Security Officer

COMO Hotels and Resorts are an award-winning, family-owned group of 20 hotels and resorts worldwide; each one different to the other but sharing the same heart: a deep commitment to holistic wellness, exceptional nutrition-rich cuisine, and inspiring destinations that honour the spirit of place.

COMO Metropolitan London is an inner city property stripping back to the non-essential elements of a traditional hotel. The result is an urban retreat that is cool, accessible and sophisticated. COMO Metropolitan London is a 144 bedroom property with 19 private residences situated in the Heart of Mayfair.

Role

Within the role
of Duty Security Officer, you are responsible for the effective management of
all aspects of the physical security of the hotel and the grounds, as well as
the protection of the hotel and its assets. The Duty Security Officer will be
responsible for the protection and safety of team members, guests and visitors.

Tasks /
Responsibilities

• Responsible for reporting any issues
  encountered to the line Manager in a timely manner
• Respond to alarms and emergencies
• Provide a professional interface with
  the public, ensuring that the necessary protections are in place for the restaurants/bars
  and that the hotel's core business is properly and appropriately secured
  against threats
• Act as a reporting body within the
  hotel, providing the confidence that all matters likely to affect the hotel and
  its assets will be reported in time for necessary action
• Support and assist Management in the
  smooth running of the hotel, highlighting areas of concern, displaying an
  integral but independent supporting role to Senior Management
• Be familiar with the in-house CCTV
  system and ensure that you carry out proactive surveillance where necessary
• Maintain and check CCTV equipment
  daily, including all cameras, liaising with CCTV engineers as necessary, to
  ensure the system’s coverage is fully functional 24 hours a day
• Report and investigate incidents,
  crime, vehicle accidents of note in the workplace. This will require report
  writing, and you will be expected to investigate and gather evidence in support
  of your submissions
• In the absence of the Security Manager,
  to liaise with police, fire authority or other such bodies, should the
  requirement arise. This should not preclude the overall responsibilities of the
  Duty Security Officer.
• Ensure that access is securely
  controlled to the hotel.
• Conduct random searches of staff bags
• All contractors and visitors will be
  closely monitored, and the issue of contractor worker passes and identification
  will be integral to ensuring a safe and secure environment
• Deal with all property found in the
  hotel, maintaining and administering the Property Found Register
• Have a thorough working knowledge of,
  and comply with the company’s procedures
• Ensure that the fire alarm system is
  tested, maintained and fully operational, responding to all activations
• Undertake regular training including
  that of first aid
• Undertake regular patrols that cover
  the entire Hotel and Apartments
• Participate in department meetings to
  be adequately updated on the latest

Essential Attributes

• A good understanding of fire alarm
  systems
• Proactive in approach with self-driven
  attitude
• Good spoken and written English
• Must be able to undertake training and
  learn new things in a short period of time
• Must hold a valid SIA License
• Be
  First Aid certified
• Microsoft
  Office knowledge, especially using Excel

Desirable Attributes

• Hold
  a full UK driving license
• Previous
  experience working in Security, in hotels
• Possess
  a Health & Safety at Work Level 2 certificate or higher
• Fire
  Warden

What we will offer you:

• Competitive salary £33,207.00 + Service Charge
• Employee rates for all COMO Hotels and Resorts properties worldwide
• 3 complimentary nights stay in any COMO Hotel or Resort Worldwide
• Employee discounts on Nobu London
• Career development opportunities
• A lucrative bonus for introducing someone to any COMO property
• An exciting calendar of wellness and engagement activities
• Access to free financial advice and
• Access to an Employee assistance programme; offering support and advice
• Free meals on duty
• Free Uniform & laundry service
• 28 paid holidays per year, increasing with service
• NEST Auto-enrolment Pension
• Company Sick Pay