Job description
Security Officer
THORPE PARK Resort, Staines Road
Chertsey, SURREY, KT16 8PN
United Kingdom
Security Officer
Details:
Location: Thorpe Park Resort, KT16 8PN
Hours: Full Time and Part Time
Pay: £11.42 per hour
Join our team of THRILLMAKERS at the UK’s Favourite theme Park THORPE PARK Resort and in return you will get:
20 FREE tickets to any Merlin attractions worldwide- 25% discount in our retail shops and restaurants
- Opportunities to develop and have a longer term career in Merlin
- Free bus from Staines station to the Resort for all employees
- 40% discount online off LEGO, and much more!
What will I do?
You will be based in either our Front of House or on-park teams (or both!) and be a role model for exceptional guest service and professionalism.
No two days are ever the same for a Security Officer at THORPE PARK Resort. We promote a diverse culture as well as a vigilant and confident approach to the role.
Core responsibilities will include:
- Conduct bag checks and personal searches
- Patrol the resort adopting a proactive approach and supporting other teams as needed.
- Respond to incidents in a professional and timely manner.
- Work closely with emergency services and the on – site First Aid team to ensure a smooth operation in any emergency response scenarios.
- Protection of company assets as required
An ideal candidate:
- MUST have an SIA Door Supervisor licence to apply
- Must be over the age of 18
- Be able to use De-Escalation skills and conflict management in conjunction with SIA training to help ensure good outcomes to any incidents as required.
- Crowd management skills are essential.
- Remain flexible in relation to working hours.
- Be approachable and confident
- Willing to drive standards
- Motivated to work closely with other departments on a daily basis.
Everyone Matters at Merlin.
At Merlin we welcome the world to our magical attractions and resorts every day and we want to reflect that same multicultural mix inside our business too. We strive to create an inclusive and diverse workplace where people can be themselves, have the same opportunities and thrive together. Because at Merlin, everyone matters! Together, we work to create a workplace where everyone feels valued, no matter their age, race, gender, disability or sexual orientation. Although we understand that we'll always be learning and growing, we aim to be the most inclusive and flexible employer in our industry.
If you have any questions or if you require any assistance, because of a disability or medical condition, please contact us by email at [email protected] and one of the team will get back to you as soon as possible.