Police Constable - Dover, United Kingdom - Port of Dover

Port of Dover

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Dover, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

The Port of Dover is closing the gap every day between the UK and the world by connecting trade, travel, visitors and communities locally-globally, collaborating with local and international partners to create a more seamless, sustainable and tech-enabled port.

As the UK's busiest international ferry port and a vital gateway for the movement of people and trade, Dover handles £144 billion of trade per year, 33% of UK trade in goods with the EU and welcomes over 11 million passengers.

Dover is also an award-winning cruise port, delivering world class travel and visitor experiences to the most prestigious cruise lines.

With a growing and diversifying cargo business operating from state-of-the-art facilities, a brand-new marina which is a major feature of the exciting waterfront development, and opportunities for further expansion in the future, Dover's proud history dating back 400 years has a new modern twist.

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Job Summary

As a Police Officer working for the Port of Dover, you will work in partnership with internal and external stakeholders to provide an open, safe and secure environment for the Port Community.

You must be a person who thrives on challenges and be willing to work hard to learn the skills necessary to perform this critically important role.

This will be working a shift pattern of days and nights.

Experience required:

Be able to deliver on Policing priorities, discharge the responsibilities of a Police Officer whilst contributing to the commercial success of the Port of Dover
Be able to deliver on the vision of the Port of Dover with other strategic partners within the Port environment through effective partnership working
You will be allocated portfolios of responsibility to ensure efficient working practices in support of the Police Force and the commercial interests of the Port of Dover
Be able to achieve vetting to SC level

PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS A 12 MONTH CONTRACT

Skills and Qualifications

To have passed the 2 year probationary period or predicted to succeed shortly
Or have been a serving Police officer within the RAF, Army or Navy having served within the last 12 months
Experience of Policing in crowded spaces and / or a counter terrorism protective security background is desirable
You must be innovative to undertake advanced planning and subsequent delivery
You must be driven by a desire to break new ground and succeed with your team
You must be able to demonstrate creativity, energy and problemsolving abilities

Benefits:

22 days annual leave (pro rata)
Generous contributory pension scheme
Discretionary annual bonus scheme
Private Health Care
Life assurance
Employee assistance programme
3rd party discounts
Cycle to work scheme
Benefits and reward platform
Free Parking
Employee volunteering scheme

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 are happy to discuss flexible working where possible.

For the purpose of the vetting you will be required to demonstrate evidence that you have been a UK resident for a minimum of 3 years.