Night Watchman

Job description

Check all buildings for unlocked doors and windows; check perimeter of all buildings and marina docks at start of shift. Review with departing front desk clerk list of late-arriving new guest check-ins and any foreseeable security concerns the front desk clerk might have for the upcoming evening. Monitor closed-circuit security cameras and alarm systems from the front desk; respond to and investigate any alerts. Walk the grounds, marina docks and buildings of the property every hour throughout shift to check for any suspicious activity; records findings in logbook. Answer phone calls, take messages and respond to guest requests and questions in a professional and courteous manner. Notify police, fire department or other appropriate authority of any emergency situation. Check in late-arriving guests, if any, and direct them to the location of their room. Tidy guest lobby for coffee service in guest area beginning at 6:30 a.m. Closes shift with writing and delivering a daily report in the logbook to document all observations, altercations, law enforcement interactions and other developments that occurred during shift.