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Security Manager
CountyNot specifiedCityNot specifiedContractType not specifiedPosted2026-08-27Close dateNot specifiedExperience5 yearsSourceMyJobMag Kenya
Security ManagerHotel SecurityHospitalitySecurity OperationsRisk ManagementCCTV Access ControlKenyaManagerialFull TimeLoss Preventionsecurityhospitality
AI summary
MGallery Hotel Collection is hiring a Security Manager in Kenya to lead all hotel security operations, manage the security team, oversee CCTV and access control systems, and ensure compliance with Kenyan laws and brand standards. The role requires a diploma or degree in a related field, at least 5 years of security experience with 2–3 years in a supervisory or managerial position, and hospitality or high-risk environment experience. Applications are submitted via jobs.smartrecruiters.com.
- Leads day-to-day hotel security operations and team management
- Requires 5+ years security experience, 2–3 years supervisory/managerial
- Diploma or degree in Security Management, Criminology or related field
- Experience in luxury or international hotel brand preferred
- Apply through jobs.smartrecruiters.com
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- Required5+ years of relevant experienceThe job post includes a minimum experience signal.
- RequiredEducation or certification mentioned in the postThe captured text mentions education, a diploma, certificate, or licence.
- PreferredPractical evidence in security, hospitality, internshipThe tags and summary point to skills connected with this role.
- RequiredAvailability to work in Not specifiedThe vacancy is associated with this location.
Documents to prepare
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- Role specificCover letter or short employer message
- OptionalProfessional references
- Role specificAcademic or professional certificates
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Responsibilities
- Lead and oversee all day-to-day security operations of the hotel, ensuring the safety and security of guests, employees, visitors, premises and assets.
- Develop, implement and continuously review security procedures, risk assessments, access-control measures and loss-prevention strategies.
- Monitor and manage CCTV, access control, key control, security equipment and other security systems to ensure effective protection of the property.
- Lead the response to security incidents, conduct investigations, preserve evidence, prepare accurate reports and ensure timely escalation to management and relevant authorities.
- Develop and coordinate emergency, crisis and evacuation procedures and conduct regular drills to ensure operational readiness.
- Lead, supervise, coach and develop the security team, ensuring appropriate deployment, performance, discipline, professionalism and compliance with hotel standards.
- Ensure compliance with applicable Kenyan laws, regulatory requirements, hotel policies, brand standards and security best practices.
- Maintain effective working relationships with management, employees, guests, external security providers, police, emergency services and other relevant stakeholders.
- Provide security awareness, emergency response and loss-prevention training to employees and promote a strong safety and security culture across the hotel.
- Prepare and maintain accurate security records, reports, logs and documentation, and provide management with regular updates, recommendations and security risk insights.
- Qualifications
- Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Security Management, Criminology, Risk Management, Police/Defence Studies, Business Administration or a related field.
- Relevant security management certification or professional training.
- Minimum 5 years'
Experience
- in security, with at least 2–3 years in a supervisory or managerial position.
- managing a security team in a hotel, hospitality, corporate, commercial or similarly high-risk environment.
- Good knowledge of security operations, investigations, emergency response and risk management.
- Strong knowledge of CCTV, access control and other security systems.
- Good understanding of Kenyan security and occupational safety requirements.
- working with police, emergency services and external security agencies.
- Additional Information
- in a luxury hotel or international hotel brand.
- Training in fire safety, first aid, emergency response or crisis management.
- Knowledge of hotel security standards and loss prevention.
- Membership of a relevant professional security organisation.
- Knowledge of data protection and confidentiality requirements.
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