DIRECTOR OF SECURITY

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This might be the beginning of your journey with Hyatt. Join a company that values respect, integrity, humility, empathy, creativity, and fun. With careers spanning the globe, your perfect opportunity awaits. For the hotels in our region Euope, Africa, Middle East and South West Asia, we are looking for a

DIRECTOR OF SECURITY

Are you ready for your journey with Hyatt?

This position will be based at the Hyatt International Regional Office in Zurich, Switzerland, but alternative locations can be considered and discussed. As Director of Security, you act as regional risk specialist for security, protecting Hyatt’s brand, guests, staff, and assets from a range of security risks and threats, including but not limited to criminality, terrorism, and political violence as a part of the general Risk Management. In this role, you will provide expertized investigative, intelligent and physical security support to the region’s hotel operations and assist in the continuous improvement/development of all the main security programs, management systems and initiatives. Listed below are some of your main duties and responsibilities:

• Implementing security policies, standards, and security management systems, identifying appropriate responsibilities, accountabilities, and development requirements across the assigned region, under guidance of the Corporate Chief Security Officer (CSO).
• Responding to SSM events as necessary and act as a liaison/consultant with public agencies, regulatory bodies, and/or SSM management teams, as well as providing area and/or local level support, as necessary, under the supervision of the Senior Vice President Operations.
• Investigating security incidents involving actual or potential loss or exposure to the company under guidance of the Senior Vice President Operations.
• Act as the main liaison point for security and law enforcement agencies and coordinate with them in any case of security incidents, threats, and investigations involving Hyatt operations within the region.
• Collect, assess, and act on security intelligence with all recognized sources.
• Audit and/or review Hotel Security Programs at individual hotels across all ownership models and evaluate each program as needed. Under the supervision of Hyatt’s Global Security and Risk Management, you conduct or support Threat and Vulnerability Assessments of high risk sites.
• Supporting of functional training initiatives for GM’s, Security Directors/Managers & Officers, colleagues vested with security responsibilities, and Security Awareness/specialized training initiatives for colleagues within the region.
• Act as the primary point of contact for Hotel Security Directors/Managers within the assigned region. Assist General Managers in developing hotel security management and program initiatives to address the varied needs of hotels within the region.
• Supporting the wider Senior Vice President Operations business strategy and develop sales & marketing opportunities by leveraging leading security risk and SSM management capabilities.
• Supporting operational acceptance and compliance with all Fire, Life, Safety and Security standards and ways of working across all ownerships and operating models.
• In consultation with the Corporate Chief Security Officer (CSO), develop and maintain formal and informal networks in government security and law enforcement agencies, hotel industry counterparts and corporate security circles.
• Demonstrate commitment to Hyatt’s core values.
• The position might require up to 50% travelling and remote working.
• Responding 24x7 to any issues relating to threats, emergencies, SSM incidents, or potential loss.
• The position responsibilities outlined above are in no way to be construed as all encompassing. Other duties, responsibilities, and qualifications may be required and/or assigned as necessary.

Who are you?

• You have ten or more years of progressive work-related experience with demonstrated proficiency in multiple relevant disciplines/processes, including previous law enforcement, intelligence, or military experience.
• You have formal education in a relevant field of Security or an equivalent combination of formal education and work-related Security experience.
• Security or risk management information systems knowledge is a plus when applying for this role.
• You have great Microsoft Office skills
• You have the Ability to build relationships at all levels, and approach their daily work with professionalism.
• You have great language skills in English, any other languages would be a great addition.
• You are ready for a new challenge!