Security Officer - Port of Felixstowe This is a full-time role working a pattern of 2 days, 2 nights 4 off. You will be trained and work in a variety of roles including Access Control Points, Search Team and Gates. A full UK driving license held for at least 12 months is required for this role as you will be driving a company vehicle. Hours are either 1900-0700 or 0700-1900. Salary is £14.06 per hour. Job Objectives & Responsibilities - Providing Maritime Security under International Ship and Port Facility Security (I.S.P.S) -Conduct various searches of vehicles entering the Restricted Area under I.S.P.S -Provide a customer friendly, reassuring, professional security presence. -Communicate with the Port Police reporting any suspicious activity, packages or any discrepancies with either ID or searches. -Monitor and control access to Restricted Area via Access Control Points -Checking and controlling the egress of HGV's leaving the Port Main Duties -Ensure access control to the Port with the use vehicle access barriers at Access Points. -Ensure access control to the Port with the monitoring at gatehouses of safe walkways for pedestrian access. -Verifying driver documentation and identification. -Verifying vehicle identification documentation. -Ensuring compliance with DfT regulations regarding vehicles searches (internal / external). -Ensuring compliance with DfT regulations regarding personal searches. -Gate 1 & 2 controlling egress of containers / trailers and ensuring accuracy of ANPR. -To provide a visual deterrent. -To liaise with Port and statutory authorities (police and Border Force) as required. To be considered for this role you will: SIA Security Guarding licence, or Door Supervisor licence is essential. -Full Driving licence is essential (duties can sometimes 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 -Have an understanding of the Health and Safety at Work act.