Join us as a Security Officer at
The Dorchester Hotel, recently recognised as one of ‘The Sunday Times Top 10
Best Places to Work for’ in 2024 & 2025 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
proud to have the absolute best people in the industry.
When you join us as a Security
Officer at The Dorchester Hotel, you will have a unique opportunity to excel in
your field. You will learn from your fellow Legends and our award-winning
learning academy to achieve the highest standards in craft, service, and
leadership.
What
you’ll do
As a Security Officer, you'll
enjoy your work and take pride in delighting 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’ll 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, mixt of days and night.
07:00-19:00
19:00-07:00
What
you’ll bring
Essential Skills and Experience
* 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
* 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: Get 50% off food and beverages
at selected bars and restaurants within the Dorchester Collection: Enjoy
Friends & Family stay discounts out hotels, Benefit from discounts at
various high street and online shops
* Employee Perks: Enrol from day 1 into the Aviva
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.