At a Glance
- Tasks: Ensure security at the port, monitor movements, and conduct inspections.
- Company: Join a reputable company in the maritime industry with a strong focus on safety.
- Benefits: Flexible part-time hours, training provided, and a dynamic work environment.
- Other info: Ideal for students seeking flexible work while gaining valuable experience.
- Why this job: Be the first line of defence and play a vital role in port security.
- Qualifications: Previous security or customer service experience is a plus; training will be provided.
The predicted salary is between 12 - 15 £ per hour.
About the Role
Security Officer - Part-time permanent position (24 hours per week) in Plymouth, Cattedown Wharves.
The Role: Providing first line security to the Port/Tanker berth outside working hours to Cattedown Wharves Limited (Part of the James Fisher Group).
This role covers dayshift 6am - 6pm, Saturday, Sunday and all Bank Holidays (including Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day).
The role will provide a physical presence to deter intruders and to liaise with Pilots/Agents to coordinate mooring and let go crews for shipping to the wharf.
Key Duties and responsibilities
Responsibilities
- Hand over between oncoming/outgoing duty person and update any information, messages or instructions.
- Check log sheets for people still on site.
- Check shipping book for vessels alongside.
- Ask for shipping movements and check the board.
- After all staff have left, divert the telephone, conduct a walkabout, ensure all doors are locked/closed, and store lights are off; ensure gates and fuel tanks are padlocked.
- Ensure office lights are off and all windows and doors in the office are locked; secure gates as required.
- Never leave the security office area unless all gates and doors are locked.
- Perform regular walk-arounds/inspections; vary times but no more than 2 hours between inspections.
- Answer telephone after the quay operatives cease work.
- Monitor emails and update the shipping board accordingly.
- Always carry a mobile phone when away from the main gate.
- Pass on shipping information as required to agents/staff.
- Moor and let-go vessels as required or instructed.
- Book in personnel and vehicles on and off the wharf areas; record on log sheets.
- Conduct searching of crew and/or visitors for vessels performing international voyages using the correct Df T search forms; maintain accurate records of these searches.
- Check TV monitors regularly and report any incidents.
- Unlock doors and gates at the required times.
- Monitor movement of personnel and record on log sheets.
- Ensure the shipping vessel book and security book are in the Wharf Manager's office at the end of the shift.
- Check lifesaving equipment and fire extinguishers as per the log sheet; return completed log sheet to the compliance office.
- Liaise with IFL security personnel on any issue reported concerning the workshop.
- Complete the security logbook to include any issues or defects noticed.
- Check the perimeter fencing and log in the logbook, noting any concerns.
- Keep working areas clean and tidy.
Qualifications, skills and experience
- Previous security knowledge and experience of working in a busy environment; full training will be provided.
- Previous customer service experience with good communication skills and computer literacy.
- Must be willing to work flexible hours and cover holidays and ad hoc days.
We think you need these skills to ace Security Officer in Plymouth
Security Knowledge
Customer Service Skills
Communication Skills
Computer Literacy
Attention to Detail
Physical Fitness
Flexibility
