Security Operative – Hotel Security

About the role

The Security Operative will safeguard guests, employees, visitors, contractors and assets of a luxury hotel in Marina, Abia. The role requires a visible security presence, prevention of breaches, control of access, monitoring of activities and rapid response to incidents, ensuring a safe and welcoming environment.

Key responsibilities

• Protect lives, property and assets of the hotel and its occupants.
• Maintain a professional, visible security presence throughout the premises.
• Monitor assigned security posts and conduct regular patrols of guest floors, public areas, restaurants, bars, conference rooms, parking areas, back‑of‑house zones and the hotel perimeter.
• Inspect emergency exits, staircases, fire escapes and restricted areas for safety hazards.
• Control access to entrances, staff areas, loading bays and restricted zones, verifying identification of employees, contractors and visitors.
• Screen persons and baggage where required and enforce hotel security policies and SOPs.
• Record patrol observations and incidents in security logs and report concerns promptly to the Security Supervisor or Chief Security Officer.

Required profile

• Entry‑level qualification with at least 24 months (2 years) of relevant security experience.
• Ability to work full‑time on‑site and report to the Security Supervisor/Chief Security Officer.
• Physical fitness to conduct patrols and respond to emergencies.

Required skills