Director of Security

Shangri-La Jeddah

Anchored on the new Jeddah Waterfront along the shores of the Red Sea, Shangri-La Jeddah sets a new standard for luxury in the city. Floor-to-ceiling windows throughout the hotel invite the outdoors in, and the stylish interiors reflect the endless blue of the sea and sandy beaches right outside. A dedicated Kids Club and supervised play area provides the canvas for families to create unforgettable memories, while innovative dining concepts promise to satisfy the most refined palates.

• 203 stylish rooms and suites plus 17 luxury serviced apartments.
• 5 restaurants and lounges, including the legendary Shang Palace
• Convenient for Jeddah’s popular landmarks and Red Sea Mall
• 116 privately owned Burj Assila Residences. They also have access to The Wellness Club facilities.

Job Summary:

The Director of Security is responsible for the protection of Guests, Staff, Assets and Other Resources by developing and maintaining an organization that is responsive.

As a Director of Security, we rely on you to,

• Develop and implement Security, Fire, Life and Safety training. This includes disaster planning and Occupational Health and Safety.
• Conduct regular patrols during shifts covering the hotel space.
• Ensure reports are prepared at the end of each shift including logbook entries, general occurrence, fire alarm and medical reports.
• Supervise Security Department Colleagues and contract security services.
• Respond to complaints from guests, patrons and Colleagues when called upon and conduct necessary investigations.
• Ensure compliance with all provincial and federal legislation, hotel policies, standards, and core practices; diligently manage inventory controls, departmental budgets, and safety programs.
• Establish and manage the hotel Emergency Response procedures, including a fire prevention program to establish legal requirements.
• Participate in recruitment, manage Colleagues and effectively coach, train, motivate, communicate, recognize, schedule, provide performance feedback and conduct performance correction if required.
• Continuing and immediately foresee security and safety requirements of the Hotel.
• Designing and implementing a comprehensive security program consistent with the identified risks.
• Ensuring an orderly and uninterrupted hotel work environment and functioning as an asset.

What we are Looking For:

• Minimum 3 years previous work experience in a similar capacity within an international world-class hotel brand.
• Strong leadership and good interpersonal skills.
• Strategy thinking, logical approach and conceptual.
• Has passion in hospitality industry, be energetic and positive.
• Good organizational skills.
• Enjoys interacting with people. Good at building up relationships with others.
• Team builder.
• This Position is for Saudi Nationals Only

Anchored on the new Jeddah Waterfront along the shores of the Red Sea, Shangri-La Jeddah sets a new standard for luxury in the city. Floor-to-ceiling windows throughout the hotel invite the outdoors in, and the stylish interiors reflect the endless blue of the sea and sandy beaches right outside. A dedicated Kids Club and supervised play area provide the canvas for families to create unforgettable memories, while innovative dining concepts promise to satisfy the most refined palates.