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Chief Security Officer at Sarova Hotels
Sarova Hotels
Kenya 🇰🇪 Kenya
Posted about 3 hours ago (11 Oct 2026) Updated about 3 hours ago
Job Description
The Chief Security Officer directs the security strategy for Sarova Hotels’ portfolio across Kenya and East Africa. Responsibilities include developing policies, overseeing risk assessments, managing a security team, and coordinating emergency response plans. The officer ensures guest safety, protects assets, and liaises with law enforcement and regulatory bodies. This executive role is pivotal to maintaining the brand’s reputation for safety and innovation.
Qualifications & Requirements
- • Bachelor’s Degree in Security Management, Criminal Justice, or related field
- • Minimum 10 years experience in security operations, with at least 5 years in a leadership role
- • Proven expertise in risk assessment, crisis management, and emergency response planning
- • Strong knowledge of security technologies and regulatory requirements
- • Excellent leadership, decision‑making, and interpersonal skills
- • Ability to coordinate with law enforcement and regulatory agencies
Required Skills
Responsibilities
- • Develop and implement comprehensive security policies and procedures for all hotel properties
- • Conduct regular risk assessments and vulnerability analyses to mitigate threats
- • Lead and supervise the security team, providing training and performance management
- • Coordinate emergency response and crisis management plans with hotel management
- • Liaise with law enforcement, regulatory agencies, and external security partners
- • Monitor security systems, conduct investigations, and prepare incident reports