Security Head - (Hospitality Background)

Della Group; Lonavala; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Della Group’s luxury resort in Lonavala, Maharashtra is seeking a senior security leader to plan, direct and manage all security operations across guest areas, staff zones, entrances and accommodations.

You will train security personnel, implement access control, CCTV, patrolling, incident reporting and loss prevention, coordinate with police and local authorities, conduct audits, investigations and ensure compliance with fire and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Graduate in any discipline; certification in Security Management/Fire & Safety will be an advantage.
• 15+ years of relevant security experience, preferably in luxury hotels, resorts, large hospitality properties, corporate establishments, or reputed organizations.
• Experience in handling large security teams and high-volume operations.
• Ex-Defence / Police / Para-Military personnel with relevant hospitality or corporate security experience will be preferred.
• Strong knowledge of CCTV, access control, fire & emergency procedures, investigation, and loss prevention.
• Excellent leadership, communication, crisis-management, and decision-making skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan, lead, and manage the complete security operations of the resort, including guest areas, employee areas, entrances, exits, and accommodation facilities.
• Supervise and train Security Officers, Supervisors, and Security Guards to maintain high standards of discipline and vigilance.
• Develop and implement security procedures, access control, patrolling, frisking, visitor management, and surveillance protocols.
• Monitor CCTV operations, incident reporting, key control, material movement, and loss prevention activities.
• Handle emergencies, accidents, theft, fire incidents, unauthorized access, and other security-related situations effectively.
• Coordinate with Police, Fire Brigade, local authorities, and other external agencies whenever required.
• Conduct regular security audits, risk assessments, drills, and inspections across the property.
• Investigate security incidents and prepare detailed incident reports with corrective and preventive action.
• Ensure compliance with statutory security, fire & safety, and emergency preparedness requirements.
• Coordinate closely with HR and all HODs regarding employee discipline, investigations, access control, and security concerns.
• Maintain security records, daily occurrence reports, duty rosters, training records, and other MIS.
• Ensure professional grooming, discipline, communication, and conduct of the entire security team.

Skills

Leadership

Crisis management

Decision making

Communication

Security management

Education

Graduate in any discipline

Certification in Security Management/Fire & Safety

Tools

CCTV

Access control

Fire & emergency procedures

Loss prevention

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, lead, and manage the complete security operations of the resort, including guest areas, employee areas, entrances, exits, and accommodation facilities.
• Supervise and train Security Officers, Supervisors, and Security Guards to maintain high standards of discipline and vigilance.
• Develop and implement security procedures, access control, patrolling, frisking, visitor management, and surveillance protocols.
• Monitor CCTV operations, incident reporting, key control, material movement, and loss prevention activities.
• Handle emergencies, accidents, theft, fire incidents, unauthorized access, and other security-related situations effectively.
• Coordinate with Police, Fire Brigade, local authorities, and other external agencies whenever required.
• Conduct regular security audits, risk assessments, drills, and inspections across the property.
• Investigate security incidents and prepare detailed incident reports with corrective and preventive action.
• Ensure compliance with statutory security, fire & safety, and emergency preparedness requirements.
• Coordinate closely with HR and all HODs regarding employee discipline, investigations, access control, and security concerns.
• Maintain security records, daily occurrence reports, duty rosters, training records, and other MIS.
• Ensure professional grooming, discipline, communication, and conduct of the entire security team.

Qualification & Experience

• Graduate in any discipline; certification in Security Management/Fire & Safety will be an advantage.
• 15+ years of relevant security experience, preferably in luxury hotels, resorts, large hospitality properties, corporate establishments, or reputed organizations.
• Experience in handling large security teams and high-volume operations.
• Ex-Defence / Police / Para-Military personnel with relevant hospitality or corporate security experience will be preferred.
• Strong knowledge of CCTV, access control, fire & emergency procedures, investigation, and loss prevention.
• Excellent leadership, communication, crisis-management, and decision-making skills.

Key Competencies

What we expect

Excellent leadership, communication, crisis-management, and decision-making skills.

• Department: Security
• Experience: 15+ years of relevant security experience
• Education: Graduate in any discipline; certification in Security Management
• Reports to: Chairman & Managing Director (cmd) / Group Director