The Bristol Port Company have an opportunity for a Police Support Officer to join the team.
Location: Avonmouth, Bristol, BS11 9DQ
Salary: Starting salary £30,836 per annum + Benefits
Job Type: Full-Time, Fixed Term Contract 12 Months
Shift Pattern: 2-2-2 on, 4 off (2 days, 2 late shifts, 2 night shifts and 4 days off)
About Us:
As one of the UK’s major ports, The Bristol Port Company provides the full range of warehousing, logistics and distribution services. Established in 1991, the Port now employs over 600 people and has invested over £600 million in infrastructure, equipment and its workforce. Bristol Port is a key national asset and a major economic driver for the South West region; the Company and businesses on the Port Estate contribute more than £1 billion to UK GDP.
Police Support Officer– The Role:
Are you interested in a career within the Police Service?
The Port of Bristol Police is seeking to recruit a motivated and enthusiastic person to be part of the Port’s Police based at Royal Portbury and Avonmouth Docks.
This is a unique environment with its own challenges, and you would need to be adaptable to changing circumstances and be able to deal with different incidents.
Police Support Officer – Key Responsibilities:
- Effective patrolling of the Port estate in vehicles, on foot or on bicycles
- Responding to incidents within the Port estates or on board vessels
- Providing security patrols for restricted area
- Providing security at the police gates
- Control room duties
- Engaging with the Port community, building trust and adding value to the Port by preventing crime and tackling long term policing issues
- Undertaking searches of persons, vehicles, vessels and premises
- Taking part in Road Safety campaigns
Police Support Officer – You:
- This is a uniformed role, supporting Police Officer colleagues within the Port
- You must be able to work effectively in a small team
- You must hold a full car driving licence
- You must successfully clear Police vetting
- Only candidates who have the right to work in the UK will be considered for this role
Police Support Officer– Benefits:
- Pension scheme
- Onsite GP service
- Onsite gym
- Subsidised canteens through voucher system
- Cycle to Work scheme (subject to qualifying period)
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