Port Security Officer

6 months ago


Southampton, United Kingdom Associated British Ports Full time

**Why should you work for ABP?**
- Have the chance to make a difference in a business critical to UK trade.
- Work within an exciting, innovative, growing business.
- You can thrive in an inclusive environment where every individual can be themselves and feel respected.
- Receive a competitive salary and benefits package.
- Get support for training, personal development, and further education.
- Benefit from support and engagement through dedicated management and leadership.

We are looking for a Port Security Officer to join us in our Southampton Port (SGL Marchwood) to ensure the port is kept secured with access restricted to authorised people, vehicles, and cargo only by always providing high visibility and overt presence.

**Accountabilities**
- Ensure that only authorised persons and vehicles are given access to the port.
- Patrol the port areas and always maintain a high profile and overt security presence.
- Manage visitors to the site and port area.
- Ensure all visitors receive and understand the visitor’s belief.
- Issue permits and passes in accordance with policies and procedures.
- Assist in investigations of security breaches.
- Provide written statements and reports in the event of an incident in the port.
- Operate CCTV systems in accordance with training and guidelines.
- Search vehicles and people’s possessions as required.
- Conduct building checks and ensure access to the port and its infrastructure is secured during out of hours.
- Manage access to Port Working Areas during Dangerous Goods movements.
- Provide first response first aid in accordance with training and relevant guidelines.
- Provide administrative support in an incident command room as required.
- Maintain a good understanding of relevant security threats.
- Complete all relevant documentation accurately and in accordance with any relevant policy.
- Comply with all relevant legislation, regulations, policies, and procedures.

**Skills, experiences, qualifications, and competencies**

**Essential**
- Ability to work effectively independently and as part of a small team.
- Good interpersonal and communication skills.
- Able to follow instructions and seek clarification where applicable.
- Able to identify potential risks and hazards and take appropriate action.
- Capable of absorbing information quickly.
- Able to interpret security plans etc. and carry out the required actions/tasks.
- Able and prepared to gain relevant UK Government Security Clearance.
- Must be able to work a 24/7/365 shift pattern, consisting of 12-hour shifts, which will include unsocial hours.

**Ideal**
- Understanding of port and maritime security.
- Security/ Military/MoD experience.
- Hold a full, clean driving licence.

Your shift pattern will involve days and nights and will be an average of 42 hours per week.

**You will need to be comfortable to go through BPPS clearance and go through security vetting.**

We offer a competitive salary, contributory pension from day one (Starting at 3% employee contribution with 5% company match), private healthcare, access to our Employee Assistance Program, 26 days annual leave (plus bank holidays - plus the option to purchase additional days), wide range of discounts and cash back with high street and online retailers. We offer an inclusive work environment with an in-house training academy which offers ongoing opportunities to develop your skills.

Pay: £30,305.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Employee discount
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Private medical insurance

Supplemental pay types:

- Yearly bonus

Application question(s):

- Do you have Security/ Military/MOD experience?
- Are you comfortable to go through BPPS clearance and go through security vetting?

Licence/Certification:

- Driving Licence (required)

Work Location: In person


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