Security Guard

About the role

Oman Air is looking for a security guard to ensure the safe and secure access of employees, visitors, contractors and authorised personnel to its facilities. The role covers access control, maintaining a visible security presence, responding promptly to security incidents and protecting company assets in line with Oman Air's security policies and procedures.

Key responsibilities

• Control entry and exit of employees, visitors, contractors and service providers according to approved access control procedures, verify identification cards, visitor passes and access authorisations, register visitors and escort them when required, and prevent unauthorised access to premises or restricted areas.
• Maintain a visible security presence, conduct routine patrols of assigned buildings, offices and facilities, inspect doors, emergency exits and gates, and operate security screening equipment and access control systems where applicable.
• Respond immediately to security alarms, suspicious activity and emergencies, report incidents and hazards, coordinate with emergency services or the Royal Oman Police when needed, and preserve the scene until relieved.
• Protect property, equipment and facilities from theft, vandalism and misuse; report malfunctions of security systems, CCTV and access control devices; support evacuation procedures.
• Provide professional assistance and directions to employees and visitors, enforce security requirements courteously and handle enquiries without compromising security.
• Maintain visitor logs and access records, prepare incident, occurrence and shift handover reports, record observations during duty and carry out other duties assigned by the Security Supervisor.

Required profile

• Secondary school certificate with 2 years of relevant work experience, preferably in a security function or military/police service.
• OR less than secondary school with 4 years of work experience in aviation or similar functions.
• Basic working knowledge of English and Arabic.

Required skills

• Attention to detail and awareness of others' reactions.
• Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures and strategies.
• Logic and reasoning to identify strengths, weaknesses and alternative solutions.