Mar 1, 2022

Security Manager , Kenya

Hiring Organization: Fairmont (Accor )
Job Location: Kenya

Job Start Date : 01/03/2022

Employment Type: Full Time
Base Salary: TBA
Title: Security Manager

Description:
The Security Manager is responsible for the general safety and security of Hotel property, guests and colleagues in compliance with corporate Safety & Security standards.

What is in it for you:
Employee benefit card offering discounted rates in Accor worldwide
Learning programs through our Academies and the opportunity to earn qualifications while you work
Opportunity to develop your talent and grow within your property and across the world!
Ability to make a difference in the local community through our Corporate Social Responsibility activities, like Planet 21

What you will be doing:

Reporting to the General Manager, responsibilities and essential job functions include but are not limited to the following:
Is responsible for the discipline of the officers and being overall in charge of the operations of the Safety & Security department.
Takes a lead role in emergencies.
Is responsible for overseeing the activities of the department.
Is responsible for planning and carrying out the plan for security at special events or for V.I.P.s.
Is overall responsible for investigation of all incidents
Is responsible for designing and implementing a strategic plan for the Safety & Security department, every year.
Conducts weekly, documented inspections of the hotel listing any safety or security infractions and ensuring these are corrected by the time of the next walkthrough.
To support the financial objectives of the hotel through proper and efficient management.
To prepare the overall Security budget and ensure that budget allocated is used wisely.
Is able to form and maintain productive relationships with outside parties- Local Police, Fire Brigade, county and national government and Foreign country Embassies.

Your experience and skills include:
Minimum 5 years of experience as Security Manager, preferably in a hotel or travel industry environment.
Excellent English written and verbal communication skills required.
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel.
The successful candidate will be an extremely organized, detail-oriented, professional, and a self-motivated team-player with excellent interpersonal skills.
University education preferred.
Certified First Aider and fire marshall
Working knowledge on current OSHA and relevant legislation.

Your team and working environment:

Fairmont The Norfolk Hotel has played a leading role in Kenya's colorful history, and continues to be Nairobi's finest and best-known luxury hotel. The town and later the modern city of Nairobi grew up around Fairmont The Norfolk hotel, which boasts 170 guest rooms and suites, and still has its own private tropical gardens. The hotel is still the traditional starting point for safaris and the Lord Delamere Terrace is modern Nairobi's most famous meeting place, where drinks and light meals are served continuously from morning until midnight.