CHIEF SECURITY OFFICER (CSO)
· Bachelor’s or Master's Degree or equivalent. Background in the military, criminal justice, or law enforcement is preferable.
· 3-5 years of experience in security Extensive experience in managing and conducting security operations including physical security, investigations, personal protection, and crisis management.
· Experience in law enforcement, national security, or intelligence for governmental agencies or major corporations is an advantage Network of local/regional law enforcement, safety forces, and National Agencies.
· Must be a licensed security professional (CSP, PSP, or CPP)
· Undergone local training on Safety (BOSH, LCM, or equivalent)
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
· Direct and coordinate the activities of all security personnel.
· Ensure the safety and security of guests, staff, visitors, and contractors at all times.
· Create, recommend and implement security standards, policies, procedures, safety, and control.
· Responsible to manage all safety & security, Fire Life Safety, and food hygiene risks faced by the hotel.
· Create standardized security strategies and protocols that ensure the security of employees, facilities, equipment, and other resources of the company across all work sites and offices.
· Ensures that all safety equipment and security devices issued to the department are working and being managed accordingly.
· Establish crisis management and contingency planning.
· Record and notify all risks, deviations from hotel safety standards, and any untoward incidents.
· Conduct investigations, prepare and compile reports or make presentations in a timely manner on internal investigations, losses, theft, accidents, violations of regulations, policies, and procedures, or any aspect that risk the safety of the hotel
· Liaise with all department heads to ensure hotel employees are adhering to established security procedures.
· Train subordinate security personnel or other organization members in security rules and procedures.
· Design security activities, such as security drills, disaster drills, and the like, to ensure the readiness of the security team in emergency cases.
· Respond to medical emergencies, bomb threats, fire alarms, or intrusion alarms, following emergency response procedures.
· Develops and maintains a monthly checklist for all CCTV equipment, alarmed doors, and panic/duress alarms to ensure that they are fully functional.
· Performs other duties as directed.