Security Officer

The Hongkong and Shanghai Hotels, Limited; City Of London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious hotel in London is seeking a Security Officer to ensure the safety and security of its guests and staff. The ideal candidate will have experience in a similar role, a strong ability to work in a team, and possess excellent communication skills. This position requires a calm demeanor, particularly in stressful situations, and the ability to work night shifts as needed. Competitive remuneration and benefits are provided.

Benefits

Market-leading remuneration

Attractive benefits

Service charge

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a security role in a similar environment preferred.
• Strong ability to work as part of a team.
• Understanding of security operations best practices.

Responsibilities

• Ensure a safe and secure environment for all guests and staff.
• Exceed guest expectations with service.
• Maintain professionalism while on duty.

Skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Calmness under stress

Fluent English communication

Job description

The Peninsula London is delighted to announce that we are hiring a Security Officer to ensure the security and safety of The Peninsula London guests, residents, colleagues, and hotel assets.

We take pride in recruiting our talent from diverse and inclusive backgrounds as we strive to create a family oriented and mixed workforce.

• An exceptional opportunity to join our high-profile flagship hotel in London
• Market-leading remuneration, service charge, and attractive benefits
• Join our award-winning group, working alongside a highly experienced team

Key accountabilities

• Exceed guest expectations with service, in keeping with the Peninsula Service Principles.
• Provide a safe and secure environment for guests, residents, visitors and colleagues, the hotel, residences, the company and their belongings in a prompt and timely manner.
• Maintain the highest level of presentation, visibility, and professionalism whilst on duty.
• Be thoroughly familiar with the outlay of the hotel building.

General requirements

• Previous track record of relevant working experience in similar capacity in a similar environment preferred.
• Strong ability to learn and work as part of a team.
• A can-do attitude.
• An understanding of security industry best practice across relevant security operations (loss prevention, conflict resolution, access control…).
• The ability to remain calm in stressful situations.
• Fluent English communication proficiency. Expertise in a second language would be desirable.
• This position requires the fulfilment of night shift duties based on the operational needs of the business. The ability and willingness to work during these hours is a necessary condition of employment.

We are delighted to receive your CV and will liaise with suitable candidates directly.