Ref:
73170
Posaddress2
Parkeston Quay
Location:
Harwich
Employment:
Part time
Closing Date:
5 May 2025

Security Officer (73170)

Since 1987, Mitie’s 68,000 employees, have been serving companies and communities across the world. We're the UK’s leading facilities management company. Our clients range from banks to retailers, hospitals to schools, and critical government sites. We make a positive difference to millions of people, every day, and we're very proud of this. Join us and together there's no limit to what we can achieve.

Security Officer - Harwich International Port

This is a part time role contracted to 8 hours per week.. You will be trained and work in a variety of roles including Access Control, Box Positions, Searching, Customer Service Assistant and Traffic Marshall.

Hours can be varied with 12 hour shifts, split shifts, early starts and late evenings. The majority of shifts will be short between 2-6 hours so will suit those who live in the area or have their own transport.

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.
Assist with traffic ma
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.
Box duties assisting incoming and outgoing vehicles.
To provide a visual deterrent.
To liaise with Port and statutory authorities (Border Force) as required.

To be considered for this role you will:

SIA Security Guarding licence, or Door Supervisor licence is essential.

Full Driving licence is not essential (duties can sometimes include driving around the port on search duties)
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.