Assistant Security Manager

Hilton Addis Ababa
Full time Posted: May 01, 2026
Career Level
Mid Level(3-5 years)
Location
Addis Ababa
Salary
Deadline
May 09, 2026
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About This Role

This role is about more than just overseeing guards—it involves operational coordination between hotel security, law enforcement, and internal departments to maintain a secure environment for guests and staff. It suits a mid-career security professional who can shift between strategic planning and hands-on supervision, especially in a high-traffic international hotel context.

What the Requirements Say About This Role

The listing implies a need for someone with proven leadership in a 24/7 operational setting, likely requiring experience in risk assessment and emergency response planning. The profile sought is a professional who can enforce protocols without friction—balancing strict security measures with the hospitality industry’s focus on guest experience.

How to Approach This Application

Emphasize your experience in coordinating with local authorities and managing multi-shift security teams. Highlight any familiarity with hotel-specific security challenges, such as crowd control during events or protecting guest privacy, as the employer will prioritize candidates who understand the unique pressures of a hospitality environment.

Best Fit

Who This Role Suits

This role is best suited for a security professional with 3–5 years of experience in a similar operational leadership role, ideally in a hotel or large facility. Competition is moderate, but candidates with direct law enforcement or hotel security management experience will have a clear edge.

Job Summary

As Assistant Security Manager, you are responsible to handle the day-to-day operational activities of security personnel, coordinating with the security manager and law enforcement agencies, and organizing patrolling of the property to deliver a safe Guest and Member experience. Assistant Security Manager will assist the Chief Security/ Security Manager on important matters and ensure that hotel is in full compliance with all local safety regulations and emergency procedures 

Roles & Responsibilities 

  • Handle the day-to-day security operation with close follow up on Security team by creating strong security operation team with other supervisors.
  • Organize patrolling of all boundary areas, bedrooms, offices, storage areas, public areas, and function rooms
  • Assist the security manager in  his effort to comply with Local Fire Safety Legislation
  • Assist the hotel with Local Safety Legislation being specifically responsible for compliance of the security department,
  • assist with developing plans for team activities to achieve agreed targets
  • assist with preparation and agreement of individual action plans and targets for all team members
  • delegate authority and responsibility to team with supervision, accountability and review
  • set an example for team members of commitment, security activities, work ethics and habits and personal character
  • Ensure tours are carried out for the purpose of fire prevention,  and safe means of escape, 
  • Inquire as necessary info and report upon any thefts within the hotel using your discretion in connection with any of these matters that you deem should be reported to the police
  • Liaise with the Chief Security on the implementation of Company Policies, guides, and matters of mutual interest & Responsible for management of key control within all departments
  • Participate in the training , procedure development and other security related managerial duties
  • Certificate/Diploma in Police, Law or related fields of study
  • Minimum 4 Years Security industry experience in managerial or Supervisory capacity, in a hotel or related service giving company
  • Excellent leadership, interpersonal and communication skills
  • Very good analytical & problem-solving skill
  • Ability to influence team under his/her supervision

How To Apply

Interested & qualified candidates can send their 3-4 pages CV only by email to: [email protected] or can drop their 3-4 pages CV only at the Office of Director of Human Resources-Hilton Addis Ababa

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