Security Officer- The Dorchester

About this role

Join us as a Security Officer at The Dorchester, recognised as one of ‘The Sunday Times Top 10 Best Places to Work for’ in 2024-2026 and ‘Hotel of the year – London’ at the 2024 AA Hospitality Awards. We continually strive to build and nurture a culture where inclusiveness is part of our DNA, reflected in our values of passion, personality, respect, working together, and creativity. We believe that a variety of perspectives enriches our culture and drives our success.

We care about your career and are known for having the absolute best people in the industry. When you join us as Security Officer, you start a unique opportunity to become celebrated as the very best in your field. You'll learn not only from your fellow Legends, but also through our award-winning learning academy, so that you can achieve the highest standards of craft, service, and leadership and become a legend in your own story.

What You'll Do

As a Security Officer, you'll love what you do and take pride in taking care of our guests:

• You will be responsible for the protection of the Company’s property from loss or damage as well as providing a safe and secure environment for its guests and colleagues.
• You will be responsible for FLHSS (Fire, Life, Health, Safety, and Security) of the hotel adhering to our set company rules and regulation standards. This includes review on protective and preventative security measures that ensures our guests receives nothing but the best experience.
• Recording all relevant incidents in the Occurrence Book, conduct regular patrols of the building, records hazard and communicate findings for action in compliance particular to Risk Assessment strategies
• Ensuring that CCTV / work-related security and surveillance systems are professionally operated at all times when assigned and to relay all pertinent information to relevant stakeholders or Area Director of Security
• You will be convergent of, and comply with, safe working practises as laid down under the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 and Company H & S Manual, as applicable to your place of work.
• Conducts random audits in all departments to ensure the policy on key control, Lost and Found processes and adhered to security Code of Practice

The items shared are the essence of a day in the life of a Security Officer, but we will make sure you are provided with specifics on how we care for our hotel.

The operational hours of work are shift-based and may be subjected to change. These currently set as:

Shift rotation on 4 shifts on 4 shifts off, mixture of days and night.

• 07:00-19:00
• 19:00-07:00

What You'll Bring

Essential skills and experiences

• Previous experience in a security function role- at least 3 years’ experience working in a hotel, corporate or luxury retail sector as a security officer.
• Qualifications- SIA Level 2 Door Supervisor qualification.
• Level 3 award in First Aid at Work (RQF)
• Fire Marshal course
• Outstanding communication skills, both written and verbal, proven ability to communicate well under pressure.
• Relevant experience in operating CCTV and access control software; following the hotel policy concerning GDPR compliance regarding monitoring and reviewing CCTV footage.
• Conduct regular H&S and Fire Safety audits across the property; report any findings to the security management team.
• You will protect the Company’s property from loss or damage and provide a safe and secure environment for its guests and colleagues.
• You will be responsible for the FLHSS (Fire, Life, Health, Safety, and Security) of the hotel, adhering to our set company rules and regulation standards. This includes reviewing protective and preventative security measures to ensure our guests receive nothing but the best experience.
• Recording all relevant incidents in the Occurrence Book, conducting regular patrols of the building, recording hazards and communicating findings for action in compliance particular to Risk Assessment strategies
• You will be convergent of, and comply with, safe working practises as laid down under the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 and Company H & S Manual, as applicable to your place of work.

Preferred Skills And Experiences

• Relevant entry level qualification in H&S; e.g. IOSH Managing Safely

What You'll Get

• Complimentary Stays: Enjoy complimentary stays with breakfast at Dorchester Collection Hotels every year.
• Discounts with our hotels, and benefit from discounts at various high street and online shops
• Employee Perks: Enrol from day 1 into the Royal London Private Pension scheme (we contribute 8% towards your pension); Benefit from seasonal ticket loan, rental deposit scheme, private financial advice, and eye care vouchers.
• Training and Development: Advance in your career by accessing various apprenticeships from Level 2 to Hospitality Degree Level 5. We partner with outstanding nationally recognised Apprenticeship providers.
• Social Events: Participate in vibrant social events, including a summer party, winter ball, pub quizzes, and cultural and milestone recognition celebrations.
• Referral Bonus: Earn a £1000 bonus when you recommend a friend.
• Well-being Support: Access immediate well-being advice because we care about our employees.

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants. If you need us to do anything to support you during the recruitment process (such as adjustments to how you apply, alternative formats of information, or adjustments to the assessment process itself), please do call People & Culture team on 02073197011 or email**PeopleAndCultureLondon.UK@dorchestercollection.com**so that we can discuss how we can support you through this process.

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