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 licence 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 £14.56 per hour.
Job Objectives & 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 vehicle 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.
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