Security Officer Full-time Job

Responsibilities

Reports on all incidents, raises them to the immediate supervisor and follow through until such time as they are handed over

Monitors and manages the entrance onto the property of all personnel and restricts access to those unauthorized to do so and reports any such attempted breaches

Monitors, manages, and controls access of all vehicles onto the property and restricts and reports any attempted breaches by unauthorized vehicles

The issuing and collection of all keys

The issuing and collection of Security passes and ensures the safekeeping of any identification retained from as deposits

Complete visitors/contractors’ logbooks

Verify and file Property Removal Authorization

Controls access and egress into any specific areas identified at sensitive duty posts

Monitor for and divert any unregistered guests to reception

Together with relevant front office colleagues monitors and controls traffic movement within the property

Control unauthorized parking to ensure parking only in designated areas

All related registers and logbooks are maintained

All reports are completed in GSIICS and are updated as and when required

Crowd Control measures are adopted wherever required

Manage and execute responsibilities within GSOM

To be proactive always and report any incidents either actual or suspicious to the relevant supervisor

To act upon any information received or incident witnessed to ensure the safety and security of all parties is maintained and the protection of the asset is not compromised

Have a full understanding of the departmental policies and procedures and be knowledgeable with all updates and revisions as published

Conduct full Security and fire, life safety patrols of the property as directed and record and report all defects and irregularities through the correct channels

Ensure all lost and found property is handed in for recording and storage in a timely manner

Ensure that pending duties with related information are handed over to the Supervisor at the end of each shift

Be aware of and enforce all policies related to the specific posting where the officer is working (EG policy on contractor access)

Escalate incidents to the appropriate person or department as the situation requires

Patrolling should be conducted at every post

Performs other duties as assigned by Director of Security

To carry out any other reasonable duties as required by ExCom or the Director of Security

Skills & Qualifications

SIRA approved Security guard course

SIRA Security guard license

High school certificate or equivalent

Minimum 1-year experience in hospitality security

Ability to understand effective approaches of communication with different individuals.

Able to communicate clearly with peers and superiors.

Knowledge of firefighting equipment

Knowledge of CCTV operation

First aid trained

Knowledge of handling emergency situations and evacuations

Very good verbal and written communication skills in English.

Verbal and written communication skills in Arabic or other languages are preferred.

Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group is the award-winning owner and operator of some of the worlds most luxurious hotels, resorts and residences. Having grown from its Asian roots into a global brand, the Group now operates 36 hotels and nine residences in 24 countries and territories, with each property reflecting the Groups oriental heritage, local culture and unique design. Mandarin Oriental has a strong pipeline of hotels and residences under development, and is a member of the Jardine Matheson Group.For over 50 years, Mandarin Oriental has been established as a leader in luxury hospitality, and has a rich and proud history. Our mission, to completely delight and satisfy our guests began with the opening of our flagship property, The Mandarin, in 1963 in Hong Kong. The hotel, which was the tallest building on the island when it opened, soon built up an enviable reputation for service excellence, and instantly became a historic landmark a status it still holds today.In 1974 The Oriental in Bangkok, which was already acknowledged as one of the world's most legendary hotels was partially acquired by the Group, giving the company two "flagship" hotels whose names represented the very best in hospitality.These two famous hotels joined to create the brand Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group under the renowned fan logo.Over the next twenty years the Group opened further Mandarin Oriental hotels in Asia and became firmly established as one of the most elegant and luxurious hotel groups, renowned for offering comfortable and well-appointed accommodation, exceptional facilities and some of the finest restaurants and bars in the region. This was underpinned by impeccable service inspired by our Asian heritage, which made Mandarin Oriental the hotels of choice for residents and luxury travellers alike.