Overview
Security Officer - London Thamesport
This is a flexible position where you will be trained and required to work at a number of our positions. This is listed as a part time role but in cases will be full time when covering holiday and sickness. A full UK driving license is a requirement of this role due to patrolling around the Port in a company vehicle. There are a variety of shifts available between the hours of 0400-1600, 1600-0400, 0400-1300, 1300-2100. Salary is £12.80 per hour.
Responsibilities
* Providing Maritime Security under International Ship and Port Facility Security (ISPS)
* Conduct various searches of vehicles entering the Restricted Area under ISPS
* 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 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 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.
* 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.
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