The Security Manager is responsible for the comprehensive safety, security, and emergency preparedness of the property, its guests, and all staff. This role requires a highly disciplined leader who can maintain rigorous security standards while seamlessly integrating into the unobtrusive, guest-centric workplace of a luxury heritage hotel. The ideal candidate blends military precision with hospitality etiquette, ensuring asset protection, regulatory compliance, and a secure environment without compromising the guest experience.

Key Responsibilities

1. Strategic Security & Daily Operations

- Direct and oversee the daily operations of the property’s security personnel, including roster management, deployment, and performance evaluations.
- Monitor and manage access control systems, perimeter security, and CCTV surveillance networks across the property and waterfront access points.
- Conduct daily physical inspections of the premises to identify and mitigate potential security vulnerabilities or safety hazards.
- Develop, update, and enforce Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for all security protocols.

2. Staff Accommodation Management

- Oversee the daily administration, safety, and security of the employee accommodation facilities and staff quarters.
- Enforce accommodation rules, regulations, and disciplinary standards among all residing employees.
- Conduct regular inspections of the staff quarters to ensure hygiene, maintenance, and facility standards are consistently upheld.
- Manage room allocations, inventory handovers, key control, and mediate any disputes or grievances arising within the accommodation.

3. Emergency Response & Crisis Management





- Act as the primary incident commander for all property emergencies, including fire, medical crises, natural disasters, or security breaches.
- Lead the property’s Fire Safety management, ensuring all fire fighting equipment is operational and compliant with state regulations.
- Conduct regular emergency evacuation drills and fire safety training for all hotel staff.

4. Liaison & Compliance

- Cultivate and maintain strong, proactive relationships with local law enforcement, coastal police, fire departments, and other civic authorities in Fort Kochi.
- Ensure full compliance with all local and state statutory requirements pertaining to hotel security and safety operations.
- Manage VIP and high-profile guest security arrangements, coordinating with personal security details when necessary.

5. Investigations & Audits

- Conduct discreet internal investigations into incidents of theft, property damage, or employee misconduct, compiling detailed reports for HR and management.
- Perform regular security audits and risk assessments of the property.

Required Qualifications & Experience

- Military Background (Mandatory): Must be Ex-Indian Army (Commissioned Officer, JCO, or NCO rank) with an Honorable Discharge.
- Industry Experience (Mandatory): Minimum of 5 years of post-military professional experience specifically within the hospitality sector or luxury hotel operations.
- Education: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent military education credentials.
- Certifications: Valid training in advanced first aid, CPR, and fire safety management.

Pay: Up to ₹53,000.00 per month

Benefits:

- Commuter assistance
- Food provided
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Provident Fund

Work Location: In person

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