Security Officer

Sofitel London Heathrow; London; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join an award-winning hotel as a Security Officer. You will ensure a safe environment, assisting in security measures for guests and VIPs, while being part of a dynamic team. Your proactive approach and professionalism will enhance guest experiences in a high-profile setting.

Benefits

20 days holiday

Free meals on duty

Uniform dry cleaning

Discount rates for friends & family

Food and beverage discounts

Employee assistance programme

Christmas gifts and employee parties

Wage stream

Long service recognition award

Qualifications

• SIA Licence is a must.
• 5-star hotel experience in a similar role is an advantage.
• Smart and professional appearance required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure a safe and secure environment for guests and employees.
• Monitor surveillance cameras and assist with investigations.
• Conduct security patrols and random checks.

Skills

Confidence

Professionalism

Team support

Calm under pressure

Proactive manner

Job description

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Holiday – 20 days holiday, enhanced after 5 years of service.

But there’s more...

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.

Wage stream.

Employee assistance programme.

Arora star employee recognition.

Long service recognition award.

About us...

Sofitel Heathrow is an award-winning hotel that is the perfect blend of style and convenience. With 605 spacious ensuite rooms plus a selection of restaurants and bars showcasing fresh international flavours. Our luxurious hotel is connected to terminal 5 and has spa and fitness facilities. The 45 meeting rooms include a flexible ballroom accommodating up to 1,300 delegates.

A bit about what you will do...

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

Assisting our Security Manager in implementing security measures for the visits of guests and VIPs to the hotel and surrounding area.

Monitoring surveillance cameras and assisting with investigations when necessary.

Carrying out security patrols ensuring no unauthorised access in matters involving security, fire, and health & safety.

Conducting random checks of key registers and locker checks to ensure the hotel’s policies are adhered to and reporting on discrepancies.

Ensuring no undesirables loiter in or around the hotel premises.

Being alert for any unusual packages, guests, or vehicles and advising the security manager.

More about you...

Confidence & professionalism when interacting with high-profile guests.

Remaining 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 a must.

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.