"IF YOU CREATE THE STAGE SETTING AND IT IS GRAND, EVERYONE WHO ENTERS WILL PLAY THEIR PART." 
- Morris Lapidus 

A spectacular blend of Golden Era glamour and modern luxury, Fontainebleau today reinvents the original vision of legendary architect Morris Lapidus - a stage where everyone plays their unique part. At Fontainebleau, striking design, contemporary art, music, fashion and technology merge into a vibrant new kind of guest experience. Guests are invited to enter a world where they are free to play, shop, dine, spa, meet or simply relax - however they define a perfect day. Situated on oceanfront Collins Avenue in the heart of Millionaire's Row, Fontainebleau Miami Beach is one of the most historically and architecturally significant hotels on Miami Beach. Opened in 1954 and designed by Morris Lapidus, it was the most luxurious hotel on Miami Beach, and is thought to be the most significant building of Lapidus' career.

Responsible to oversee and directly supervise the Security Department to provide a safe and secure hotel environment for all guests and employees through effective supervision of security personnel.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Investigate accidents, thefts, property loss, and unlawful activities.
• Review and correct all incoming security incident reports.
• Conduct investigations and submit necessary supplemental reports pertaining to reported losses by guests and/or employees.
• Supervise labor force and assign work for efficient use of equipment and personnel.
• Ensure compliance by all security personnel with Company and departmental rules and procedures.
• Plan, manage, and monitor work as well as communication, coaching staff, and building relationships.
• Maintain a working relationship with local, municipal, and governmental law enforcement agencies, insurance carriers, etc.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.  

• CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS

  SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

  • Thorough knowledge of state and federal laws.
  • Effective supervisory and communication skills.
  • Ability to communicate effectively and establish and maintain effective working relationships with guests, management, and staff.
  • Well organized and demonstrated strong problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to read, write, and understand English.
  • Knowledge, understanding, and compliance of policies and procedures, job descriptions, daily memorandums, chemical labels, and other instructions.

   

  EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

  • High school education or equivalent.
  • Minimum of two years’ hotel security experience.

   

  LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

  • Valid State of Florida Class “D” Security Officer License required at the time of hire. License must be kept current and in good standing (renewed every 2 years).
  • CPR/AED and First Aid certification, provided by the Training Department, must be completed within 90 days of hire and kept current (renewed every 2 years).

   

   

  WORK ENVIRONMENT
  Work is performed in all areas of the hotel.  Ability to tolerate varying conditions of noise level, temperature, illumination, and air quality.

   

  PHYSICAL DEMANDS
  Requires mobility.  Requires prolonged sitting, standing, walking, bending, stooping, and kneeling.  Ability to climb stairs and ladders at a rapid pace.  Ability to grasp, lift, and/or carry or otherwise move goods weighing a maximum of 150 pounds.  Eye/hand coordination and manual dexterity.  Ability to distinguish letters, symbols, and colors.  Normal vision and hearing range.