Security Officer - Port of Felixstowe
This is a full-time role working a pattern of 2 days, 2 nights, 4 off.
A full UK driving licence held for at least 12 months is required as you will be driving a company vehicle.
Hours are either 1900-0700 or 0700-1900.
Salary is £14.56 per hour.
Job Objectives & Responsibilities
* Providing Maritime Security under International Ship and Port Facility Security (I.S.P.S)
* Conducting various searches of vehicles entering the Restricted Area under I.S.P.S.
* Providing a customer friendly, reassuring, professional security presence.
* Communicating with the Port Police reporting any suspicious activity, packages or any discrepancies with ID or searches.
* Monitoring and controlling access to Restricted Area via Access Control Points.
* Checking and controlling the egress of HGVs leaving the Port.
Main Duties
* Ensure access control to the Port with the use of vehicle access barriers at Access Points.
* Ensure access control to the Port by monitoring gatehouses of safe walkways for pedestrian access.
* Verify driver documentation and identification.
* Verify vehicle identification documentation.
* Ensure compliance with DfT regulations regarding vehicle searches (internal/external).
* Ensure compliance with DfT regulations regarding personal searches.
* Control egress of containers/trailers and ensure accuracy of ANPR at Gate 1 & 2.
* Provide a visual deterrent.
* liaise with Port and statutory authorities (police and Border Force) as required.
Qualifications
* SIA Security Guarding licence or Door Supervisor licence is essential.
* Full driving licence is essential (duties may include driving around the port on search duties).
* Proven work experience as a Security officer or equivalent position.
* Experience of delivering excellent customer service.
* Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.
* Some computer experience, ability to write clear daily written reports.
* Excellent knowledge of public safety and security procedures/protocols.
* Experience of working as part of a team or independently.
* Understanding of the Health and Safety at Work Act.
We are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible to all. If you have a disability or long-term condition (e.g., dyslexia, anxiety, autism, a mobility condition or hearing loss) and need us to make reasonable adjustments, please let us know.
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