Security Manager at Fairmont Hotels & Resorts

Fairmont Hotels & Resorts Careers

Security Manager at Fairmont Hotels & Resorts

  • Reporting to the General Manager, the Security Manager at Fairmont Hotels & Resorts will be responsible for the below list of core duties/responsibilities. This list is not exhaustive and may include additional duties/responsibilities relating to safety & security and in line with Fairmont Mount Kenya Safari Club operational requirements.

Responsibilities

  • Management of outsourced security service provider team/employees, comprising security supervisors, controllers and security officers.
  • Training of security team according to Accor brands standards/policies.
  • Impart the “Code of Ethics” on all security team members.
  • Provide and educate all security officers on training programs already set in place by Accor corporate/brand standards
  • Train, further educate and orient all Security Officers under your direct responsibility
  • Continually identify risks in the operation and implement mitigation/measures to eliminate, reduce or manage these risks.
  • Implementation, management and training of all employee in Emergency Response/Crisis Management Plans.
  • Implement, develop and continue all training on Fire/ Evacuation Response Plan including practical firefighting.
  • Implement, develop and continue all training on outside threat response plans.
  • Know thoroughly all response plans, crisis management plans and immediate actions
  •  Maintain all Standard Operating and Local Standard Operating Procedures as related to the Security department
  • Strict management/supervision/maintenance of all FLS – Fire, Life & Safety equipment/systems in the hotel.
  • Strict management/supervision/maintenance of all CCTV/security/access control equipment/systems in the hotel.
  • Participate in training sessions as provided by the hotel’s Talent & Culture Department (HR).
  • Develop & oversee all Health & Safety programs/systems and initiate/chair meetings and be a permanent member of the health and safety Committee in line with/as required by local Kenyan legislation.
  • Contribute to improvement and development of the Security Department with written recommendations
  • Attend to all areas of the colleague/employee engagement survey making sure the standards of the Security Department are upheld.
  • Liaise with Government authorities and be familiar with all regulations/legislation relating to Kenyan Criminal Law as well as Health & Safety Law.
  • Conduct, as required any/all investigations relating loss, damage, theft or injury in line with Accor corporate/brand standards.
  • Protect the company by ensuring compliance with all applicable local laws/legislation, criminal law, security, Occupational health & safety, event management, fire safety.

Qualifications

  • 2 years minimum hospitality Security Management experience.
  • 5 years minimum in Facility/Workplace security.
  • Diploma/ Certification in Security programs or Law Enforcement etc. – advantageous.
  • Occupational Health & Safety certification highly regarded.
  • Fire safety certification.
  • First aid certification.
  • Able to adapt to a multi-national environment.
  • Knowledge of all applicable Kenya Legislation relating to criminal law, security, Occupational health & safety, event management, fire safety

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