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Security Officer
Role summary
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The Security Officer is responsible for protecting guests, employees, property and hotel assets. Typical requirements include previous security or hospitality experience, good communication skills, physical fitness, attention to detail and the ability to remain calm during emergencies. First-aid, fire-safety or security training is advantageous. The successful candidate should be reliable, discreet, professionally presented and willing to work rotating shifts, including nights, weekends and public holidays. Duties may include patrols, monitoring access points and CCTV, responding to incidents, writing reports, assisting guests and enforcing Hilton safety procedures. A valid work permit and any locally required security credentials will also be necessary.
Can I work in the Seychelles?
Never pay anyone for a visa or a job offer. A real employer pays the permit costs and never asks you for money.
How it works
How it works: Gainful Occupation Permit after a local-first test; tied to one employer and one post.
Official source: Immigration and Civil Status: Gainful Occupation Permit. Checked November 2026.
What the job usually comes with in the Seychelles
Usual for the Seychelles, varies by employer. Checked November 2026.
| Housing | Provided (live-in) |
|---|---|
| Meals | Duty meals or full board |
| Flights | Joining flight; home ticket every 2 years |
| Service charge | No law; some resorts share it |
| Contract | About 2 years |
| Leave | 21 working days |
| Income tax | Expats 15% from the first rupee, up to 30% |
Senior staff often get more than line staff, for example a single room or a yearly home flight. Ask the employer what the job includes before you accept.
Guidance, not legal advice. Rules change; your employer confirms the details for your case.
Working in the Seychelles
Who can work there by passport, what a job usually includes, and island life.
About Hilton
Hilton is a major international hospitality company operating a broad portfolio of hotels and resorts under brands such as Hilton Hotels & Resorts, Waldorf Astoria, Conrad, DoubleTree and Hampton. Founded in 1919, the company serves leisure and business travellers across many countries and is recognised for guest service, professional standards and structured employee development. In Seychelles, Hilton operates luxury properties including Hilton Seychelles Labriz Resort & Spa and Hilton Seychelles Northolme Resort & Spa. Resort employees typically work in an international environment and support high service, safety and sustainability standards. Benefits for island-based roles can vary by property and may include staff accommodation, meals, transport, service charge, medical support and training. Exact pay, benefits, duties and contract conditions should be confirmed directly with Hilton during recruitment.