Security Manager 1

W Herzliya is looking for a proactive, experienced Security Manager to lead the hotel’s security operations and ensure a safe and secure environment for our guests, employees, and visitors. This is an exciting opportunity to build and lead security operations in a luxury lifestyle hotel, combining strong operational leadership, risk management, and a hands-on approach to security in a dynamic hospitality environment.

Requirements

• Proven experience in security management, preferably in a hotel, hospitality, corporate, or other complex operational environment.
• Experience managing security teams and external security providers.
• Strong knowledge of security procedures, risk assessment, emergency response, and incident management.
• Familiarity with Israeli security regulations and experience working with local security authorities.
• Excellent leadership, communication, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to remain calm and effective under pressure and manage multiple priorities.
• Flexibility to work shifts and provide support when required, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Excellent Hebrew and English communication skills.

Key Responsibilities

Security Operations & Risk Management

• Lead the hotel’s day-to-day security operations, ensuring the safety and security of guests, employees, visitors, and hotel property.
• Develop, implement, and maintain security policies, procedures, emergency response plans, and risk assessments.
• Identify potential security risks and proactively implement measures to prevent and manage incidents.
• Oversee access control, CCTV operations, security systems, patrols, and incident reporting.
• Lead emergency preparedness, crisis response, and security drills.

Team Leadership & Management

• Recruit, train, supervise, and develop the hotel’s security team.
• Manage daily staffing, shift scheduling, briefings, and operational priorities.
• Ensure consistent adherence to security procedures, professional standards, and service expectations.
• Manage and monitor the performance of external security providers, ensuring compliance with hotel requirements and standards.

Stakeholder & Authority Relations

• Maintain effective working relationships with the Israel Police, local security authorities, emergency services, and other relevant stakeholders.
• Coordinate security arrangements for VIP guests, special events, and other high-profile activities.
• Ensure compliance with applicable Israeli laws, regulations, licensing requirements, and hotel security standards.

Guest Experience & Cross-Department Collaboration

• Work closely with hotel leadership and operational departments to integrate security into daily hotel operations.
• Balance robust security measures with the discreet, welcoming, and personalized service expected at a luxury hotel.
• Handle sensitive situations and security incidents professionally, calmly, and confidentially.