Edwin Kariuki

I am security professional with over 15 years' experience in the industry. Throughout my career, I have developed a string understanding of security protocols and procedures, as well as an ability to identify potential threats and risks. To work in an organization where I can grow to a senior level of responsibility while making significant contribution based on my experience and trainings to the success of the organization.

Assistant Security Manager - Rixos Premium Qetaifan Island North

(2023-09)

• Conducting risk assessment & Security Audit internal & Audit for Security Outsource, KPI for the hotel and ensure compliance with Accor Audit safety and security
• Overseeing all aspects of the Security Department, developing security measures and assuring the overall security of Guests and team members
• Assisting the Director of Safety and Security in Security operations, as well as managing, training, and assessing performance of the entire security personnel
• Writing and developing security policies and procedures for the security department, overseeing all necessary training modules and procedures for security staff, team members, as well dealing with VIPs when necessary
• Monitoring all unauthorized vandalism and removal of property, reviewing and writing reports of all incidents within the property
• Inspecting all areas to ensure that they are free of any safety and fire hazards, and taking safety precautions
• Reviewing and updating crisis manual, and emergency plan, compliance with Accor rules, policy
• Ensure Compliance with Accor Alert Procedure
• To review the Crisis Management plan, strategic plan and Close down procedure documents and amend the same whenever there are any changes
• Preparation of documents regarding legal requirements for the MOI-CCTV inspections and the civil defense certifications
• Patrolling the premises as well as conducting risk assessments and reporting the same to the concerned departments for rectifications
• Experienced in emergency responses as well as excellent at planning and executing security protocols and procedures in such cases
• Assists the hotel in complying with the local Fire Safety Legislations as well as performing audits/inspections over the same
• Planning and conducting regular trainings to the team members to raise their Security awareness
• Conducting Inter-departmental Security trainings
• Strictly enforcing access control measures on entry as well as exit points for individuals, materials and vehicles
• Ensuring a safe environment for both Guests and team members by ensuring that all the security procedures are adhered to
• Conducting daily audits of the CCTV system and following up with the service provider in case of discrepancies. Conducting investigations in case of Guest and team members Complaints
• Liaising with local authorities whenever the need arose
• Conducting weekly Fire drills and other trainings to the security team as well as team members
• Programming doors as well as lock issues whenever the same arose

Security Supervisor - Minor Hotel Group [Al Najada Hotel by Tivoli & OAKs Apartments]

(2019-03 - 2023-09)

• To review the Crisis Management plan, strategic plan and Close down procedure documents and amend the same whenever there are any changes
• Preparation of documents regarding legal requirements for the MOI-CCTV inspections and the civil defense certifications
• Patrolling the premises as well as conducting risk assessments and reporting the same to the concerned departments for rectifications
• Experienced in emergency responses as well as excellent at planning and executing security protocols and procedures in such cases
• Assists the hotel in complying with the local Fire Safety Legislations as well as performing audits/inspections over the same
• Planning and conducting regular trainings to the team members to raise their Security awareness
• Conducting Inter-departmental Security trainings

Assistant Security Manager - Dusit Thani – Nairobi Kenya - Nairobi, Kenya

(2018-03 - 2018-12)

• Strictly enforcing access control measures on entry as well as exit points for individuals, materials and vehicles
• Ensuring a safe environment for both Guests and team members by ensuring that all the security procedures are adhered to
• Conducting daily audits of the CCTV system and following up with the service provider in case of discrepancies. Conducting investigations in case of Guest and team members Complaints
• Liaising with local authorities whenever the need arose
• Conducting weekly Fire drills and other trainings to the security team as well as team members
• Programming doors as well as lock issues whenever the same arose

Senior Loss prevention Supervisor - Banana Island Resort Doha by Anantara – Qatar - Doha, Qatar

(2017-11 - 2018-03)

• Preparation of documents regarding legal requirements for the MOI-CCTV inspections and the civil defense certifications
• Patrolling the premises as well as conducting risk assessments and reporting the same to the concerned departments for rectifications
• Experienced in emergency responses as well as excellent at planning and executing security protocols and procedures in such cases
• Assists the hotel in complying with the local Fire Safety Legislations as well as performing audits/inspections over the same
• Planning and conducting regular trainings to the team members to raise their Security awareness

Security Officer - Accor Hotel Raffles Dubai - Dubai

(2007-10 - 2009-10)

• To review the Crisis Management plan, strategic plan and Close down procedure documents and amend the same whenever there are any changes
• Preparation of documents regarding legal requirements for the MOI-CCTV inspections and the civil defense certifications
• Patrolling the premises as well as conducting risk assessments and reporting the same to the concerned departments for rectifications
• Experienced in emergency responses as well as excellent at planning and executing security protocols and procedures in such cases
• Assists the hotel in complying with the local Fire Safety Legislations as well as performing audits/inspections over the same
• Planning and conducting regular trainings to the team members to raise their Security awareness
• Conducting Inter-departmental Security trainings

Diploma - Security Management & Legal Studies - Crown ways Institute of Professional Studies (2012 - 2013)

Certificate - Security Manager's certificate - Dubai Police Academy (2009-06 - 2009-06)