Security Manager

Security Manager

Requisition ID


2026-83859

Category


Security

Job Location

US-HI-Lahaina

Property

Royal Lahaina Resort

Compensation Minimum


USD $65,000.00/Yr.

Compensation Maximum


USD $68,000.00/Yr.

Pay Class


Full Time

Compensation Type

Yearly

Highgate Hotels

Highgate is a premier real estate investment and hospitality management company widely recognized as an innovator in the industry. Highgate is the dominant player in U.S. gateway markets including New York, Boston, Miami, San Francisco and Honolulu, with a rapidly expanding presence in Europe, Latin America, and the Caribbean. Highgate's portfolio of global properties represents an aggregate asset value exceeding $20B and generates over $5B in cumulative revenues. The company provides expert guidance through all stages of the hospitality property cycle, from planning and development through recapitalization or disposition. Highgate also has the creativity and bandwidth to develop bespoke hotel brands and utilizes industry-leading proprietary revenue management tools that identify and predict evolving market dynamics to drive out performance and maximize asset value. With an executive team consisting of some of the industry's most experienced hotel management leaders, the company is a trusted partner for top ownership groups and major hotel brands. Highgate maintains corporate offices in London, New York, Dallas, and Seattle.

Overview

The Security Manager is responsible for ensuring the operation of the Security Department in an attentive, friendly, efficient and courteous manner, providing all guests with a safe and secure environment throughout their stay, and for protecting hotel guests, employees and the physical property of the company.

Responsibilities

Motivate, coach, counsel and discipline all Security personnel according to Highgate Hotel's SOP's.
• Review Activity Reports of all security shifts daily.
• Review incident reports and ensure that they are written in a clear and concise manner.
• Efficiently relay all information involved in emergency situations to designated management.
• Assist outside agencies with all communication needs.
• Assist in supervising and reviewing investigations.
• Implement procedures to cover emergencies such as fires, bomb threats, weather problems, power outages and evacuation measures.
• Be an active member of the Safety Committee.
• Monitor and assist with procedures for Lost and Found items.
• Ensure that property patrols are regularly conducted, maintaining Security visibility and logging safety and security issues.
• Know Innkeeper's Laws and ensure the hotel's compliance.
• Know and ensure compliance with the Loss Prevention SOP's.
• Assist in training all department personnel in MSDS, HazComm, and Bloodborne Pathogen procedures.
• Maintain the Emergency response Kit.
• Assist the Human Resources Department with conducting quarterly locker room audits.
• Assist in preparing and conducting all Security interviews and follow hiring procedures according to Highgate Hotel's SOP's.
• Develop employee morale and ensure training of Security personnel.
• Review Security staff's worked hours for payroll compilation and submit to Accounting on a timely basis.
• Assist in preparing employee Schedule according to business forecast, payroll budget guidelines and productivity requirements.
• Maintain Highgate Hotel SOP's regarding Purchase Orders, vouchering of invoices and checkbook accounting.
• Maintain a professional working relationship and promote open lines of communication with managers, employees and other departments.
• Ensure implementation of all Highgate Hotel's policies and house rules. Understand hospitality terms.
• Ensure sign off of all Service Standards by Position for Security staff.
• Must carry a cell phone and/or radio at all times. Operate radios efficiently and professionally in communicating with hotel staff. Ensure the proper use of radio etiquette within the department.
• Establish and maintain key control system.
• Maintain required pars of all Security office and stationary supplies.
• Perform guest and employee escorts as required.
• Conduct bag and package inspections.
• Conduct daily key audits and follow up on any discrepancies.
• Assist with guest requests and guestroom entries while maintaining proper security and guest privacy.
• Review Security log book and Guest Request log on a daily basis.
• Maintain an organized and comprehensive filing system with documentation of purchases, vouchering, schedules, forecasts, reports and tracking logs.
• Monitor and ensure the use of the employee entrance.

