CHIEF SECURITY OFFICER

CHIEF SECURITY OFFICER (CSO)

·  Bachelor’s or Master's Degree or equivalent. Background in the military, criminal justice, or law enforcement is preferable.

·  3-5 years of experience in security Extensive experience in managing and conducting security operations including physical security, investigations, personal protection, and crisis management.

·  Experience in law enforcement, national security, or intelligence for governmental agencies or major corporations is an advantage Network of local/regional law enforcement, safety forces, and National Agencies.

·  Must be a licensed security professional (CSP, PSP, or CPP)

·  Undergone local training on Safety (BOSH, LCM, or equivalent)

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

·  Direct and coordinate the activities of all security personnel.

·  Ensure the safety and security of guests, staff, visitors, and contractors at all times.

·  Create, recommend and implement security standards, policies, procedures, safety, and control.

· Responsible to manage all safety & security, Fire Life Safety, and food hygiene risks faced by the hotel.

· Create standardized security strategies and protocols that ensure the security of employees, facilities, equipment, and other resources of the company across all work sites and offices.

·  Ensures that all safety equipment and security devices issued to the department are working and being managed accordingly.

·  Establish crisis management and contingency planning.

·  Record and notify all risks, deviations from hotel safety standards, and any untoward incidents.

·  Conduct investigations, prepare and compile reports or make presentations in a timely manner on internal investigations, losses, theft, accidents, violations of regulations, policies, and procedures, or any aspect that risk the safety of the hotel

·  Liaise with all department heads to ensure hotel employees are adhering to established security procedures.

·  Train subordinate security personnel or other organization members in security rules and procedures.

·  Design security activities, such as security drills, disaster drills, and the like, to ensure the readiness of the security team in emergency cases.

·    Respond to medical emergencies, bomb threats, fire alarms, or intrusion alarms, following emergency response procedures.

·  Develops and maintains a monthly checklist for all CCTV equipment, alarmed doors, and panic/duress alarms to ensure that they are fully functional.

·    Performs other duties as directed.