Security Manager

Job Description

The Security Manager is responsible for protecting guests, employees, visitors, and hotel property while maintaining a safe and welcoming environment. Requirements typically include relevant security or hotel experience, supervisory skills, knowledge of emergency procedures, incident reporting, access control, fire safety, and local regulations. A background in law enforcement, military service, or hospitality security may be advantageous. The successful candidate should demonstrate sound judgment, professionalism, strong communication, discretion, and the ability to manage emergencies calmly. Responsibilities may include leading the security team, conducting patrols and investigations, coordinating with public authorities, reviewing CCTV operations, and delivering staff training.

Company Info

Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts is a luxury hospitality group founded in Hong Kong, with hotels and resorts across Asia, the Middle East, Europe, North America, and other international destinations. The brand is known for warm Asian hospitality, high service standards, and premium accommodation, dining, wellness, and event facilities. Shangri-La Singapore is a large luxury hotel set near Orchard Road, offering extensive guest rooms, restaurants, gardens, meeting spaces, and recreational facilities. The company employs professionals across hotel operations, food and beverage, engineering, sales, finance, guest services, and security. Working for Shangri-La generally involves a strong focus on guest care, teamwork, operational discipline, cultural awareness, and continuous service improvement.

Destination Guide

Singapore is a compact, highly developed island city with strong opportunities in hospitality, tourism, finance, technology, healthcare, logistics, and professional services. Its culture blends Chinese, Malay, Indian, and international influences, reflected in its food, festivals, languages, and neighborhoods. Lifestyle is convenient and generally safe, with efficient public transport, excellent healthcare, shopping, parks, and diverse dining. Living costs, especially rent, are relatively high. Foreign workers normally require an employer-sponsored work pass; eligibility depends on qualifications, salary, and role, with Employment Pass and S Pass routes commonly used for professional and skilled positions. New arrivals should arrange compliant accommodation, understand employment terms, and budget for deposits, transport, insurance, and daily expenses. Singapore’s warm, humid climate and fast-paced working environment are important factors when relocating.