Security Supervisor

Hyatt Corporation; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hotel chain in Dubai seeks a Security Manager to oversee security operations and ensure guest safety. Responsibilities include managing a team, conducting briefings, and handling investigations related to thefts and accidents. Ideal candidates have 2–4 years of experience in security, preferably in hospitality. This role is crucial for maintaining a safe environment within the hotel.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of experience in security operations, preferably in hospitality or corporate environments.
• Previous supervisory or team leadership experience is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Manage the security department, ensuring safe and professional service.
• Conduct daily briefings on room occupancy and special attention needed.
• Handle investigations regarding thefts and accidents.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Diplomacy

Job description

Close Inclusive Collection Job Postings Notification

"I believe successful people are the ones who take the initiative to learn, unlearn and relearn. It’s important to constantly challenge your knowledge and step out of your comfort zone."

Peggy Focheux Duval: Director of Learning & Development, France

• Manage the department according to the established concept statement, providing a safe, secure, courteous, professional, efficient, and flexible service at all times, following Hyatt Place Dubai Hotels Standards of Performance.
• Have a full working knowledge and capability to supervise, correct, and demonstrate all duties and tasks in the assigned Place of Work.
• Assign responsibilities to subordinates, implement multitasking principles, and check their performance periodically.
• Maintain a pool of qualified part‑time employees in conjunction with the Human Resources Department.
• Implement flexible scheduling based on business patterns.
• Conduct daily pre‑shift briefings to employees on room occupancy, arrivals & departures, functions/events, and special attention needed.
• Have a thorough understanding and knowledge of all hotel‑related services and products, with the ability to make recommendations to hotel guests.
• Assist the Security Manager in establishing smooth working relationships with local authorities and liaise with them regarding all required regulations and activities.
• Handle investigations and report all claims regarding thefts, accidents, injuries, property damage, vandalism, and trespassing from guests, visitors, or hotel personnel, with assistance from local police if necessary.
• Handle all tasks with diplomacy, tact, appropriate discretion, and efficiency.
• Monitor and control the movement of all employees leaving or entering the hotel through the employee entrance.
• Execute employee baggage checks and periodical locker searches as required.
• Contribute to effective in‑house training courses on Fire Prevention and Occupational Health and Safety; ensure implementation and periodic updates.
• Ensure that all new staff members are briefed and/or trained in Fire Prevention/Fire Fighting Procedures relevant to their position.
• Record and strictly control the issuing of all master keys and other keys within the hotel according to established key policies and procedures; report any discrepancies immediately to the Security Manager.
• Coordinate ongoing “non‑patterned” patrols of guest floors, public areas, outlets, offices, and all other areas within and around the hotel as specified in the Security Operations Manual.
• Review all reports prepared by Security Officers to ensure complete information, relevance, accuracy, and follow‑up points.
• Maintain a systematic distribution policy for all routine patrol and reports to accommodate prompt management review.
• Execute, with the Director of Engineering, the training of an effective In‑House Fire Brigade, with periodic refresher courses and exercises for both the brigade and departmental trainers; conduct monthly fire drills.
• Review scheduled functions, group or VIP arrival events, and discuss special instructions with all relevant departments.
• Handle guest and employee inquiries in a courteous and efficient manner; report guest complaints or problems to supervisors if no immediate solution can be found and ensure follow‑up with guests.

Qualifications

Experience

• 2–4 years of experience in security operations, preferably in hospitality or corporate environments.
• Previous supervisory or team leadership experience is an advantage.