Security Officer

Description:

This isn’t just a job—it’s a long-term opportunity. With the Joint Venture behind this project set to run for another 15 years, you’ll enjoy the kind of stability and career progression that’s rare in the industry today. You’ll be part of a close-knit, professional security team that helps ensure the depot operates safely, efficiently, and without disruption—keeping both people and property protected.

Whether you’re looking to grow your skills, take pride in your contribution, or be part of a collaborative and supportive team, this role offers both challenge and consistency, purpose and progression.

Join us in helping to protect the people and infrastructure that keep the M25 moving—and build a career you can be proud of.

What you'll be doing

• Operating the Security Office in the absence of the Security Office Administrator,
• Monitoring and operating security systems in the Control Room,
• Support the transport of cyclists across the River Crossing in the absence of the Cycle
Transport Security Operative,
• Patrol entire Dartford estate on foot and in a vehicle and occasionally other Depots,
• Responding to all security and emergency related incidents,
• Support the Security Office Administrator to manage the production and issue/retrieve all ID cards and access control cards to Staff and Contractors,
• Issue and retrieve all keys relating to the Dartford Estate,
• Support the Security Office Administrator to process all Contractor permits and check
Contractor personnel security records through Employers where necessary,
• Accurately maintain security procedure audit trails,
• Maintain full confidentiality of sensitive business issues,
• Ensure all security policies and procedures are robustly applied,
• Provide a secure and safe environment for Staff, Contractors and Visitors to work and visit,
• Provide cover for Security Operative colleagues whilst they are on annual leave
• Provide incident reports and patrol as and when required,
• Support the Security Office Administrator to maintain staff vehicle database and update ANPR system accordingly,
• Any other duties, commensurate with the position, as required by the Security Manager, Security Office Administrator or Team Leader

• Accurately apply the organisations Security Principles at all times
• Process Abnormal Loads through the Kent Marshalling Area (KMA) – including and receiving payments
• Process all Dangerous Goods vehicles that pass through the KMA and arrange escort of vehicles as required
• Process Visitors to site out of hours when reception closed.
• Live the Connect Plus Services Values
• Ensure a relentless focus on Zero Harm
• Support the delivery of CSUK’s Sustainability activities

Who we're looking for

Customer Service experience desirable.
• Previous security experience desirable.
• Knowledge of a specific security discipline desirable

First Aid and Fire Warden experience desirable or be willing to attain.