The Post Oak Hotel at Uptown Houston

About the Company

The Post Oak at Uptown Houston - Houston's first vertical mixed-use, master-planned project combining hotel, office, residential, retail and restaurant offerings all in one tower. The 680,000 square-foot tower will showcase over 250 luxury hotel rooms, more than 150,000 square feet of boutique office space and 20 residential apartment units, all with dramatic interior finishes and unobstructed views of the surrounding neighborhoods and Downtown. This 38-story tower will also feature an elegant and expansive ballroom, the largest in the Uptown area that is prominently located in the Galleria and Uptown area along West Loop South with convenient access from Loop 610.

Listed Jobs

Company Name

The Post Oak Hotel at Uptown Houston

Job Title

Director of Security

Job Description

**Job Title:** Director of Security **Role Summary:** Lead and coordinate all security operations for a luxury hotel, ensuring a safe environment for guests, staff, and property. Manage security staff, technology systems, emergency preparedness, investigations, and policy development while maintaining compliance with applicable laws and hotel standards. **Expectations:** - Maintain a proactive security posture with continuous risk assessment. - Ensure strict adherence to OSHA, state regulations, and internal policies. - Foster a culture of safety and professional conduct across all departments. **Key Responsibilities:** 1. Review daily activity reports, identify trends, and address hazardous discrepancies. 2. Promote safety, conduct training, and enforce OSHA and corporate standards. 3. Manage emergency preparedness: drills, life‑safety equipment checks, plan updates. 4. Oversee security technology: video surveillance, access control, key management, reporting platforms. 5. Serve as liaison with law enforcement and external agencies. 6. Conduct criminal/civil investigations, pursue restitution, supervise internal investigations. 7. Represent the security department in internal/external meetings. 8. Write, update, and enforce security policies and SOPs. 9. Train, coach, and mentor supervisors and managers; monitor progress. **Required Skills:** - Leadership & team management - Risk assessment & crisis management - Investigative techniques & incident reporting - Knowledge of state and municipal laws, hotel operations, and luxury hospitality standards - Strong communication, training, and policy development abilities - Proficiency with Microsoft Office and security platforms **Required Education & Certifications:** - Bachelor’s degree (Master’s preferred) - CPR certification (within 30 days of hire) - State‑issued Private Security Officer Level II License (within 30 days of hire) - CLSO designation (within 6 months of hire) - Prior experience as a law‑enforcement officer and/or hotel security manager/director - Ability to work flexible, including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Houston, United states

On site

15-10-2025