Group Director of Security – TFG Hospitality
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About the Role
The First Group Hospitality is seeking a Group Director of Security to lead security, safety, risk management, and loss prevention strategies across all properties in Dubai. The role requires 10-15 years of progressive security leadership experience in hospitality and a bachelor's degree in a related field.
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Responsibilities
- Develop and execute the Group Security Strategy aligned with business objectives
- Establish and improve security, safety, and risk management policies across all properties
- Standardize security operating procedures, emergency response protocols, and compliance requirements
- Oversee implementation of Safety, Security, Risk Management, and Loss Prevention programs
- Lead Threat and Vulnerability Assessment program and recommend mitigation measures
- Lead development and review of Crisis Management and Emergency Response Plans
- Oversee investigations relating to theft, fraud, misconduct, accidents, security breaches
- Ensure compliance with company security standards, policies, insurance requirements, and statutory regulations
- Monitor security operations across all hotels, restaurants, and hospitality venues
- Provide leadership, coaching, and mentorship to Property Directors of Security and security teams
- Develop and manage the Group Security budget
- Oversee Group wide security technology including CCTV, Access Control, Alarm Monitoring, Visitor Management, Incident Reporting
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Security Management, Criminal Justice, Risk Management, Business Administration, or related field
- Minimum 10 15 years of progressive security leadership experience within hospitality, luxury hotels, mixed use developments, or large corporate organizations
- Minimum 5 years in a multi property or regional security leadership role
- Professional security certifications (CPP, PSP, PCI, CSMP, NEBOSH, IOSH, or equivalent) preferred
- Strong knowledge of UAE health, safety, and security regulations preferred
- Experience managing crisis response, investigations, business continuity, and enterprise risk management
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Company Overview
- The First Group Hospitality is a Dubai headquartered full service hospitality management company specializing in hotel operations, asset management, and F&B strategy.
- The Group Director of Security is responsible for developing, implementing, and overseeing the Group's security, safety, risk management, and loss prevention strategies across all TFG Hospitality properties.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and execute the Group Security Strategy aligned with TFG Hospitality's business objectives.
- Establish, review, and continuously improve security, safety, and risk management policies across all properties.
- Standardize security operating procedures, emergency response protocols, and compliance requirements throughout the portfolio.
- Provide strategic advice to Executive Leadership regarding emerging security risks and mitigation strategies.
- Oversee implementation of all Safety, Security, Risk Management, and Loss Prevention programs across the Group.
- Develop strategies to protect company assets, guests, employees, contractors, and visitors.
- Ensure compliance with local legislation, health and safety regulations, fire life safety requirements, and corporate standards.
- Lead the Group's Threat and Vulnerability Assessment program and recommend appropriate mitigation measures.
- Ensure all properties maintain effective emergency preparedness, business continuity, and crisis management plans.
- Conduct periodic security risk assessments and audits across all hotels and hospitality outlets.
- Lead the development, implementation, and regular review of Crisis Management and Emergency Response Plans.
- Serve as the Group's lead advisor during emergencies, major incidents, or security related crises.
Loss Prevention & Investigations
- Develop Group wide loss prevention strategies to minimize financial loss, theft, fraud, and operational risks.
- Oversee investigations relating to theft, fraud, misconduct, accidents, security breaches, and other incidents.
- Ensure incident investigations are completed professionally, objectively, and in compliance with legal requirements.
- Monitor security trends and recommend preventive actions to reduce future incidents.
Compliance & Governance
- Ensure all properties comply with company security standards, policies, insurance requirements, and statutory regulations.
- Lead internal security audits and support external audits and regulatory inspections.
- Maintain oversight of Fire Life Safety compliance and associated documentation across the Group.
- Ensure security documentation, incident reporting, and investigation records meet legal and corporate standards.
Operational Excellence
- Monitor security operations across all hotels, restaurants, and hospitality venues.
- Ensure consistent implementation of patrol procedures, access control, CCTV monitoring, visitor management, key control, and Lost & Found procedures.
- Develop and maintain Group security standards and operational manuals.
- Review property security staffing structures and recommend operational improvements.
Leadership & People Development
- Provide leadership, coaching, and mentorship to Property Directors of Security, Security Managers, and security teams.
- Develop succession planning and career development programs for security professionals within the Group.
- Establish Group wide security training programs.
- Promote a strong safety and security culture throughout the organization.
Financial Management
- Develop and manage the Group Security budget.
- Review and approve property security budgets and capital expenditure proposals.
- Monitor departmental expenditure to ensure cost efficiency while maintaining operational effectiveness.
- Evaluate return on investment for security technologies, systems, and initiatives.
Technology & Innovation
- Oversee Group wide security technology, including CCTV systems, Access Control Systems, Alarm Monitoring, Visitor Management Systems, Incident Reporting Platforms.
- Identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency through technology and innovation.
Reporting & Analytics
- Develop executive security dashboards and performance reports.
- Analyze incident trends and identify areas requiring corrective action.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Security Management, Criminal Justice, Risk Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Professional security certifications (CPP, PSP, PCI, CSMP, NEBOSH, IOSH, or equivalent) preferred.
- Minimum 10 15 years of progressive security leadership experience within hospitality, luxury hotels, mixed use developments, or large corporate organizations.
- Minimum 5 years in a multi property or regional security leadership role.
- Strong knowledge of UAE health, safety, and security regulations (preferred).
- Experience managing crisis response, investigations, business continuity, and enterprise risk management.
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