Security Manager job at Novotel
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Security Manager
2025-12-29T10:04:06+00:00
Novotel
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FULL_TIME
 
Nairobi
Nairobi
00100
Kenya
Professional Services
Management, Protective Services, Restaurant & Hospitality, Business Operations
KES
 
MONTH
2026-01-05T17:00:00+00:00
 
 
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Background

Novotel is a French midscale hotel brand owned by Accor.[1] Created in 1967 in France, the company grew into what became the Accor group in 1983, and Novotel remained a pillar brand of Accor's multi-brand strategy. Novotel manages 559 hotels in 65 countries (2021).[2] Since 2010, Novotel also includes the apartment hotel brand Novotel Suites

Responsibilities

  • Assist to streamline the security program to safeguard the property.
  • To safeguard guests, visitors, employees and the property when in the premises.
  • Analyze the various problems confronting the Security Department & develop solutions.
  • Design & develop techniques to prevent or minimize waste, theft or pilferage.
  • Adhere to the Standard Operating Procedures & ensure the same by the security team.
  • Any matter which may effect the interests of the hotel should be brought to the attention of the Management.
  • Assist to identify the major facilities and security equipment requirements for the department and the property.
  • Provide effective support to the team to enable them to provide a range of effective and efficient services.
  • Respond to customer queries by resolving issues in a timely and efficient manner to ensure personnel & guest satisfaction.
  • Ensure that the team has been trained for all safety provisions.
  • Motivate and develop staff to ensure smooth functioning of the department.
  • Identify optimal, cost-effective use of the resources and educate the team on the same.
  • Submit Annual Security Operations & Capital budgets to the General Manager.
  • Ensure to have a thorough knowledge of, the laws of arrest, search and seizure and with the investigation techniques in case of an inquiry.
  • Constant supervision of the team members.
  • Inspect the exhibits during conventions to ensure that, public safety and fire regulations are enforced.
  • Coordinate operations with Team Leaders and other Departmental Managers to ensure operational readiness, efficiency in resource utilization, and the prompt delivery of services.
  • Ensure to offer special protection to VIPs and Government Dignitaries.
  • Coordinate all investigations regarding theft or damage of property & personnel injury occurring within the premises with outside agencies & legal representatives.
  • Ensure that Daily Activity Report reflects a true account of all security activities that take place during the day.
  • Ensure to make clear and concise plans, while dealing with emergencies.
  • Ensure that fire prevention and safety procedures are maintained in all areas of the hotel.
  • Ensure that all security operations are in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures.
  • Liaise with local Police, Fire Brigade and other Government agencies and maintain public relations with them to ensure their complete co-operation.
  • To handle guest complaints pertaining to security.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Arts in Criminology or related studies
  • Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in a similar capacity
  • Certificates in CPR, First Aid Management and Basic Fire Fighting
  • No criminal record

Competencies

  • Strong leadership, interpersonal and training skills
  • Good communication skills
  • Honest with a high level of integrity
  • Ability to remain calm and react fast to situations
  • Results and service oriented with an eye for details
  • Ability to multi-task, work well in stressful & high-pressure situations
  • A team player & builder
  • A motivator & self-starter
  • Well-presented and professionally groomed at all times
  • Assist to streamline the security program to safeguard the property.
  • To safeguard guests, visitors, employees and the property when in the premises.
  • Analyze the various problems confronting the Security Department & develop solutions.
  • Design & develop techniques to prevent or minimize waste, theft or pilferage.
  • Adhere to the Standard Operating Procedures & ensure the same by the security team.
  • Any matter which may effect the interests of the hotel should be brought to the attention of the Management.
  • Assist to identify the major facilities and security equipment requirements for the department and the property.
  • Provide effective support to the team to enable them to provide a range of effective and efficient services.
  • Respond to customer queries by resolving issues in a timely and efficient manner to ensure personnel & guest satisfaction.
  • Ensure that the team has been trained for all safety provisions.
  • Motivate and develop staff to ensure smooth functioning of the department.
  • Identify optimal, cost-effective use of the resources and educate the team on the same.
  • Submit Annual Security Operations & Capital budgets to the General Manager.
  • Ensure to have a thorough knowledge of, the laws of arrest, search and seizure and with the investigation techniques in case of an inquiry.
  • Constant supervision of the team members.
  • Inspect the exhibits during conventions to ensure that, public safety and fire regulations are enforced.
  • Coordinate operations with Team Leaders and other Departmental Managers to ensure operational readiness, efficiency in resource utilization, and the prompt delivery of services.
  • Ensure to offer special protection to VIPs and Government Dignitaries.
  • Coordinate all investigations regarding theft or damage of property & personnel injury occurring within the premises with outside agencies & legal representatives.
  • Ensure that Daily Activity Report reflects a true account of all security activities that take place during the day.
  • Ensure to make clear and concise plans, while dealing with emergencies.
  • Ensure that fire prevention and safety procedures are maintained in all areas of the hotel.
  • Ensure that all security operations are in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures.
  • Liaise with local Police, Fire Brigade and other Government agencies and maintain public relations with them to ensure their complete co-operation.
  • To handle guest complaints pertaining to security.
  • Strong leadership, interpersonal and training skills
  • Good communication skills
  • Honest with a high level of integrity
  • Ability to remain calm and react fast to situations
  • Results and service oriented with an eye for details
  • Ability to multi-task, work well in stressful & high-pressure situations
  • A team player & builder
  • A motivator & self-starter
  • Well-presented and professionally groomed at all times
  • Bachelor of Arts in Criminology or related studies
  • Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in a similar capacity
  • Certificates in CPR, First Aid Management and Basic Fire Fighting
  • No criminal record
bachelor degree
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JOB-6952521671fe6

