Join our team and help protect one of the UK's most critical gateways.

We're looking for professional, vigilant, and customer-focused Security Officers to safeguard people, assets, and the integrity of the Restricted Area at the Port of Dover. This is a vital role ensuring compliance with port security regulations, The International Ship and Port Facility Security Code (ISPS), and local security procedures.

What you'll do

• Operate gatehouses and access points, verifying ID's, permits, and vehicle documentation.
• Conduct screening of persons, vehicles, and baggage using approved equipment and procedures.
• Patrol terminals, berths, and restricted zones to deter unauthorised access and identify vulnerabilities.
• Respond promptly to alarms, incidents, and emergencies, liaising with multi-agency partners.
• Deliver excellent customer service to passengers, hauliers, and contractors, handling queries and de-escalating conflict.
• Maintain accurate records and support audits, drills, and continuous improvement initiatives.

What we're looking for

Essential:

• Proven experience in security within busy operational environments (transport, logistics, ports or similar).
• Strong communication skills, situational awareness, and conflict management capability.
• IT literacy (Microsoft 365) and ability to use radios and access control systems.
• Ability to pass background checks and work a 24/7 shift pattern (4 on 4 off shift pattern).

Desirable:

• Valid SIA Licence.
• Counter Terrorism awareness (e.g., ACT training).
• First Aid or emergency response qualification.
• Full UK driving licence.

Hours of work: 42hrs per week, covering both day and night shifts

Pay: £12.60p/h

Why join us?

• PPE and uniform provided.
• Regular training, briefings, and exercises.
• Opportunity to work in a dynamic, multi-agency environment.
• Be part of a team that values integrity, professionalism, and respect.

Benefits

• Accrued holiday entitlement
• Auto enrolment pension (after 3 months)
• PPE provided
• Free parking
• Employee assistance programme
• 3rd party discounts
• Benefits and reward platform
• Employee volunteering scheme

All offers of employment are subject to us obtaining satisfactory references (covering all education, training, employment and unemployment in the preceding 5 years) and there will be a pre-employment medical including a Drug and Alcohol test. We need to satisfy your Right to Work in the UK.

Please be aware that all employees will be subject to background security checks in order to obtain a Dock Pass.

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 review every application personally - no automated AI filters are used in our recruitment process."

Closing date for applications: 19 January 2026 at 5pm