Security Officer
Sonesta HotelsHawaii, United States
Posted April 10, 2026
Full Time
About the Company
Sonesta is now the 8th largest hotel company in the US, with 13 brands that consist of 1100 hotels, 100K+ rooms across three continents and include The Royal Sonesta, The James Hotels, Classico Collection by Sonesta, Sonesta Hotels & Resorts, MOD Collection by Sonesta, Sonesta Select, Sonesta ES Suites, Sonesta Simply Suites, Red Lion Hotels, Inns & Suites by Sonesta, Signature Inn by Sonesta, Americas Best Value Inn by Sonesta and Canadas Best Value Inn by Sonesta. With the growth of the company, we have also expanded our award-winning guest loyalty program – Sonesta Travel Pass. Offering guests a variety of travel experiences, free nights, value added perks, points that can be redeemed at any of Sonesta's hotels. Sprung from the classic hoteliers of the mid-20th century, Sonesta is a collection of hotels, resorts, suites and cruises enjoys a rich history celebrating over 85 years in hospitality. When savvy travelers stay in one of our locations throughout the world, they are treated to a genuine experience, reflective of the culture and personality of the destination. Guests are always delighted to find that we have let the outside culture in! As one of the original hoteliers in the United States, Sonesta has a solid understanding of what drives the passion for travel – service, beautiful surroundings and an unmatched destination experience delivered with style. It’s our employees who deliver on this promise with integrity and passion, ensuring our future will be as strong as our past. Discover what you have been missing at Sonesta. Join us. We can’t wait to meet you.
Job Description
The Security Officer is responsible for the safety and security of all our guests, employees and visitors of the hotel, ensuring that hotel security policies and procedures in accordance with Sonesta Hotels International corporate guidelines are enforced and that the hotel is in full compliance to all local, state and federal regulations.
Requirements
- Regular and punctual attendance.
- Ability to adhere to the property’s grooming standards.
- Ability to stand and walk on a continuous basis, and run as warranted.
- Ability to safely operate a motor vehicle during all hours and in all weather conditions.
- Ability to understand and execute all safety and emergency procedures, (for example: fire, crowd control, inclement weather, and bomb threats.)
- Ability to understand and operate emergency equipment, (for example fire extinguishers, wheel chairs, respirators.)
- Ability to lift, carries, and store in overhead areas approximately 50 lbs.
- Ability to lift and move, in an emergency situation, an immobilized adult.
- Ability to bend, squat, kneel, climb (including stairs and ladder), and reach.
- Ability to push and/or pull approximately 75 lbs.
- Ability to work in extreme temperature.
- Ability to utilize communication equipment (for example: telephones, radios, and beepers.)
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with guests and other employees.
- Ability to interact with guests and other employees in a courteous, empathetic, and discreet manner.
- Ability to read and write effectively.
- Ability to sustain direct contact with the public; must establish high degree of customer service, (smile, eye contact, positive personal presentation, etc.), and high volume interaction with guests and staff.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
- Health Savings Account with Company Match
- 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match
- Paid Vacation and Sick Days
- Sonesta Hotel Discounts
- Educational Assistance
- Paid Parental Leave
- Company Paid Life Insurance
- Company Paid Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance
- Various Employee Perks and Discounts
- Hospital Indemnity
- Critical Illness Insurance
- Accident Insurance