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.