Security Manager

About Our Hotel

The iconic Fairmont Mount Kenya Safari Club is a remote luxury 5-star resort located in the Mount Kenya Wildlife Conservancy in Nanyuki, Kenya. The hotel is rooted in history and has evolved from the vision of its founding members in the early 1930’s as a hunting ground to a beautiful story today as a hotel within a conservancy. The organization plays a crucial role in its host community through conservation and sustainability initiatives. As part of the conservation work, the property has a goal to rehabilitate and release the antelope species called the “Mountain Bongo’s” who were heading towards extinction and hence continues to make historic strides for future generations.

Nestled in the lush foothills of Mount Kenya, it is strategically located on the Equator offering 100 luxury rooms and villas. The hotel features a prestigious main structure that reflects the 1950’s colonial architectural design with a luxury country club feel, complemented by independent quaint cottages, including William Holden’s original cottage which offers breathtaking views of the mountain.

The hotel guests can indulge in an array of exciting outdoor activities including animal orphanage visits, destination dining, bongo tracking, horse riding in the forest/conservancy, phenomenal breakfasts at the slopes of Mount Kenya, and open fire dinner concepts at the foothills of the Mountain. Moreover, the F&B offerings include an all-day dining restaurant, a fine dining grill restaurant, a bar, and banquets/wedding destinations.

Fairmont Mount Kenya Safari Club has been awarded Africa’s leading hotel in 2022 and 2023 by the World Travel Awards. We are looking to grow our team and engage a highly motivated and passionate Security Manager who will work closely with the team to drive and deliver on the Fairmont promise, turning moments into special memories.

Reporting to the General Manager, the Security Manager will be responsible for the below list of core duties/responsibilities. This list is not exhaustive and may include additional duties/responsibilities relating to safety & security and in line with Fairmont Mount Kenya Safari Club operational requirements.

Responsibilities

• Management of outsourced security service provider team/employees, comprising security supervisors, controllers and security officers.
• Training of security team according to Accor brands standards/policies.
• Impart the “Code of Ethics” on all security team members.
• Provide and educate all security officers on training programs already set in place by Accor corporate/brand standards
• Train, further educate and orient all Security Officers under your direct responsibility
• Continually identify risks in the operation and implement mitigation/measures to eliminate, reduce or manage these risks.
• Implementation, management and training of all employee in Emergency Response/Crisis Management Plans.  
• Implement, develop and continue all training on Fire/ Evacuation Response Plan including practical firefighting.
• Implement, develop and continue all training on outside threat response plans.
• Know thoroughly all response plans, crisis management plans and immediate actions
•  Maintain all Standard Operating and Local Standard Operating Procedures as related to the Security department
• Strict management/supervision/maintenance of all FLS – Fire, Life & Safety equipment/systems in the hotel.
• Strict management/supervision/maintenance of all CCTV/security/access control equipment/systems in the hotel.
• Participate in training sessions as provided by the hotel’s Talent & Culture Department (HR).

• Develop & oversee all Health & Safety programs/systems and initiate/chair meetings and be a permanent member of the health and safety Committee in line with/as required by local Kenyan legislation.
• Contribute to improvement and development of the Security Department with written recommendations  
• Attend to all areas of the colleague/employee engagement survey making sure the standards of the Security Department are upheld.
• Liaise with Government authorities and be familiar with all regulations/legislation relating to Kenyan Criminal Law as well as Health & Safety Law.
• Conduct, as required any/all investigations relating loss, damage, theft or injury in line with Accor corporate/brand standards.
• Protect the company by ensuring compliance with all applicable local laws/legislation, criminal law, security, Occupational health & safety, event management, fire safety.

• 2 years minimum hospitality Security Management experience.
• 5 years minimum in Facility/Workplace security.
• Diploma/ Certification in Security programs or Law Enforcement etc. – advantageous.
• Occupational Health & Safety certification highly regarded.
• Fire safety certification.
• First aid certification.
• Able to adapt to a multi-national environment.
• Knowledge of all applicable Kenya Legislation relating to criminal law, security, Occupational health & safety, event management, fire safety 

• Employee benefit card offering discounted rates in Accor worldwide
• Learning programs through our Academies
• Opportunity to develop your talent and grow within your property and across the world!
• Ability to make a difference through our Corporate Social Responsibility activities, like Planet 21
• Be part of creating the historic story of rehabilitating and releasing the rare Mountain Bongo that was heading toward extinction.
• Working with a hotel rich in history and known for exemplary services while growing your career
• Work and learn in a remote luxury property