Security Attendant - Sheraton Kota Kinabalu

Job Description

The Security Attendant helps protect guests, employees, hotel property and confidential information at Sheraton Kota Kinabalu. Typical responsibilities include patrolling the property, monitoring entrances and surveillance systems, responding to incidents, writing reports, assisting with emergency procedures and enforcing hotel security standards. Candidates should be physically fit, observant, reliable and comfortable working rotating shifts, weekends and public holidays. Good communication skills, calm judgment and the ability to deal professionally with guests and colleagues are essential. Previous security, hospitality, military or emergency-response experience is advantageous. Candidates may need relevant Malaysian security credentials, a clean background and basic knowledge of safety, first aid and incident-reporting procedures.

Company Info

Sheraton Kota Kinabalu is an international-style hotel serving business and leisure travelers in Sabah, Malaysian Borneo. It operates under Sheraton Hotels & Resorts, a Marriott International brand known for full-service accommodation, restaurants, meeting facilities and community-focused guest spaces. The hotel provides hospitality careers across rooms, food and beverage, engineering, security, sales and administration. Employees generally work in a multicultural environment and follow Marriott standards for guest service, safety, ethics and operational consistency. Sheraton properties typically offer structured procedures, workplace training and opportunities to develop within the wider Marriott network, although benefits and career progression depend on the local employment contract. Its location in Kota Kinabalu places staff close to the city’s waterfront, shopping areas, transport links and Sabah’s nature and island attractions.

Destination Guide

Kota Kinabalu is on the west coast of Malaysian Borneo, with easy access to islands in Tunku Abdul Rahman Marine Park, including Gaya, Manukan and Sapi. The city offers opportunities in hotels, restaurants, tourism, retail, healthcare, education, construction and logistics. Sabah culture combines Malay, Chinese, Indigenous and other communities, with local food, markets, festivals and a generally friendly lifestyle. Living costs are usually lower than Kuala Lumpur, though central rents and imported goods can be expensive. The climate is hot, humid and tropical, with heavier rain during monsoon periods. Foreign workers normally need an employer-sponsored work permit and should not begin employment before approval. Employers commonly manage the application, medical checks and related paperwork. New arrivals should confirm salary, accommodation, transport, insurance and permit conditions in writing before relocating.