Senior Officer Safety & Security

About the role

Oman Air is seeking a Senior Officer Safety & Security to lead safety and security operations within its catering facilities in Muscat. The role involves overseeing day‑to‑day security and safety activities, coordinating with internal and external stakeholders, and ensuring a smooth transition to new catering premises.

Key responsibilities

• Manage daily security operations in catering premises and liaise with ROP and Group Security.
• Oversee safety matters related to catering activities and represent the catering unit in safety and security meetings.
• Conduct safety and security training for staff and contracted personnel.
• Prepare and manage the annual budget for the safety and security section.
• Develop the safety and security team for the upcoming new catering facility at the new airport.
• Ensure complete security coverage by preparing additional staff for the new facilities.
• Restructure the catering safety and security group, adding officers and assistants with specialist expertise.
• Supervise the transition from the old to the new catering unit, maintaining safety and security standards.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree with at least 5 years of relevant experience, or a diploma with 8 years of experience.
• Professional safety and security qualification is an advantage.
• Completion of recognized safety courses such as IOSH, NEBOSH, or equivalent.
• Experience delivering safety training, seminars and presentations.
• Previous supervision of a minimum of 10 staff members per shift.

Required skills