEAP) to resolve issues, delight, and build trust.
• Welcome and acknowledge each and every guest with a smile, eye contact, and a friendly verbal greeting, using the guest's name when possible.
• Thank guests with genuine appreciation and provide a fond farewell.

Investigations/Reports

• Complete a Loss Prevention shift summary/daily activity report to ensure that all information is properly logged.
• Maintain confidentiality of all Security/Loss Prevention and property reports/documents and release information only to authorized individuals.
• Conduct investigations and gather evidence related to theft/fraud or lost items, noise complaints, assault complaints, food poisoning complaints, and other guest complaints and incidents.
• Conduct interviews with relevant parties in order to obtain statements and information related to incidents.

Critical Competencies

Analytical Skills

Decision-Making

Learning

Interpersonal Skills

Customer Service Orientation

Diversity Relations

Teamwork

Interpersonal Skills

Communications

English Language Proficiency

Communication

Listening

Applied Reading

Writing

Personal Attributes

Integrity

Dependability

Safety Orientation

Presentation

Positive Demeanor

Stress Tolerance

Emergency Response

Stressful Situations

Candidate Profile

Education

High School diploma/ G.E.D. Equivalent.

Related Work Experience

No work experience is required.

Supervisory Experience

No supervisory experience is required

License

Mandatory Class “D” (valid)

Our Mission

We provide genuine hospitality by inspiring strong relationships with our guests, associates, and partners to make a difference in our community.

Our Vision

To be the leading choice in Miami by welcoming guests from all over the world, offering fun, innovative, and unique hotel experiences while developing our communities.

Our Core Values

We Inspire People

We Embrace Innovation

We Pursue Accountability

MDM Hotel Group participates in the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program.

MDM Hotel Group is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture. MDM Hotel Group does not discriminate based on disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected under federal, state, or local laws.

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