Security Officer - Knightsbridge, London

Jumeirah; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A luxury hospitality leader in the UK seeks a Security Officer to ensure guest safety by monitoring activities in and around the hotel. Responsibilities include conducting patrols, managing access control, and responding to emergencies. The ideal candidate must have previous hotel security experience and be SIA licensed, with strong English skills and interpersonal abilities. Benefits include a supportive work environment, health care, and competitive salary.

Benefits

Supportive and inclusive work environment

Access to Learning & Development programmes

Opportunities for internal mobility

Colleague discounts on food, beverage, and hotel stays

Health care and insurance benefits

Competitive salary + excellent service charge

Extra holiday for significant birthdays

Discount on Jumeirah perks website

Dry cleaning of uniform

Meals on duty

Responsibilities

• Ensure guest safety by monitoring entrances, exits, and public areas.
• Conduct regular patrols of hotel grounds and guest floors.
• Manage access control by verifying the identity of visitors.
• Respond promptly to alarms, emergencies, or disturbances.
• Assist with lost and found procedures and guest inquiries.

Skills

Hotel security officer experience

SIA Licenced

Certified Security training

Police/Military background

Excellent level of English (reading, writing, speaking)

Microsoft Office programs (Intermediate)

Knowledge of fire-fighting equipment and CCTV equipment

First aid and CPR training

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Job description

Responsibilities

Ensure guest safety by monitoring entrances, exits, and public areas for unauthorized access or suspicious activities.

Conduct regular patrols of hotel grounds, guest floors, and back‑of‑house areas to maintain a secure environment.

Manage access control by verifying the identity of visitors, vendors, and contractors entering the hotel premises.

Respond promptly to alarms, emergencies, or disturbances, coordinating with hotel management and emergency services as needed.

Assist with lost and found procedures, ensuring the secure handling and storage of guest belongings.

Handle guest inquiries related to security, providing reassurance and assistance as needed.

Qualifications & Skills

• Hotel security officer experience
• SIA Licenced
• Certified Security training
• Police/Military background
• Excellent level of English read, write and spoken
• Microsoft Office programs (Intermediate)
• Knowledge of fire‑fighting equipment and CCTV equipment
• First aid and CPR training
• Interpersonal skills
• Communications skills

About Jumeirah

Jumeirah, a global leader in luxury hospitality and a member of Dubai Holding, operates an exceptional portfolio of 31 properties, including 33 signature F&B restaurants, across the Middle East, Europe, Asia and Africa.

Benefits

• Supportive and inclusive work environment
• Access to Learning & Development programmes and clear career pathways
• Opportunities for internal mobility within our global network
• Colleague discounts on food, beverage and hotel stays worldwide
• Health care and insurance benefits
• Competitive salary + excellent service charge
• Extra holiday for significant birthdays (21, 30, 40, etc.)
• Jumeirah perks website access - discount
• Dry cleaning of uniform or business attire
• Meals on duty