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Director of Security & Governmental Relations Jobs in Cairo, Cairo, Egypt at IHG Hotels & Resorts
Title: Director of Security & Governmental Relations
Company: IHG Hotels & Resorts
Location: Cairo, Cairo, Egypt
As the world’s largest family of luxury hotels, we all take great pride in being genuine ambassadors of the InterContinental® brand. Shaped by decades of international know-how and local insights, our passion for luxury travel spans cultures and customs. Inspiring us to create warm and sophisticated experiences for those seeking a richer perspective on the world. Each of our hotels cultivates a distinctive style and ambience where we embrace every opportunity to give our guests a personal and enriching experience. If you’d like to embrace a wider world of experiences and opportunities, we’d like to welcome you to the world’s most international luxury hotel brand. What’s the job?
Organize and oversee all security operations of the hotel; Security personnel is under my command while developing and implementing policies and procedures to maintain security standards.
The goal is to create and preserve an environment where employees, visitors and property are safe and well-protected.
Your day-to-day
Develop and implement security policies, protocols and procedures
Direct and coordinate the activities of all security personnel.
Ensure that all security staff provides services that are beyond for customer satisfaction and retention.
Liaise with all department heads to ensure hotel employees are adhering to established security procedures.
Assign duties and schedule staff for balancing needs of the hotel and productivity standards.
Monitor staff activity and coach subordinate performance.
Ensure the safety and security of guest, staff, visitors and contractors at all times.
Recruit, train and supervise security officers and guards
Follows up on all unusual activities in and around the property that would impair the well-being of guests and employees.
Ensure compliance with all security standards and preventative measures.
Monitor and follows proper key control guidelines in loss prevention and in the property.
Conduct regular mock fire evacuation drill as per the hotels emergencies standards.
Develop and advise key personnel of emergency procedures.
Implements action plans to monitor and control risk.
Establish crisis management and contingency planning.
Conduct regular walk through rounds for observing the entire hotel.
Supervision of all Security Personnel and giving clear direction on all security related aspects.
Coordinate with external police authorities in the investigation and handling of crimes, accidents, Government Ministers moments etc., involving the hotel, its employees and / or guests
Perform all tasks consistently in line with the hotel standards and adhere to all legal and statutory requirements.
Attend meetings with other managers to determine operational needs
Plan and coordinate security operations for specific events
Coordinate staff when responding to emergencies and alarms
Review reports on incidents and breaches
Create reports for management on security status
Analyze data to form proposals for improvements (e.g. implementation of new technology)
Be available 24 hours a day for genuine emergencies within the property.
What we need from you
Reporting and emergency response planning
Knowledge of security protocols and procedures
Understanding of budgeting and statistical data analysis
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Outstanding organizational and leadership skills
Committed and reliable
Control budgets for …
