Keep our guests, team and hotels safe. Lead security, fire and life safety, and occupational safety and health at a KiN hotel in Kuala Lumpur — with warmth, discretion and a steady hand.
About the role
You lead the hotel's security team and the Emergency Response Team, fire wardens and first aiders, and advise hotel leadership on all safety and security matters.
Reports to: Director / Manager – Hotel Services & Facilities
Location: Kuala Lumpur (in person)
Key responsibilities
- Lead day-to-day security operations: patrols, CCTV, access control, key control and shift briefings
- Maintain and test the Fire Safety, Emergency Response, Evacuation and Crisis Management Plans; run fire drills to BOMBA requirements
- Inspect fire safety equipment and report defects to Engineering; support Fire Certificate renewal
- Run the safety and health programme under OSHA 1994 (as amended 2022), including HIRARC and PPE compliance
- Act as secretary to the Safety & Health Committee and report accidents and dangerous occurrences to DOSH as required
- Monitor scheduled waste and effluent with Engineering in line with the Environmental Quality Act 1974
- Respond to incidents, conduct investigations and root-cause analysis, and keep accurate reports
- Manage contractor screening, permit-to-work and any outsourced security contractor
- Train the security team, Emergency Response Team, fire wardens and employees; arrange yearly first aid refreshers
- Work with Front Office, Housekeeping, Engineering, F&B and Sales & Marketing on events and VIP arrivals, and with the Police, BOMBA, DOSH and DOE
Qualifications
- Degree in Occupational Safety & Health, Security Management, Operations Management or a related field, or equivalent
- More than 5 years in a similar security and safety role within the hospitality industry
- OSH Coordinator certification or equivalent recognised by DOSH; fire safety management training; First Aid and CPR. Safety & Health Officer (SHO) registration is an advantage
- Knowledge of OSHA 1994 (as amended 2022), Fire Services Act 1988, Environmental Quality Act 1974 and PDPA 2010 (as amended 2024)
- Strong investigation, report-writing and training skills; calm and sound judgement under pressure
- Good written and spoken English and Bahasa Malaysia
What to expect
- Rostered managerial hours, including weekends, public holidays and night checks as required
- On call 24 hours for fire alarms, emergencies, serious incidents and security breaches
- Extended standing and walking during patrols and inspections, indoors and outdoors
- The position is transferable: you may be transferred or assigned to manage other KiN-managed properties in Malaysia, including pre-openings, subject to your employment contract and applicable law
Pay: From RM7,000.00 per month
Work Location: In person