Security Supervisor - UAE National

Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group Limited; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A luxury hotel group in Abu Dhabi seeks a Security Supervisor to oversee daily security operations. You will supervise a team, respond to incidents, and ensure adherence to security protocols. Candidates must have a diploma and 1-3 years of related experience, preferably with police or military background. Strong communication skills in Arabic and English are essential. The role includes training security agents and assisting in emergency preparedness. The position requires flexibility to work shifts, aligning with the group's commitment to excellence in safety and service.

Benefits

Health benefits

Learning and development programs

Retirement plans

MOstay employee benefits

Qualifications

• 1-3 years experience as a Security Officer or equivalent role.
• Police or military experience is advantageous.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in Arabic and English.
• First Aid/CPR/AED knowledge is beneficial.
• Willingness to work rotational shifts including nights and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily activities of the security team ensuring proper coverage.
• Respond effectively to security incidents and emergencies.
• Conduct regular inspections of duty posts and patrol routes.
• Assist in training and briefings for security agents.
• Support emergency response and evacuation procedures.

Skills

CCTV monitoring

Incident report writing

Crowd management

De-escalation

Customer service mindset

Education

Diploma or University Degree

Tools

Basic MS Office (Word/Excel)

Job description

Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental, Abu Dhabi is looking for a Security Supervisor to join our Security team.

Are you a master of craft? Do you thrive in a team that succeeds together, demonstrating integrity and respect while acting responsibly? Do you embrace a growth mindset? We invite you to become a fan of the exceptional.

Mandarin Oriental is the award‑winning owner and operator of some of the most luxurious hotels, resorts and residences located in prime destinations around the world, with a strong development pipeline. Increasingly recognised for creating some of the world’s most sought‑after properties, the Group provides legendary service inspired by Asian heritage whilst representing the very cutting‑edge of luxury experiences.

Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental, Abu Dhabi is the definition of an unrivalled Arabian fantasy. From a 1.3 km pristine private beach, landscaped pools and a private marina overlooking a natural bay, the hotel is located in the heart of Abu Dhabi and perfect for a once‑in‑a‑lifetime holiday or for events and meetings that make a statement, with some of the city’s largest hotel conference centres. Emirates Palace, Abu Dhabi offers award‑winning 5‑star luxury hospitality and authentic local experiences with 390 luxurious rooms and suites along with award‑winning culinary cuisines.

About the job

Based at the Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental, Abu Dhabi within the Security Department, the Security Supervisor will play an essential role in maintaining the safety, security, and protection of guests, colleagues, and property. This position involves supervising security agents on duty, monitoring daily & patrol operations, responding to incidents, and ensuring all security procedures are followed effectively and professionally. The Security Supervisor also plays a key role in maintaining order, supporting emergency response efforts, and promoting a culture of safety and vigilance throughout the property in accordance with local regulations and hotel security standards. The Security Supervisor reports to the Security Operations Manager.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate the daily activities of the security team, ensuring adequate coverage and adherence to duty rosters.
• Respond promptly and effectively to all security incidents, emergencies, and alarms in accordance with established procedures.
• Conduct regular inspections of duty posts, access points, and patrol routes to ensure performance and compliance with security standards.
• Assist in conducting regular training, briefings, and refresher sessions for outsourced security agents to ensure readiness and awareness of emergency response procedures.
• Support and participate in emergency response and evacuation procedures as outlined in the hotel’s Emergency Plan.
• Counsel assigned security agents on all aspects of performance, attitude, and professionalism.
• Support Security Managers in ensuring that all security personnel are competent, equipped and trained in performing their assigned tasks.
• Ensure that all instructions and directives issued through the Line Security Managers are clearly and accurately delivered to all security agents.
• Work closely with the assigned Line Security Managers to implement daily and standing instructions in alignment with the property’s Security Master Plan and the directives issued by the Department Head.

Qualifications

• Diploma or University Degree.
• Police or Military experience is an advantage.
• One to three years as a Security Officer (or equivalent) with some acting lead/shift‑in‑charge exposure at luxury hospitality, malls, events, iconic buildings, or critical facilities; resort experience will be a plus.
• Basic CCTV monitoring and incident/report writing (clear, factual logs).
• Radio etiquette, handover briefs, and basic MS Office (Word/Excel) for reports.
• Crowd management and de‑escalation; able to follow SOPs precisely.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in Arabic, with a competent level of proficiency in English.
• Punctual, reliable, and discreet, with professional grooming, high integrity, and a strong respect for confidentiality.
• Willing to work rotational shifts (nights/weekends/holidays).
• First Aid/CPR/AED, Fire Warden/Basic Firefighting, or CCTV operator knowledge.
• Knowledge of patrols, access control, visitor/vehicle screening, key control, and lost & found.
• Familiarity with basic fire life safety, emergency response support, and assembly/evacuation procedures.
• Exposure to control room dispatch (CCTV, alarms, radio tasking) or event security deployments.
• Ability to supervise and coach outsourced security agents during shifts.
• Customer‑service mindset: calm, courteous, and solution‑oriented with guests and colleagues.

Our commitment to you

• Learning & Development. Your success is our success. We craft unique learning and development programmes for various stages in your career so that you grow, continuously.
• MOstay. As a member of the #MOfamily, you can stay with us wherever you go in the world. The MOstay programme offers complimentary nights and additional attractive rates on rooms for you and your loved ones.
• Health & Colleague Wellness. Finding the right work‑life balance is important. Your wellbeing matters to us. A variety of health benefits and wellness programmes are offered to all our colleagues, globally.
• Retirement Plans. When you show commitment to us, we reciprocate. We offer different retirement plans depending on the length of your service and your role.

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