Security Officer

Mitie

  • Rochester, Kent
  • £12.80 per hour
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 3 days ago
Security Officer - London ThamesportThis 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:0400-16001600-04000400-13001300-2100Salary 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.

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