About this role
*Security Officer (Nights only) Opening*- Park Plaza Waterloo
At Park Plaza, authenticity is at the heart of everything we do. The friendly face of Park Plaza, you will do more than just welcome our guests. As a Security Officer, you will give them real peace of mind by keeping everyone in our hotel safe and secure.
As a Security Officer, You Will Receive
- Salary: £13.72 per hour + Excellent Benefits
- Heavily discounted hotel room rates in Europe (extends to the Radisson Hotel Group and family & friends)
- 50% F&B discount at our restaurants and bars (for your whole party)
- Start with 30 days holiday per year - incl bank holidays
- Two free meals per day - including days off if you wish to come in!
- Access to 40% of your pay before payday through Wagestream!
- Recommend a Friend scheme - £750
- BenefitHub – Discounted prices at hundreds of online and high street stores, supermarkets, major retailers, attractions, restaurants and cinemas.
- Vitality at work scheme with great gym discounts & more
- Ride to Work Scheme & free local cycling lessons
- Travel season ticket loans *
- 24/7 access to our Employee Assistance Programme
- Rotas published at least two weeks in advance (if applicable)
- Departmental productivity and service incentive schemes *
- Uniforms provided (if applicable) & free dry cleaning
- Annual Staff parties and events
- Company pension plan & award-winning training
The Ideal Candidate For The Security Officer Will
- Have excellent interpersonal skills, the ability to connect with others and great attention to detail
- Ensure employees, guests and visitors’ safety and security within the hotel
- Be well-organised, an excellent communicator and committed to building and developing their team
- Share our values: Trust, Respect, Teamwork, Enthusiasm, Commitment & Care
- Have previous experience as a Security Guard or Security Officer
- Have a valid SIA Door Supervisor licence
Renowned for creating memorable moments, Park Plaza caters to both leisure and business travellers with stylish guest rooms and versatile meeting facilities which are perfectly complemented by award-winning restaurants and bars.
Park Plaza. Be part of it.
About security roles for ex-police
Security management, operations and consultancy roles. Years of operational policing — command, incident response, public order — translate directly into corporate security, and employers in this sector actively rate police experience.
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What security roles pay ex-police
Advertised UK ranges, editorial estimates reviewed July 2026
| Security officer (SIA) | £24,000–£29,000 |
| Security supervisor / team leader | £28,000–£34,000 |
| Site / security manager | £38,000–£52,000 |
| Regional / operations security manager | £50,000–£65,000 |