Director of Security and Safety

Job description

The Director of Security and Safety leads all security, safety, and risk management operations at the employer Hotel Madinah. Ensures a safe environment for guests, employees, contractors, and hotel assets. Develops and implements hotel‑wide security and occupational health and safety policies and procedures. Oversees fire and life safety programs, emergency evacuation, and coordination with engineering and authorities. Conducts regular safety inspections, security audits, hazard assessments, and risk evaluations across guest areas, kitchens, restaurants, back‑of‑house and operational departments. Ensures compliance with Saudi health and safety regulations, Civil Defense requirements, the employer standards and international safety standards. Leads emergency preparedness and crisis management, and oversees investigation of accidents, injuries, security incidents and near misses. Leads, trains and develops the Security & Safety team. Collaborates with Culinary, Food & Beverage, Engineering, Housekeeping, People & Culture and other departments to ensure safe operations. Manages CCTV surveillance, access control, security equipment and monitoring. Develops safety awareness programs and employee training. Ensures contractors and vendors comply with security and safety requirements. Maintains relationships with local authorities and emergency services. Monitors performance indicators, prepares incident reports and advises senior leadership. Manages departmental budget, staffing, equipment and resources. Supports pre‑opening activities including safety assessments, system readiness, emergency planning, regulatory inspections and training.

Requirements

• Proficient in English
• Bachelor’s degree in Security Management, Occupational Health & Safety, Criminal Justice, Risk Management or related field
• Proven experience in Security & Safety management in a luxury hotel, resort or large hospitality environment
• Strong knowledge of security operations, occupational health and safety, fire and life safety, emergency preparedness and risk management
• Familiarity with international safety standards and Saudi Arabian safety regulations and Civil Defense requirements
• Professional certifications such as IOSH or equivalent
• Strong leadership, organizational and communication skills
• Experience conducting safety inspections, risk assessments, incident investigations and implementing corrective actions
• Strong decision‑making and problem‑solving skills for emergencies
• Familiarity with CCTV, access control, fire protection and incident reporting systems
• Excellent interpersonal and stakeholder management skills
• High integrity, professionalism, discretion and commitment to guest and employee well‑being
• Proficiency in English

Skills