About this role
Additional Information
Job Number 26106221
Job Category Loss Prevention & Security
Schedule Full Time
Located Remotely? N
Position Type Non-Management
Position Summary
The London EDITION is looking for its next Security Officer!
As Security Officer at The London EDITION you will be responsible for the protection of hotel assets, protection of employees, patrons and property, accident, health and safety and fire prevention.
You will ensures that all areas of the hotel are safe and secure. This is a key role within the hotel and you will work with managers and employees to successfully execute all security tasks.
As a Security Officer you will be responsible for
- Patrolling the property
- Assisting with guests
- Monitoring and responding to alarms
- Locking property entrances when required and being responsible for keys
- Conducting daily physical hazard inspections
- Responding to accidents and contacting EMS or administering first aid/CPR as required
- Assisting guests/employees during emergency situations
- Reporting to scenes of accidents/incidents and completing reports where applicable
- Resolving safety hazard situations
- Escorting any unwelcome persons from the property without interrupting the orderly flow of property operation
- Completing security shift summary/daily activity report
- …and much more!
You will strive to continually improve guest and employee satisfaction and maximise the financial performance of the hotel by proactive guest relations.
Our most successful Security Officer is someone who
- Understands the impact of their job in the overall guest experience
- Has a watchful eye and protective instinct goes far beyond the basics.
- Makes our guests and employees feel like they can come and go freely without worry.
- Has a dedication to safety which provides the guest with a sense of security as they feel in their own home.
Why work for us
- 28 Holiday days (including bank holidays)
- Food in shift – Meal on us!
- Discounted accommodation in over 9,000 hotels all over the world. Yes, 9,000!
- Discounted food & drink in all our restaurants and bars
- Discounts for your friends and family
- £5 breakfast when staying in most of our European hotels
- Wellness and mental health programmes
- Flexible scheduling
- World class training and development
- Unlimited career opportunities (internationally and locally)
- Half price cinema tickets
- Specially curated discounts in thousands of shops
- Amazing staff parties
- …and much more
If this sounds like the perfect place for you, apply to be our next Security Officer today!
EDITION is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive, people-first culture. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, such as disability and veteran status, or any other basis covered under applicable law.
At Marriott International, we are dedicated to being an equal opportunity employer, welcoming all and providing access to opportunity. We actively foster an environment where the unique backgrounds of our associates are valued and celebrated. Our greatest strength lies in the rich blend of culture, talent, and experiences of our associates. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, including disability, veteran status, or other basis protected by applicable law.
EDITION Hotels combine the visionary genius of boutique hotelier Ian Schrager, the service delivery of a world-class luxury hotel, and the global reach of Marriott International to create an entirely new experience in the world of hospitality. EDITION delivers the best of both worlds in a delicate balancing act – polish with personality, perfectionism with individualism, and comfort with charisma and charm. The brand targets sophisticated, knowledgeable consumers who understand quality, originality, design, and service excellence, but who want it without limitations – breaking the bounds of convention and demanding an attitude and a feeling wrapped in a package that showcases the exceptional.
But to create this magical experience, we need you. We are looking for outgoing, authentically amazing people who are looking for a place to work that inspires them, challenges them and makes them proud to come to work. A place where service comes from the heart, not from a handbook. A place that delivers a never-ending theatrical performance that continuously delights and enchants each and every one of our guests.
We invite you to join us today. In joining EDITION, you join a portfolio of brands with Marriott International. Be where you can do your best work, begin your purpose, belong to an amazing global team, and become the best version of you.
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.
See all security jobs in London →Why this fits a police background — match score 80/100
- Operational policing route
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 |