
Security Manager
- Johannesburg, Gauteng
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Maintain good communication and work relationships in all areas of the hotel
- Manage security operations connected with evacuation of the building and similar events
- Secure premises and enforce efficient property surveillance and patrolling
- Prevents losses and damage by reporting irregularities; informing violators of policy and procedures; restraining trespassers
- Take responsibility of all security issues including Fire & Safety, responding to and attending as necessary any incident involving security or safety of premises, guests or colleagues and initiate appropriate actions
- Execute and other duties as assigned by the Engineering, Health & Safety Manager and Chief Host
- Assist in providing a positive work environment to engineering, health & safety team members that allows everyone to thrive and fulfil their potential
- Ensure that all Security TMs and outsourced company employees understand the purpose of their role and are equipped with the training and tools required to perform their duties at their best
- Supervise and support Security Team Members and outsourced company team members in delivering brand-specific customer service and protecting guests, team members, building and other hotel assets 24/7.
- Respond to guest feedback and initiate corrective actions immediately if necessary, to ensure positive guest experiences in our hotels at all times
- Develop and implement emergency programmes in the hotel and act fast to resolve security issues that occur inside and outside, writing incident reports for the Chief Host and Engineering, Health & Safety Manager
- Be willing to roll up your sleeves and help in other departments during busy periods and as required. At the start of your shift, check with the Guest Operations Manager where help is needed most and spend at least 30 minutes per day assisting colleagues in Guest Operations e.g. F&B service, stewarding, housekeeping, front office
- Plan and train new and existing team members on security processes, products and systems as per guidance of the Engineering, Health & Safety Manager, aiming to increase awareness for potential security risks and how to respond to security threats in the hotel
- Be a positive and very active contributor in meetings (e.g. Huddles) with the Engineering, Health & Safety team to help achieve / maintain a high level of trust & engagement
- Volunteer to participate in company campaigns such as Travel with Purpose and become an outstanding Brand Ambassador
- Ensure that the emergency services are informed immediately in the event of a major incident, that relevant Hotel Leadership (GM; Engineering, Health & Safety Mgr) are contacted immediately, and other appropriate action is taken in line with assignment instructions (including creating an alert in Fusion)
- In regular (e.g., monthly) departmental leadership meetings, update Engineering, Health & Safety Manager on the performance security team members and suggest development opportunities for them in the coming months
- Be a role model for others concerning brand-specific behaviours and protection of assets on the premises of the hotel
- Responsible for management of key control within all departments
- Organised and systematic approach to problem solving
- Security industry experience in managerial capacity
- Ability to listen and respond to demanding guest needs
- Excellent leadership, interpersonal and communication skills
- Accountable and resilient
- Committed to delivering high levels of customer service
- Ability to work under pressure
- Flexibility to respond to a range of different work situations
- Good grooming standards
- Previous experience in same or similar role
- First Aid
- Fire fighting qualification
- IT proficiency
- Fire combat training