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Director of Security and Safety – Hilton Fort Lauderdale Marina

An exciting leadership opportunity has opened at the iconic Hilton Fort Lauderdale Marina! We are seeking an experienced Director of Security and Security to lead the safety and security operations at this vibrant waterfront property located along the Intracoastal Waterway.

Situated in the heart of Fort Lauderdale’s marina district, the Hilton Fort Lauderdale Marina offers stunning waterfront views and a dynamic resort-style environment. This role is ideal for a strong leader who can balance operational discipline with Hilton’s signature hospitality.

This is a critical leadership role responsible for protecting our guests, team members, and assets while fostering a culture of safety across the hotel. The Director of Security and Safety will lead the Security team, partner closely with hotel leadership, and ensure the property maintains the highest standards of safety, emergency preparedness, and guest service.

What will I be doing?
As a Director of Security and Safety, you would be responsible for directing and administering the implementation of all safety and security programs and initiatives to ensure the safety of guests and team members and the security of the hotel and property in the hotel’s continuing effort to deliver outstanding service and financial profitability. Specifically, you would be responsible for performing the following tasks to the highest standards:

• Direct and administer all Safety and Security operations and functions to include, but not limited to, preserving the safety and security of the guests, team members and the facility, safe work practice promotion, OSHA compliance, safety incentive programs and classes, systems use and management, lost and found, budgeting and forecasting, department management, adherence to federal, state and local standards and meeting participation and facilitation
• Direct and administer the patrol of the interior of and the perimeter of the hotel and the property to observe and identify potential safety risks, security risks and undesirable conditions
• Direct and lead investigations of accidents, thefts, property loss and unlawful activities
• Direct response to emergency situations including, but not limited to, safety hazards, fires, medical emergencies and threats to life and/or property
• Serve as primary liaison with federal, state and local law enforcement
• Oversee the administration and accuracy of all required reports and documentation
• Respond to guest inquiries and requests and resolve guest issues in a timely, friendly and efficient manner
• Monitor and develop team member performance to include, but not limited to, providing supervision and professional development, scheduling, conducting counseling and evaluations and delivering recognition and reward
• Recruit, interview and train team members

What are we looking for?

Since being founded in 1919, Hilton has been a leader in the hospitality industry. Today, Hilton remains a beacon of innovation, quality, and success. This continued leadership is the result of our Team Members staying true to our Vision, Mission, and Values. Specifically, we look for demonstration of these Values:

• Hospitality – We’re passionate about delivering exceptional guest experiences.
• Integrity – We do the right thing, all the time.
• Leadership – We’re leaders in our industry and in our communities.
• Teamwork – We’re team players in everything we do.
• Ownership – We’re the owners of our actions and decisions.
• Now – We operate with a sense of urgency and discipline