Director of Security

Company Description

Get ready to discover Mövenpick Resort Al Marjan Island, a 5 star resort in Ras Al Khaimah built beside 300M. of soft sand beach. 418 rooms and suites offer flexible comfort with spectacular sea views from every balcony. Six specialty bars and restaurants , three outdoor pools, a wellness hub with a fully equipped gym and four treatment rooms, water sports, and a year round Kids Club make it an ideal holiday destination. Whatever your pace, in the sea or on land, enjoy an experience fueled environment.

Job Description

Director of Security

Are you a dynamic and vigilant leader who can bring a sense of safety and security to our guests and hotel premises? As a Director of Security, you'll play a vital role in ensuring the well-being and security of our guests, colleagues, and premises. You'll help create a warm and welcoming environment where our guests feel safe and valued.

What You Will Be Doing

• Oversee and manage all hotel security operations, ensuring a safe and secure environment for guests, employees, and visitors at all times.
• Develop and implement security policies and procedures, ensuring they align with the brand standards and local regulations.
• Lead, train, and manage the security team to maintain the highest level of vigilance and professionalism.
• Establish and maintain emergency response plans, ensuring readiness for any potential incidents, emergencies, or crises.
• Work with local law enforcement and emergency services to ensure effective collaboration during any security-related incidents.
• Conduct risk assessments and threat analyses to proactively address vulnerabilities and prevent security breaches.
• Ensure that all security equipment, including surveillance systems, alarms, and access control systems, is regularly maintained and fully operational.
• Monitor security operations, including guest and employee safety, property surveillance, and incident reports, to ensure compliance with safety standards.
• Manage the security budget, ensuring cost-effective measures while maintaining high standards of security.
• Collaborate with the hotel’s leadership team to enhance guest experiences, ensuring that safety measures do not disrupt or detract from the hospitality experience.
• Stay current with the latest industry trends, regulations, and technologies to implement best practices in security.
• Be fully conversant of current local laws and regulations as they relate to the hotel, particularly in the area of guests, patrons and employees’ rights.
  
  

Qualifications

Your experience and skills include:

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in Security management, with at least 3 years in a Director-level role, ideally in a 5 star hotel environment.
• Experience working in a truly global work environment is essential.
• Extensive knowledge of security management systems, crisis response protocols, and emergency procedures.
• Proven leadership abilities, with experience in building, training, and motivating security teams.
• Excellent understanding of the security challenges and risks specific to the hospitality industry, including guest safety, employee security, and property protection.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure, remain calm during emergencies, and resolve conflicts with diplomacy and professionalism.
• Deep knowledge of local laws, regulations, and security standards.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment while maintaining discretion and confidentiality.
  
  

What Is In It For You

• Employee benefit card offering discounted rates in Accor worldwide
• Learning programs through our Academies
• Opportunity to develop your talent and grow within your property and across the world!
• Ability to make a difference through our Corporate Social Responsibility activities, like Planet 21
  
  

Additional Information

Our Commitment To Diversity & Inclusion

We are an inclusive company and our ambition is to attract, recruit and promote diverse talent.

Why work for Accor?

We are far more than a worldwide leader. We welcome you as you are and you can find a job and brand that matches your personality. We support you to grow and learn every day, making sure that work brings purpose to your life, so that during your journey with us, you can continue to explore Accor’s limitless possibilities.

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