Security Officer

Carlisle Support Services; Sefton; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Company pension

Health & wellbeing plan

Induction and training

Uniform provided

SIA top-up training

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Carlisle Support Services is seeking vigilant security personnel for port-wide duties, including vehicle and personnel searches, access control, and incident management. You will work closely with Port Police and Border Force, following strict procedures and providing guidance to staff and visitors.

Applicants must hold a valid SIA licence, be 18+, and able to pass a 5-year history check. Willingness to undertake ISPS training is required; outdoor work in all weather is expected.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Hold a valid SIA Security Guarding or Door Supervisor Licence.
• Be able to provide a 5-year checkable work and address history.
• Willingness to complete the ISPS Code Course as part of induction.
• Capable of operating in a busy port environment and following detailed security procedures.

Responsibilities

• Conduct vehicle and driver/visitor searches in line with site procedures.
• Verify passes, permits, and IDs to ensure authorised access.
• Control access and egress points for personnel and vehicles.
• Carry out security patrols around port areas and maritime equipment.
• Monitor for breaches, hazards, and security concerns; escalate when needed.
• Collaborate with Port Police, Border Force and other stakeholders.
• Provide guidance to drivers, visitors, contractors and staff as first point of contact.
• Manage incidents professionally and maintain calm under pressure.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Reliability

Punctuality

Professional appearance

Job description

Carlisle Support Services is looking for enthusiastic, reliable, and dedicated individuals to join our team, working with our prestigious clients. If this sounds like you, and you're willing to learn new skills to develop your career, we promise to provide full training and all the support you'll need to help you to succeed.,

• Conducting vehicle searches, primarily HGVs, including inspections of driver cabs, trailers, cargo areas, vehicle undercarriages, boots and other compartments as required.
• Conducting driver and visitor searches in accordance with site procedures and security requirements.
• Verifying passes, permits, accreditation and identification to ensure individuals are authorised and operating within the correct areas of the port.
• Controlling access and egress points, ensuring authorised entry and exit of people and vehicles.
• Conducting security patrols throughout the port, including operational areas with moving vehicles, plant machinery, maritime equipment and vessels.
• Monitoring for security breaches, hazards, suspicious activity and safety concerns, responding appropriately and escalating when required.
• Working closely with Port Police, Border Force and other key stakeholders to maintain a safe and secure environment.
• Providing guidance and assistance to drivers, visitors, contractors and employees as a first point of contact.
• Managing incidents professionally and effectively, maintaining control during conflict situations.
• Following all security, safety and operational procedures at all times.
• Working collaboratively as part of a wider security team and building positive working relationships across the port.

  Must be at least 18 years of age (legal requirement for front-line licensable activity).

• Hold a valid SIA Security Guarding or Door Supervisor Licence.
• Ability to provide a 5-year checkable work and address history.
• Willingness to complete the International Ship and Port Facility Security (ISPS) Code Course as part of the induction process prior to commencing duties (mandatory requirement).
• Comfortable conducting vehicle, trailer, cab and personnel searches.
• Comfortable working in a busy operational port environment, including around moving vehicles, plant machinery and maritime equipment.
• Able to work outdoors in all weather conditions throughout the year.
• Reliable, punctual, flexible and professional in appearance.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to remain calm under pressure and deal with incidents professionally.
• Capable of following detailed security processes and procedures.
• Able to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.

Successful candidates will be required to provide original documentation for detailed screening and vetting processes. This could include the following: passport / driving licence / utility bill dated in the last 3 months / HMRC letter / original bank statement / original payslip / birth certificate / a valid share code.

Join a growing market-leading brand of support services to work with the UK's largest brands such as Jaguar Land Rover, Tesco, BBC StudioWorks, and many more. Carlisle currently employees over 5,000 dedicated and enthusiastic staff members to deliver events, security cleaning, and retail facilities support services across the UK's most renowned sites and critical infrastructure.

• A competitive hourly rate of pay - paid monthly Access to Company Pension Scheme after qualifying period Health and Wellbeing Plans Stream - financial flexibility and instant access to earned and authorised wages Full induction, ongoing training, and career development Quality kit and uniform, everything you need to perform your role effectively Funded SIA top up training Employee Assistance Program