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Chief Security
Role summary
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The Chief Security role requires substantial hotel security experience, preferably in a luxury or international property, together with strong knowledge of Indonesian safety regulations, emergency procedures, access control, investigations and crisis management. The candidate is expected to lead the security team, protect guests, employees and company assets, coordinate with local authorities, manage incident reporting and conduct regular risk assessments. Strong leadership, communication, discretion and decision-making skills are essential. Experience with CCTV systems, fire safety, workplace security training and emergency response is highly desirable. The successful candidate should be calm under pressure, service-minded and able to maintain a safe, welcoming environment for guests and colleagues.
Can I work in Indonesia?
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: Employer files a foreign-worker plan with the Ministry of Manpower and pays a USD 100 a month levy; in practice hotels hire foreigners only for manager and expert posts.
Watch for: Education that fits the post plus competence or 5 years' experience (by law); working on a visit visa risks deportation; the employer pays the levy and visa.
Official source: Ministry of Manpower: TKA Online, foreign-worker plan approval. Checked November 2026.
What the job usually comes with in Indonesia
Usual for Indonesia, varies by employer. Checked November 2026.
| Housing | Local staff live off site; managers get an allowance or a villa; remote island resorts may house staff |
|---|---|
| Meals | Duty meals in a staff canteen, or a daily meal allowance |
| Flights | Senior expat packages only: joining flight and a yearly home ticket |
| Service charge | 95% of the service charge goes to staff, half shared equally, half by seniority and performance (by law) |
| Contract | Fixed term tied to the work plan, up to 2 years at a time and renewable; no probation (by law) |
| Leave | 12 working days after a year plus 17 public holidays in 2026; one-month religious-holiday bonus (by law) |
| Income tax | 5% up to IDR 60 million a year (about USD 3,300), then 15%, 25%, 30% and 35% on higher income |
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.
About Shangri-La Jakarta
Shangri-La Jakarta is a luxury five-star hotel located in central Jakarta, Indonesia, and part of Shangri-La Group, an international hospitality company known for Asian-inspired service and high-quality guest experiences. The hotel serves business and leisure travelers, diplomatic guests, families and major corporate or social events. Its facilities typically include restaurants and bars, meeting and banquet venues, recreational areas, guest rooms and suites, and extensive guest-services operations. Shangri-La places strong emphasis on warm hospitality, professionalism, employee development and operational standards. Working at the Jakarta property can provide exposure to international hotel practices, multicultural teams and the demands of a busy capital-city environment. Security leadership is especially important because the hotel hosts prominent guests, large events and high volumes of visitors throughout the year.