Police Constable

The Port of Dover is closing the gap every day between the UK and the world by connecting trade, travel, visitors and communities locally-globally, collaborating with local and international partners to create a more seamless, smart, sustainable and tech-enabled port.

As the UK's busiest international ferry port and a vital gateway for the movement of people and trade, Dover handles £144 billion of trade per year, 33% of UK trade in goods with the EU and welcomes over 11 million passengers. Dover is also an award-winning cruise port, with a diversifying cargo business and a brand-new marina.

Every trade, travel and visitor experience is an opportunity for connection and exchange. Our operation requires a dedicated team of people working in a diverse range of roles. We are committed to developing the skills and industry knowledge of our employees to enhance performance and support the achievement of our business objectives.

**Job Summary**

As a Police Officer working for the Port of Dover, you will work in partnership with internal and external stakeholders to provide and open, safe and secure environment for the Port Community. You must be a person who thrives on challenges and be willing to work hard to learn the skills necessary to perform this critically important role.

This will be working a shift pattern of days and nights.

Experience required
- Be able to deliver on Policing priorities, discharge the responsibilities of a Police Officer whilst contributing to the commercial success of the Port of Dover
- Be able to deliver on the vision of the Port of Dover with other strategic partners within the Port environment through effective partnership working
- You will be allocated portfolios of responsibility to ensure efficient working practices in support of the Police Force and the commercial interests of the Port of Dover
- Be able to achieve vetting to SC level

**Skills and Qualifications**
- A minimum of 2 years service (not including the probationary period) in a UK recognised police force
- Or have been a serving Police officer within the RAF, Army or Navy having served within the last 12 months
- Experience of Policing in crowded spaces and / or a counter terrorism protective security background
- You must be innovative to undertake advanced planning and subsequent delivery
- You must be driven by a desire to break new ground and succeed with your team
- You must be able to demonstrate creativity, energy and problem-solving abilities

**The above skills and qualifications are essential elements of this role**

**Benefits**:

- 22 days annual leave (pro rata)
- Generous contributory pension scheme
- Discretionary annual bonus scheme
- Private Health Care
- Life assurance
- Employee assistance programme
- 3rd party discounts
- Cycle to work scheme
- Benefits and reward platform
- Free Parking
- Employee volunteering scheme

We value the unique differences that each of our colleagues bring to work every day and are committed to creating an environment where everyone is looking after each other and respected, included and able to perform at their best.

We are happy to discuss flexible working where possible.

For the purpose of the vetting you will be required to demonstrate evidence that you have been a UK resident for a minimum of 3 years.