Security Officer

Employer: Shangri-La Hotel
Location:  The Shard, London 



It takes a very special kind of person to work at Shangri-La: someone with an eye for detail and the skills to perform. Someone with an attitude to deliver and a passion to delight.

We are diverse, warm and caring but also demanding, dynamic and innovative.

As with every property in the group, Shangri-La Hotel, At The Shard, London, will operate on a simple yet powerful philosophy of Shangri-La hospitality from warm, caring people.

The uniquely Asian view of service at this luxury hotel in London embodies the core values of respect, helpfulness, courtesy, sincerity and humility. These qualities have been the cornerstone of the Shangri-La success.

We currently have a vacancy for a Security Officer joining our team.

The Role

Our Security Officers will be at the forefront of ensuring the safety and security of our guests and staff. Under the direction of the Security Supervisor they will be responsible for monitoring and responding to all life safety, security systems and emergencies. Security Officers will need a keen eye for detail and report any security, health and safety and fire hazards enquiring they take ownership and resolve any matters successfully.

They will be responsible for the day to day administration of the security control room carrying out other general security functions and patrolling the premises; investigation of any criminal acts or accidents will also be required.

Essential Requirements
Previous 5 star hotel experience/High profile profession (finance, commerce etc.)
SIA License Door Supervisors
First Aid at Work

Desirable Requirements

SIA CCTV License
First Aid AED Training
Health and Safety experience (qualification)
Experience of delivering training
Conflict management/ handling complaints
Behavioural Profiling


Our proposition to you
In addition to a competitive compensation package, we believe that with the right attitude, anything is possible at Shangri-La and we will invest heavily in your training, offering a variety of programmes for all levels, as well as our own training school, the Shangri-La Academy.

Our aim is always to keep and reward the very best. So each year we fill most of the company’s management positions via internal promotions and transfers and with over 50 projects in development around the world, the opportunities are endless.

We also recognize our responsibility to society and to the environment, and have developed policies and practises which make a real difference.

If you wish to be considered for this role, please send us your CV together with a cover letter which must include the following:
salary expectations
a brief overview of the reasons why you wish to join Shangri-La Hotel At The Shard
specific details of your current entitlement to take up employment in the UK

Please note that all applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK, without restrictions. Documented evidence of eligibility will be required from all candidates


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