Qualifications

Education & Experience:

• At least 2 years of progressive experience in a hotel or a related field.
• Supervisory experience preferred.
• Must be proficient in computer programs including MS Office/Word/Excel, Company approved spreadsheets and word processing.
• Must have a valid driver's license from the applicable state.
• Must possess and maintain a valid State of Hawaii Security Guard Registration ("Hawaii Guard Card") throughout employment.

Physical requirements:

• Long hours sometimes required.
• Heavy work - Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.
• Must be able to climb stairs, descend stairs and run.
• On occasion must physically deter individuals who pose a threat to guests and/or employees.

General Requirements

• Maintain a warm and friendly demeanor at all times.
• Must be able to effectively communicate both verbally and written, with all level of employees and guests in an attentive, friendly, courteous and service oriented manner.
• Must be effective at listening to, understanding, and clarifying concerns raised by employees and guests.
• Must be able to multitask and prioritize departmental functions to meet deadlines.
• Approach all encounters with guests and employees in an attentive, friendly, courteous and service-oriented manner.
• Attend all hotel required meetings and trainings.
• Participate in M.O.D. coverage as needed.
• Maintain regular attendance in compliance with Highgate Hotel Standards, as required by scheduling, which will vary according to the needs of the hotel.
• Maintain high standards of personal appearance and grooming, which include wearing nametags.
• Comply with Highgate Hotel Standards and regulations to encourage safe and efficient hotel operations.
• Maximize efforts towards productivity, identify problem areas and assist in implementing solutions.
• Must be effective in handling problems, including anticipating, preventing, identifying and solving problems as necessary.
• Must be able to understand and evaluate complex information, data, etc. from various sources to meet appropriate objectives.
• Must be able to maintain confidentiality of information.
• Perform other duties as requested by management.

Benefits

We are pleased to offer to our full-time associates a comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to support your health, well-being, and financial future.

• Medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance
  401(k) Retirement Plan with employer matching contributions
• Paid holidays
• Paid vacation
• Paid sick leave (provided in accordance with applicable law)
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• Educational opportunities / Tuition reimbursement
• Paid jury duty leave, personal leave, medical leave, and military leave in accordance with applicable law

For Employees Based in Washington:

• 8 paid holidays per year
• Up to 20 days of paid vacation per year, based on classification and length of service
• Paid Sick & Safe Time accrues at 1 hour for every 30 hours worked, with up to 72 hours of unused time carried over from one anniversary year to the next.

For Employees Based in Colorado:

• 8 paid holidays per year; employees working in the City of Denver receive 64 hours of designated holiday time per calendar year
• Up to 20 days of paid vacation per year, based on classification and length of service
• 6 days or 48 hours of Paid Sick Leave per year, accrued at 1 hour for every 30 hours worked.

For Employees Based in California:

• 8 paid holidays per year
• Up to 20 days of paid vacation per year, based on classification and length of service, capped at 1.5x annual accrual rate; non-supervisory employees working in the City of Los Angeles accrue up to 22 days of Compensated Time Off, based on length of service capped at 192 hours of combined PST and CTO.
• Paid Sick Time accrues at 1 hour for every 30 hours worked, unused time is carried over from one anniversary year to the next up to a maximum of 80 hours; employees working in the City of Los Angeles are provided 40 hours of Paid Sick Time annually on their anniversary, unused time is not carried over from one anniversary year to the next.

Please note that certain benefits described above for associates in Washington, Colorado, and California may vary for associates covered by a Collective Bargaining Agreement ("CBA"). For such associates, eligibility for and the terms and conditions of benefits are governed by the applicable CBA and any applicable plan documents, and may differ from the benefits described above. In the event of any conflict or inconsistency, the terms of the applicable CBA and governing plan documents will control, as applicable.

**The above-referenced benefits do not apply to part-time positions

Posting Date

This job opening was posted on 10/09/2026 and will remain open for at least 75 days.