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Security Manager Jobs in Guanacaste, Costa Rica at Zapotal Golf & Beach Club
Title: Security Manager
Company: Zapotal Golf & Beach Club
Location: Guanacaste, Costa Rica
Join the Discovery family, where quality and service are at the heart of everything we do!
Join the Discovery family, where quality and service are at the heart of everything we do!
Zapotal Community Safety & Security Professionals are a part of a highly trained professional team of safety, security, and medical responders and are encouraged to contribute their knowledge and skill for the benefit of the community and department. As part of the Department, you will be responsible for the safety and well-being of all members, guests, employees, and contractors at Zapotal Club. You will be responsible for deterring, detecting, and responding to potential and/or active threats directed at Zapotal members, guests, employees, contractors, and property. As part of the Department, you must be prepared to act accordingly within the guidelines set forth by the Zapotal Community Safety & Security Department policies.
Duties & Responsibilities
Ensure the Community Safety and Security team provides exemplary service to all stakeholders.
Draft the Club’s Master Community Safety Plan, encompassing operations, policies, and procedures.
Develop and maintain governance and policy for the Club’s safe and private operation.
Identify and counter community safety threats, hazards, risks, and vulnerabilities.
Implement policies to deter, detect, and respond to unauthorized access or disruptive activities.
Address loss prevention and theft, implementing proactive measures.
Research and recommend security technologies, systems, and equipment.
Develop cost-efficient plans for safety during construction and operational phases.
Assist in preparing requests for proposals for safety resources or services.
Create budgets supporting effective operations across Club development phases.
Hands-on operational management, including recruitment, training, and day-to-day oversight.
Coordinate executive protection for VIP members and guests, ensuring their safety and privacy.
Oversee risk management and occupational health and safety during Club activities.
Provide command and coordination during critical incidents, working with local emergency services.
Attend corporate meetings, briefing and updating on operational topics regularly.
Develop and implement training programs addressing life safety issues.
Conduct drills and tabletop exercises to test readiness and responsiveness.
Lead internal investigations on security and safety matters.
Maintain local intelligence capability and security analysis for leadership consideration.
Develop and maintain relationships with external stakeholders, law enforcement, and medical providers.
Conduct briefings and after-action reviews for major Club events or incidents.
Manage information security in coordination with the IT team.
Skills & Qualifications
Professionalism, discretion, and ethical conduct.
Excellent communication skills in both English and Spanish.
Resourceful and adept at interacting with all levels of management.
Demonstrated experience in resource management.
Ability to use independent judgment and discretion.
Experience
Bachelor’s Degree with a focus on Business or Public Safety preferred.
Executive Protection experience is advantageous.
Previous experience in Law Enforcement, Military, or Hospitality executive roles preferred.
Fluency in Spanish for effective communication with local and federal entities.
Knowledge of security systems management, budget creation,…
