Security Officer

02- Security; Greater London; On-site; GBP 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading security provider in Greater London seeks Security Officers to ensure a safe environment for guests and employees. Responsibilities include assisting in security measures for VIPs, monitoring surveillance, and conducting patrols to prevent unauthorized access. Candidates should have an SIA Licence, excellent communication skills, and ideally experience in a 5-star hotel setting. The role offers a competitive salary of £28,080, free meals, and opportunities for career growth.

Benefits

Free meals on duty

Uniform offered and dry cleaned

Employee discounts at Arora Hotels

Food and beverage discounts

Christmas gifts and employee parties

Long service recognition award

Qualifications

• 5-star hotel experience in a similar role is advantageous.
• Ability to handle disciplinary or criminal cases correctly.

Responsibilities

• Ensure a safe and secure environment for guests and employees.
• Assist in implementing security measures for VIP guests.
• Monitor security cameras and assist in investigations.
• Conduct security patrols and check for unauthorized access.
• Ensure no suspicious activity occurs on premises.

Skills

Confidence & professionalism

Excellent communication skills

Calm under pressure

Approachable and proactive manner

Education

SIA Licence

Job description

Salary & Holiday

Salary – £28,080 plus service charge. Holiday – 28 days holiday, enhanced after 5 years of service.

Benefits

• Free meals on duty.
• Uniform offered and dry cleaned.
• Discounted employee friends & family rates at Arora Hotels.
• Food and beverage discounts.
• Christmas gifts and employee parties.
• Introduce a friend scheme.
• Cycle 2 work scheme.
• UK attraction discounts @ Merlin Entertainments.
• Taste card.
• Life assurance scheme.
• Wage stream.
• Employee assistance programme.
• Arora star employee recognition.
• Long service recognition award.

About us

Nestled on Greenwich Peninsula, attached to the O2, Intercontinental London O2 embraces a captivating backdrop of the River Thames and Canary Wharf. Our five‑star hotel includes 453 bedrooms, a diverse dining selection, spa facilities, state‑of‑the‑art conference and meeting rooms including the UK largest pillar‑free ballroom.

What you will do

Security Officers in our team always ensure a safe and secure environment for both guest and employees of our hotel and grounds.

• Assist the Security Manager in putting security measures in place for the visits of guests and VIPs to the hotel and surrounding area.
• Monitor surveillance cameras and assist with investigations when necessary.
• Carry out security patrols ensuring no unauthorised access in matters involving security, fire and health & safety.
• Conduct random checks of key registers and locker checks to ensure the hotel’s policies are adhered to and report on discrepancies.
• Ensure no undesirables loiter in or around the hotel premises.
• Be alert for any unusual packages, guests or vehicles and advise the security manager.

More about you

• Confidence & professionalism when interacting with high profile guests.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Remain calm whilst under pressure.
• Ability to be correct, secure and courteous in handling any disciplinary or criminal cases.
• You value being part of a team and supporting your colleagues.
• A smart and professional appearance.
• Most of all, you will have an approachable, positive, and proactive manner.
• 5-star hotel experience in a similar role would be a real advantage.
• SIA Licence required.

Grow with us

We are growing rapidly and with growth comes advancement opportunities. Being part of the Arora group there are exciting opportunities for career progression and development across our properties and brands.