Safety & Security Officer

Role summary

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The Safety & Security Officer protects guests, employees, and property by patrolling the resort, responding to incidents, enforcing safety procedures, preparing reports, and assisting during emergencies. Requirements typically include prior security, law-enforcement, military, hospitality, or customer-service experience; strong communication skills; sound judgment; basic computer ability; and the capacity to remain calm under pressure. A high school diploma or equivalent may be preferred, along with first-aid or CPR certification and eligibility for any required Hawaii security licensing. The successful candidate is expected to maintain a professional, discreet, service-oriented presence, work independently and as part of a team, and remain available for rotating shifts, nights, weekends, and holidays.

About the employer

Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort & Spa is a large oceanfront hotel located near Waikiki Beach in Honolulu, Oahu. The resort offers guestrooms, restaurants, meeting facilities, leisure amenities, and spa services for vacationers, business travelers, and groups. It operates under Marriott International, one of the world's largest hospitality companies, with a global portfolio of hotels and resorts across multiple brands. Marriott is known for structured training, service standards, employee benefits, and opportunities to move between properties or departments. At this resort, safety and security staff support a busy environment with substantial guest traffic, events, tourism activity, and valuable facilities. Employees are expected to combine hospitality with professional risk awareness, providing assistance to guests while protecting people, property, and the hotel's reputation.