Job Description
Are you a Police Constable looking for a new and exciting challenge or have you recently left Policing and looking to return?
The Port of Tilbury London Police is seeking to recruit a motivated, enthusiastic, and experienced transferee or re-joiner Constable to Police London’s major Port. No two days are ever the same, policing a unique environment with its own unique challenges. We love being able to provide the best service possible to the port, its tenants and customers and being able to adapt to a variety of different incidents.
Successful candidates will have to be physically fit, pass a medical and will be subject to a vetting process required for police officers.
A full driving licence is essential for this position.
We provide a 24/7 service to the Port, 365 days a year, so officers are required to work night shifts and weekends.
Salary in line with national Police pay scales, negotiable dependent on service and experience + Pension Scheme
If you’re interested in learning more about the role and the work of the Port Police, we’ll be hosting an online information session with a live Q&A on Tuesday 24th June at 6:00pm.
To receive an invitation to the session, simply apply for the role and we’ll be in touch with the details.
About The Role
Key responsibilities:
* Provide appropriate initial and ongoing frontline response to a wide range of incidents, assessing risk and determining proportionate action
* Engage and support local communities by forming effective partnerships that reduce crime and improve public confidence
* Interact sensitively and effectively with victims, witnesses, suspects and vulnerable individuals, ensuring appropriate support and information gathering
* Assess and manage risks to individuals, taking timely action to protect those at risk of harm
* Conduct and support investigations, including high-volume and priority cases, in line with legal and procedural standards
* Gather and handle intelligence, evidence, and information to support law enforcement and criminal justice processes
* Interview individuals relevant to investigations to obtain key information and support case development
* Analyse intelligence and evidence to inform policing decisions and investigative lines of enquiry
* Maintain accountability and transparency by documenting and justifying actions in accordance with legal and ethical standards
* Support continuous improvement through problem-solving and promoting innovation and evidence-based practices in policing
What we're looking for:
We are seeking dedicated individuals who are committed to public service, capable of working in often challenging environments, and confident in making independent decisions. The ideal candidate will be a strong communicator, able to engage with diverse communities, and demonstrate integrity, resilience, and sound judgment in a variety of situations. You will be flexible to work night shifts and weekends.
Qualifications and Skills:
* Level 3 qualification (or equivalent) and successful completion of mandatory recruitment assessments
* Experienced transferee or re-joiner Constable
* Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships and adapt to diverse audiences
* Good problem-solving, risk analysis, and decision-making abilities under pressure
* Team player with emotional intelligence and the ability to manage conflict sensitively and effectively
* Proficient in IT systems, time management, and applying guidance in a policing context
* Full UK driving licence
* Full right to work in the UK
What Forth Ports can offer you:
At Forth Ports, our people are our priority, and we are committed to creating a flexible, open, and supportive working culture. As part of our team, you will enjoy:
* A competitive salary
* Generous annual leave entitlement
* A defined pension scheme and life assurance
* Health promotion events and employee wellbeing initiatives
* Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for you and your family
* Cycle to work scheme and on-site free parking
* Attractive Family Friendly Policies
* Employee discount platform offering discounts on UK-wide restaurants, car rentals, and holidays
* GymFlex health club memberships
We value diversity and inclusivity, and we are an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and will consider all applications for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability status.
How to Apply:
If you are a Police Constable and looking to continue your career as part of a forward-thinking and supportive team, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your CV and a cover letter when submitting your application via the ‘Apply Now’ link.
Skills Needed
About The Company
Over our 50 years of experience we have witnessed our ports grow to become important assets to support and deliver growth both for the UK and local economies. The growth impact has been achieved due to the continued investments in our infrastructure, making sure that our ports are able to continually develop their services and support the growth of many industries. Our people have played a significant role. They have delivered the highest quality of service through their expertise, loyalty and flexibility and, without them, we could not have built the strong reputation and the long term agreements with many customers that we have today.
Company Culture
Welcome to Forth Ports Careers. As a leading port operator, we employ over 1,100 people across our ports in Scotland and the Port of Tilbury in London. A career in a port business is very rewarding. There is real variety within each role and significant opportunities for promotion and career development. Don’t just take our word for it; view the “Some of our People” section and the video below to gain insight into the kinds of jobs our employees do, how they’ve grown with us, and what motivates them each day. The port business can be seen as a barometer for the economy and this drives us to be adaptable and fast paced as we identify new business opportunities.
Desired Criteria
Required Criteria
* Level 3 qualification (or equivalent) and successful completion of mandatory recruitment assessments
* An experienced transferee or re-joiner Constable
Closing DateSunday 22nd June, 2025