Hotel Security Manager

Hotel Security Manager (Located in Somalia)

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Hospitality & Leisure

3 weeks ago

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Outside Kenya

Full Time

Hospitality & Hotel

USD

750 - 1000

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Job summary

To establish and lead a comprehensive security operation that safeguards guests, staff, property, and assets against all threats. The Security Manager is responsible for risk assessment, threat mitigation, access control, emergency response, and liaison with local authorities, ensuring a secure environment that upholds the hotel's reputation.

Min Qualification:

Diploma

Experience

• Level:
• Mid level
• Length:
• 2 years
• Language Requirement:
• English
• Working Hours:
• Full Time - 8 to 5
• Applicant
• Location:
• Kenya
• Job descriptions &
• Minimum 5 years in security
• management, with at least 2 years in a hotel, diplomatic, or high-value asset
• protection environment.
• Language
• Fluency in Somali and English
• (both written and spoken).
• SKILLS & COMPETENCIES
• Strong knowledge of physical security systems
• including CCTV, access control, and alarm monitoring.
• Proven ability to lead, motivate, and discipline a
• security team.
• Excellent incident investigation and report writing
• skills.
• Calm under pressure with sound judgment in crisis
• situations.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to
• balance firmness with hospitality.
• Understanding of the local security landscape, tribal
• dynamics, and political context.
• Basic first aid and firefighting knowledge.
• High level of integrity, confidentiality, and
• professional discretion.
• KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS (KPIs)
• Zero serious security breaches on hotel property.
• Incident response time under 3 minutes.
• 100% of security staff trained and drilled quarterly.
• All security equipment maintained and functional at
• all times.
• Timely submission of incident reports (within 24
• hours).
• Positive feedback on guest sense of safety and
• security presence.
• Effective access control with zero unauthorized
• entries recorded.
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Requirements

• Field
• Detail
• Job Title
• Hotel Security Manager
• Department
• Security
• Reports To
• General Manager
• Supervises
• Security Supervisors, Security
• Guards, CCTV Operators
• Location
• Somalia
• KEY

Responsibilities

• 1. Security Strategy & Risk Management
• Develop, implement, and regularly update the hotel
• security plan and standard operating procedures.
• Conduct ongoing security risk assessments covering
• the hotel perimeter, guest areas, back-of-house, and staff accommodations.
• Maintain a current threat analysis specific to the
• local environment and adjust security posture accordingly.
• Advise the General Manager on security matters
• affecting operations, events, and VIP visits.
• 2. Access Control & Physical Security
• Manage all access points to the hotel, ensuring
• strict control of vehicles, guests, visitors, and deliveries.
• Oversee the operation of CCTV surveillance systems,
• ensuring full coverage, functionality, and 24/7 monitoring.
• Supervise the search procedures for vehicles,
• luggage, and persons entering the premises.
• Control and issue all keys, access cards, and
• security equipment, maintaining a strict register.
• 3. Guard Force Management
• Recruit, train, deploy, and supervise the security
• guard team across all shifts.
• Prepare duty rosters ensuring adequate coverage at
• all posts — main gate, reception, back gate, parking, and patrols.
• Conduct daily briefings, drills, and ongoing training
• on emergency procedures, customer service, and use of equipment.
• Enforce discipline, uniform standards, and
• professional conduct among security personnel.
• 4. Emergency Response & Incident Management
• Serve as the incident commander during security
• emergencies including fire, medical incidents, civil unrest, or criminal
• activity.
• Establish and maintain evacuation plans, assembly
• points, and emergency contact lists.
• Coordinate with local police, military, private
• security providers, and emergency services as the situation demands.
• Conduct regular emergency drills for staff across all
• departments.
• 5. Investigations & Reporting
• Investigate all security incidents including theft,
• property damage, guest complaints, and staff misconduct.
• Maintain a confidential incident log and produce
• detailed investigation reports with findings and recommendations.
• Preserve evidence and, where appropriate, liaise with
• law enforcement for formal investigation.
• Report daily, weekly, and monthly security statistics
• to the General Manager.
• 6. Liaison & External Relations
• Build and maintain professional relationships with
• local security forces, police, intelligence services, and community
• leaders.
• Coordinate with private security firms, alarm
• monitoring companies, and fire safety contractors.
• Represent the hotel in security coordination meetings
• with other businesses, NGOs, and diplomatic missions where relevant.
• Gather and share security intelligence affecting
• hotel operations and guest safety.
• 7. Staff & Guest Safety Awareness
• Conduct security orientation and ongoing awareness
• training for all hotel staff.
• Brief guests discreetly on safety protocols without
• causing alarm.
• Ensure security presence is visible enough to deter
• threats but professional enough to maintain a welcoming atmosphere.
• REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Requirement

Detail

Education

• Diploma in Security Management,
• Criminology, or related field. A Bachelor's degree is an advantage.
• Professional Training
• Military, police, or certified
• private security training background is strongly preferred.