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Security Officer
Role summary
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The Security Officer helps protect guests, employees, hotel property and company assets at Kerry Hotel, Hong Kong. Typical requirements include relevant hotel, commercial or security experience, good physical fitness, alertness, basic computer skills and the ability to communicate in English and Chinese; Cantonese is generally valuable. A valid Hong Kong security personnel permit may be required, or the successful candidate must be eligible to obtain one. The role may involve patrols, access control, incident response, CCTV monitoring, emergency assistance and writing clear reports. Candidates are expected to remain calm and professional, provide courteous guest service, follow safety procedures, work rotating shifts including nights and holidays, and cooperate effectively with hotel departments and local authorities.
Can I work in Hong Kong?
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How it works
How it works: Hotel line jobs only via the Labour Department's import scheme: 4-week local test, median wage, 2 local staff per import; managers get a General Employment Policy visa.
Watch for: Since 16 June 2026 kitchen and table-service jobs need a 6-week local test and 3 local staff per import; the hotel applies, you cannot apply yourself.
Official source: Labour Department: Enhanced Supplementary Labour Scheme. Checked November 2026.
What the job usually comes with in Hong Kong
Usual for Hong Kong, varies by employer. Checked November 2026.
| Housing | Not for local hires; imported line staff are housed by the hotel, at most 20% of pay deducted (scheme rule) |
|---|---|
| Meals | Staff canteen or duty meals common; free for imported workers when provided (scheme rule) |
| Flights | None for local hires; imported workers get free flights both ways (scheme rule); managers negotiate |
| Service charge | Varies by hotel; ask how the service charge is shared before you accept |
| Contract | Imported workers: 24 months at most, then 7+ days home leave and a new approval (scheme rule) |
| Leave | 7 days a year, rising to 14 after 9 years, plus 15 statutory holidays (by law) |
| Income tax | 0% up to HKD 145,000 a year (about USD 18,600), then 2% to 17%; pension (MPF) 5%, max HKD 1,500 a month |
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 Kerry Hotel, Hong Kong
Kerry Hotel, Hong Kong is a luxury waterfront hotel in Hung Hom, operated by Shangri-La Group, one of Asia’s leading hospitality companies. The hotel is known for its contemporary design, Victoria Harbour views, spacious rooms, restaurants and bars, meeting facilities, and energetic service style. It welcomes business travellers, leisure guests, families and event groups, and forms part of the group’s international portfolio of hotels and resorts. Employees typically work in a multicultural environment with structured hotel operating standards, guest-service expectations and opportunities to develop within hospitality. For a Security Officer, the property offers a busy setting requiring close coordination with Front Office, Engineering, Housekeeping, Food and Beverage, management and emergency services. Benefits and conditions depend on the specific contract, but may include staff meals, uniform provision, medical coverage, training and hotel or group discounts.