Vacancy title:
Security Manager

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Professional Services, Category: Management, Protective Services, Restaurant & Hospitality, Business Operations]

Jobs at:
Novotel

Deadline of this Job:
Monday, January 5 2026

Duty Station:
Nairobi | Nairobi

Summary
Date Posted: Monday, December 29 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

Background

Novotel is a French midscale hotel brand owned by Accor.[1] Created in 1967 in France, the company grew into what became the Accor group in 1983, and Novotel remained a pillar brand of Accor's multi-brand strategy. Novotel manages 559 hotels in 65 countries (2021).[2] Since 2010, Novotel also includes the apartment hotel brand Novotel Suites

Responsibilities

  • Assist to streamline the security program to safeguard the property.
  • To safeguard guests, visitors, employees and the property when in the premises.
  • Analyze the various problems confronting the Security Department & develop solutions.
  • Design & develop techniques to prevent or minimize waste, theft or pilferage.
  • Adhere to the Standard Operating Procedures & ensure the same by the security team.
  • Any matter which may effect the interests of the hotel should be brought to the attention of the Management.
  • Assist to identify the major facilities and security equipment requirements for the department and the property.
  • Provide effective support to the team to enable them to provide a range of effective and efficient services.
  • Respond to customer queries by resolving issues in a timely and efficient manner to ensure personnel & guest satisfaction.
  • Ensure that the team has been trained for all safety provisions.
  • Motivate and develop staff to ensure smooth functioning of the department.
  • Identify optimal, cost-effective use of the resources and educate the team on the same.
  • Submit Annual Security Operations & Capital budgets to the General Manager.
  • Ensure to have a thorough knowledge of, the laws of arrest, search and seizure and with the investigation techniques in case of an inquiry.
  • Constant supervision of the team members.
  • Inspect the exhibits during conventions to ensure that, public safety and fire regulations are enforced.
  • Coordinate operations with Team Leaders and other Departmental Managers to ensure operational readiness, efficiency in resource utilization, and the prompt delivery of services.
  • Ensure to offer special protection to VIPs and Government Dignitaries.
  • Coordinate all investigations regarding theft or damage of property & personnel injury occurring within the premises with outside agencies & legal representatives.
  • Ensure that Daily Activity Report reflects a true account of all security activities that take place during the day.
  • Ensure to make clear and concise plans, while dealing with emergencies.
  • Ensure that fire prevention and safety procedures are maintained in all areas of the hotel.
  • Ensure that all security operations are in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures.
  • Liaise with local Police, Fire Brigade and other Government agencies and maintain public relations with them to ensure their complete co-operation.
  • To handle guest complaints pertaining to security.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Arts in Criminology or related studies
  • Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in a similar capacity
  • Certificates in CPR, First Aid Management and Basic Fire Fighting
  • No criminal record

Competencies

  • Strong leadership, interpersonal and training skills
  • Good communication skills
  • Honest with a high level of integrity
  • Ability to remain calm and react fast to situations
  • Results and service oriented with an eye for details
  • Ability to multi-task, work well in stressful & high-pressure situations
  • A team player & builder
  • A motivator & self-starter
  • Well-presented and professionally groomed at all times

 

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 12

Level of Education: bachelor degree

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Job Info
Job Category: Security, Homeland Security jobs in Kenya
Job Type: Full-time
Deadline of this Job: Monday, January 5 2026
Duty Station: Nairobi | Nairobi
Posted: 29-12-2025
No of Jobs: 1
Start Publishing: 29-12-2025
Stop Publishing (Put date of 2030): 10-10-2076
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