Director of Security

Just east of the Pacific and slightly north of Expectation.

Welcome to Fairmont Grand Del Mar. An elegant tribute to classic Mediterranean estate, seamlessly fusing old-world charm with modern luxury. Here, an award-winning, Renaissance-inspired spa, critically acclaimed dining, exclusive boutique shopping and championship golf course.

Growth and advancement is not only available, it is actively encouraged. We promote a balanced life for our colleagues, continuously seeking new ways to improve our environment and to support our beautiful home of San Diego.

At Fairmont Grand Del Mar, ensuring the safety and wellbeing of our Colleagues, guests and visitors is an integral part of our operation. The Director of Security is responsible for the day-to-day operation of the Security Department. You are attentive, efficient and committed, and your leadership will ensure your property remains a safe, enjoyable workplace and travel destination. You will train all colleagues and officers on all aspects of security and safety

What you will be doing:

• Lead the daily operation of the Security Department ensuring the overall safety of the guests, employees and property premises and all process and procedures are strictly adhered to.
• Conduct regular operational meetings to review, monitor, adjust and upgrade the performance of the department as a whole, explaining new directions, policies, and procedures at the same time.
• Design and implement a strategic plan for the Security department, every year as well as attend and participate in other required hotel meetings and advise senior leadership and operational managers on latest security threats / concerns internally, locally, or in the region.
• Implement emergency procedures and crisis management scenarios with Leadership team, formalizing and keeping current action plans.
• Collaborate with operational managers regarding security concerns, procedures and to be proactive in preventing adverse incidents at the Hotel.
• Maintain a Hotel logbook on incidents, complaints etc. and refer them, if required to the appropriate department for follow up action.
• Investigate and report any violations to law/property policy, occurrences of accidents, complaints, criminal activity and crisis situations.
• Conduct weekly, documented inspections of the hotel listing any safety or security infractions and ensuring these are corrected by the time of the next walkthrough.
• Assist guests regarding hotel facilities in an informative and helpful way.
• Plan and execute strategy for security at special events or for V.I.P.s.
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