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Loss Prevention Security Officer

San Diego Marriott Gaslamp Quarter

660 K Street
San Diego, CA 92101

Hotel with 306 Rooms
Managed By Stanford Hotels Corporation
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Compensation: $25.75 per hour, Part-Time

Description

THIS IS A PART TIME POSITION THAT WILL BE SCHEDULED TO WORK 3-5 SHIFTS EACH WEEK. MUST BE ABLE TO WORK OVERNIGHT SHIFTS (2200-0700) AS NEEDED. MUST BE AVAILABLE TO WORK GENERALLY FRIDAYS, SATURDAYS AND SUNDAYS. MUST ALSO BE FLEXIBLE TO WORK ON FORECASTED BUSY DAYS THAT COINICIDE WITH BASEBALL GAMES & OTHER SPECIAL EVENTS, IN ADDITION TO HOLIDAYS.

This is a Part-Time position that pays $25.75 per hour ($26.75 per hour while working the overnight shift).

A VALID PROPRIETARY PRIVATE SECURITY OFFICER (PPSO) CERTIFICATION*.

*If hired, training will be provided if you do not have a valid certificate. If you have a valid Guard Card, that will suffice in the interim. PPSO Training will need to be completed within 90 days of employment.

Benefits

  • Sick pay
  • Holiday pay (after 90 days if working on the holiday matched up to 8 hours)
  • Room Discounts with Marriott Brand Hotels (31 different brand globally)
  • Additional Hotel Room Discounts
  • Free Parking at the hotel while working ($220 value)
  • Meal Allowance per bona fide meal break ($10 per bona fide meal break up to 1 per shift)
  • 401K Retirement Benefits with 4% match and immediate 100% vesting (Transamerica)
  • Shoes for Crews
  • MTS Pronto Program (Discount Transit)

Overview:

Responsible for the safety and security of the hotel not limited to, but including Hosts (employees), Guests, company property and company assets.

Responsibilities:

The following is just a few of the responsibilities of the position, but not all inclusive. Job Descriptions are available upon request and/or job offer.

  • Provides basic customer service and courtesies to enhance the guests’ stay.
  • Be knowledgeable about the hotel.
  • Report defects in the hotel including shortages of equipment & supplies.
  • Provides services to guests such as delivering items, responding to maintenance problems as needed.
  • Document Incidents with Guests and Associates as required for the safety and incidents.
  • Assists Guests with information, directions, complaints or any other assistance needed.
  • Assists other Departments with the general operation of the Hotel, ie…(traffic control, crowd control, access to secured areas, personnel escorts, money escorts, etc…).
  • Evidence Custodian, (making sure all evidence is properly handled and maintained in a secure and safe manner).
  • Conducts surveillance for the safety of all Guests and Associates when necessary.
  • Regularly patrols building, grounds and parking area of the Hotel. Examines doors, windows, and corridors to determine that they are secure. Unlocks those doors necessary for the AM shift.
  • Warns violators of rule infractions, such as loitering, smoking, or carrying forbidden articles and apprehends or expels person engaging in suspicious or criminal acts. Occasionally required to make arrests.
  • Assists staff with controlling intoxicated guests.
  • Maintains daily report and incident/accident reports as needed.
  • Watches for and reports irregularities such as fire hazards, leaking water pipes, and security doors left unlocked.
  • Sounds alarm or calls police or fire department by telephone in case of fire or presence of unauthorized persons.
  • Maintain a good relationship with the local law enforcement officers.
  • Keep and handle security keys with access to sensitive areas.
  • Conducts daily/weekly inventories of the Hotels First Aid Supplies.
  • Performs monthly inspections of various safety systems including fire extibguishers, AED's, eye wash stations, etc...
  • Performs other duties as developed, directed or assigned.

The San Diego Marriott Gaslamp Quarter is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants and employees will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; sex; gender identity; sexual orientation; religious practices and observances; national origin; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; status as a protected veteran or spouse/family member of a protected veteran; or disability. If you need accommodation for any part of the application process because of a medical condition or disability, please send an email to Tracy Smith at hr@gaslampmarriott.com or call (619) 446-6031 to let us know the nature of your request.

Qualifications

Security / Loss Prevention

Behaviors
  • Leader: Inspires teammates to follow them (Preferred)
  • Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well (Preferred)
  • Team Player: Works well as a member of a group (Required)
Motivations
  • Preferred

    Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

  • Preferred

    Job Security: Inspired to perform well by the knowledge that your job is safe

  • Preferred

    Growth Opportunities: Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility

  • Preferred

    Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help

Education
  • Technical/other training (Preferred)
  • High School (Required)
Licenses and Certifications
  • Required

    PPSO

  • Preferred

    Guard Card

Skills
  • Teamwork (Advanced)
  • Problem Solving (Intermediate)
  • Customer Service (Advanced)
  • Decision Making (Intermediate)
  • Critical Thinking (Intermediate)
  • Conflict Resolution (Intermediate)
Experience
  • Required

    1 years:

    Security / Loss Prevention

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

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Posted January 23, 2026

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