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.

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.

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.