Security Manager

SOFITEL; Makkah Region; On-site; SAR 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

SOFITEL in the Makkah region is seeking a seasoned Security Manager to lead the organization’s security function. You will oversee security personnel, implement policies, manage budgets, and coordinate emergency response planning to protect guests and staff.

The role requires strong leadership, risk assessment, and incident reporting skills, with experience in CCTV and access control. Fluency in English is essential; liaison with authorities is also expected.

Qualifications

• Experience in security leadership roles.
• Fluency in English; other languages a plus.
• Knowledge of physical security systems and CCTV operations.
• Ability to develop and implement security policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement and maintain security policies, procedures, and emergency response plans.
• Manage and supervise security personnel, contractors, and third-party providers.
• Conduct security risk assessments and recommend mitigations.
• Monitor CCTV, access control, alarm systems, and other surveillance technologies.
• Investigate security incidents, accidents, and breaches and prepare detailed reports.
• Coordinate emergency response procedures including fire evacuation and crisis management.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, legal requirements, and industry security standards.
• Plan and manage security budgets, resources, and equipment.
• Conduct regular security audits, inspections, and vulnerability assessments.
• Deliver security awareness training to employees and contractors.
• Liaise with law enforcement agencies, emergency services, and regulatory authorities when required.
• Maintain accurate records of incidents, investigations, and security activities.
• Continuously evaluate and improve the organization’s security programs.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Security systems

Investigations

Crisis management

Risk assessment

Auditing

Budget management

MS Office

English fluency

Tools

Security management software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Responsibilities

• Develop implement and maintain security policies procedures and emergency response plans
• Manage and supervise security personnel contractors and third-party security providers
• Conduct security risk assessments and recommend mitigation measures
• Monitor security systems including CCTV access control alarm systems and other surveillance technologies
• Investigate security incidents accidents and breaches and prepare detailed reports
• Coordinate emergency response procedures including fire evacuation and crisis management
• Ensure compliance with company policies legal requirements and industry security standards
• Plan and manage security budgets resources and equipment
• Conduct regular security audits inspections and vulnerability assessments
• Deliver security awareness training to employees and contractors
• Liaise with law enforcement agencies emergency services and regulatory authorities when required
• Maintain accurate records of incidents investigations and security activities
• Continuously evaluate and improve the organization s security programs

Key Skills and Qualifications

• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Knowledge of physical security systems, access control, and CCTV operations.
• Strong investigative and problem-solving skills.
• Crisis management and emergency response planning.
• Risk assessment and security auditing.
• Report writing and documentation skills.
• Budget management and resource planning.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and security management software.
• experience is an asset
• Fluency in English, additional languages are a plus