Security Officer

**We are looking for an enthusiastic person to join our dynamic and hard-working team at the Port in Birkenhead.**

**If this appeals to you and you share our company values, we would like to hear from you.**

This permanent role is to provide security services at the Port in Birkenhead on a full-time basis. Protecting the customer’s employees, property, and other assets in line with the relevant Assignment Instructions and site-specific customer requirements.

You will be working alongside other Officers at the Port, as well as the Stena Line employees and contractors, to ensure the area and the people within it are kept the safest they can be.

**4 on 4 off 06:00-11:00 and 18:00-23:00 split shifts**

Birkenhead offers good public transport links - Conway Park and Birkenhead Central train stations running every 4 to 6 minutes to and from Liverpool Lime Street train station.

Food vouchers and reduced ferry tickets are available too

**All applicants will be vetted in line with BS7858 and will require documentary evidence.**

**As a Maritime Security Officer you will**:

- Search equipment in order to ensure that no prohibited articles are taken through the Port
- X-ray, screening and bag search
- Vehicle and Freight Searches
- Control of access to the Terminals
- Resolve queries from customers and assist them with their journey through the Port
- Read and adhere to security notices, completing documentation clearly and concisely on any incidents that may have occurred.
- Respond to and assist with emergency situations.
- Carry out patrols of areas to ensure that all locations are secure.
- Attend to and investigate reports of incidents.

**Benefits**
- Paid holiday, company pension and life assurance scheme
- Discounted gym membership, wellness advice and support
- Cycle to Work Scheme, car lease and new car purchasing schemes
- Employee discounts and cashback savings across hundreds of your favourite high street brands, online shopping, holidays, and days out
- City & Guilds accredited training program for professional and personal development
- Support to gain your SIA license and many more

**Additional Information**

Working 4 on 4 off 06:00-11:00 and 18:00-23:00 split shifts

**Essential Skills**
- Right to work in the UK with a five-year checkable history
- SIA Licence (or willing to train to acheive this)
- Be fluent in spoken and written English
- Excellent communication skills and a strong customer focus
- Be able to communicate positively with customers, members of the public

**Desired Skills**

Emergency First Aid at Work certificate would be advantageous.

**About Company**

**Securitas Benefits**:

- Paid holiday, company pension and life assurance scheme
- Discounted gym membership, wellness advice and support
- Cycle to Work Scheme, car lease and new car purchasing schemes
- Employee discounts and cashback savings across hundreds of your favourite high street brands, online shopping, holidays, and days out
- City & Guilds accredited training program for professional and personal development
- Support to gain further training and qualifications

**Integrity**, **Vigilance**, and **Helpfulness** are the core values that Securitas is built on to shape a long-term, financially successful enterprise for our customers, employees, and shareholders.

Join the Securitas Team today

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: £10.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Childcare
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee discount
- Gym membership
- Sick pay
- Store discount
- Wellness programme

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Birkenhead, CH41 1FE: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Experience**:

- security: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- SIA (preferred)

Work Location: One location