Job No. BBUK14729
Security Officer - M25 - Dartford
Operational Specialists
Dartford
Permanent
About the role
Work as part of a team of Security Operatives performing the following roles: Kent Marshalling Area (KMA), Security Office, Cycle Transport and Dartford Security Patrols.
To assist in the efficient operation of the Dartford Depot as a member of a professional and efficient Security Team.
Working 12 hour shifts on a 4 on 4 off rota.
Financial – none.
Organisational – Direct reports for shift team members.
What you’ll be doing

Work as part of a team of Security Operatives performing the following roles:

• To be the designated shift team leader during hours of duty and to deliver duty shift briefings at the start of each shift .
• Authorise shift timesheets.
• Manage the PDR process.
• Manage the Airwave / Traka cabinet software.
• Manage the Net2 access control system.
• Manage annual leave / sickness absence, ensuring that staffing levels are maintained.
• Monitor and operate security CCTV systems.
• Support the transport of cyclists across the River Crossing.
• Patrol and audit the network and Depots on foot and in a vehicle.
• Respond to all security related incidents.
• Manage the issue of keys.
• Manage the issue of contractor permits.
• Accurately maintain security procedure audit trails.
• Ensure all security policies and procedures are robustly applied.
• Support the Security Office Administrator.
• Any other duties, commensurate with the position, as required by the Security Manager.
• Always apply the organisations Security Principles.
• Ensure a relentless focus on Zero Harm.

Kent Marshalling Area (KMA) Duties:

• Marshal all vehicles coming into the KMA.
• Process Dangerous Goods Vehicles.
• Deliver a first-class Customer Service.
• Liaise with DVSA and the emergency services.
• Monitor Forward Tanker bay.
• Prepare KMA as Emergency Services RVP – if required.
• Follow and act on directions from Control Room Manager in relation to movement of vehicles from the KMA.

Who we’re looking for

Qualifications, skills & experience:-

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

Personal Attributes:

• Provide courteous customer service skills with a very strong customer focus.
• Ability to work under pressure and to tight timescales.
• A confident and professional manner.
• Ability to communicate at all levels.
• Excellent team working skills and able to build relationships at all levels.
• A clear and objective communication style.
• A flexible outlook to all tasks and duties.
• A willingness to travel to, and work at, other Connect Plus sites when required.
• Self-motivated, highly organised, and able to work on own initiative with the ability to multi-task.
• Possess good problem-solving skills with the ability to make decisions.
• Willingness to attend meetings when required.
• Willingness to learn and attend courses,
• Wear Connect Plus corporate uniform.
• Hold a full UK driving licence and be able to drive a 4x4 patrol vehicle in all conditions.

Why work for us
Day in, day out, our teams deliver some of the UK’s most ambitious, exciting and meaningful projects; developing, building and maintaining the vital infrastructure that supports national economies and strengthens communities.
Why join us?

As if contributing to and supporting work that makes life better for millions wasn’t rewarding enough, we offer a full range of benefits too. You’ll have the freedom to shape the package that’s right for you and your life. Here are some of our key benefits:

• Smart working, giving you more flexibility such as staggered start and finish times, with up to 40% remote working, where roles allow.
• 25 days paid annual leave (pro rata)
• Family friendly policies which include 28 weeks full pay for maternity/adoption leave and four weeks full pay for paternity/partners leave
• Pension, share incentive plan, volunteering leave, recognition schemes and much more…

About us
Connect Plus Services (CPS) brings together the collective strength of our parent companies - Balfour Beatty, Atkins and Egis Road Operation UK. With around 600 people, based at eight locations across the M25 network, we work on behalf of Connect Plus and National Highways to manage the operation of the M25 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, from routine maintenance to managing the whole-life requirement of thousands of assets across the network.
Diversity and inclusion
At Balfour Beatty we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential components of any successful, happy workplace. Through our Value Everyone Diversity and Inclusion Strategy and Action Plan, we are growing our diverse workforce and developing our inclusive culture where everyone is able to thrive and reach their full potential, regardless of their identity or background. To find out how we are making this a reality, visit www.balfourbeatty.com/diversityandinclusion
To help and support us with our desired commitment to create an inclusive culture we are members of WISE, enei, Business Disability Forum and the Association for Black and Minority Ethnic Engineers (AFBE). In 2020, we signed the Audeliss and Involve Open Letter to demonstrate our commitment to taking key long term and sustainable actions on Black Inclusion. Balfour Beatty is also a Gold Award holder in the Ministry of Defence ‘Employer Recognition Scheme’ and actively encourage applications from Armed Forces personnel, veterans and reservists.
As a Disability Confident Employer, we are committed to working with people who have disabilities and long-term health conditions to remove barriers for them in obtaining employment. We are also committed to offering applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role. For more info, visit: https://disabilityconfident.campaign.gov.uk/
We are looking to continually improve our resourcing process and ensure that it is fair and inclusive for all. If you have any feedback on the process, please share this with us at: candidaterecruitmentqueries@balfourbeatty.com

Work as part of a team of Security Operatives performing the following roles:

• To be the designated shift team leader during hours of duty and to deliver duty shift briefings at the start of each shift .
• Authorise shift timesheets.
• Manage the PDR process.
• Manage the Airwave / Traka cabinet software.
• Manage the Net2 access control system.
• Manage annual leave / sickness absence, ensuring that staffing levels are maintained.
• Monitor and operate security CCTV systems.
• Support the transport of cyclists across the River Crossing.
• Patrol and audit the network and Depots on foot and in a vehicle.
• Respond to all security related incidents.
• Manage the issue of keys.
• Manage the issue of contractor permits.
• Accurately maintain security procedure audit trails.
• Ensure all security policies and procedures are robustly applied.
• Support the Security Office Administrator.
• Any other duties, commensurate with the position, as required by the Security Manager.
• Always apply the organisations Security Principles.
• Ensure a relentless focus on Zero Harm

Kent Marshalling Area (KMA) Duties:

• Marshal all vehicles coming into the KMA.
• Process Dangerous Goods Vehicles.
• Deliver a first-class Customer Service.
• Liaise with DVSA and the emergency services.
• Monitor Forward Tanker bay.
• Prepare KMA as Emergency Services RVP – if required.
• Follow and act on directions from Control Room Manager in relation to movement of vehicles from the KMA

As if contributing to and supporting work that makes life better for millions wasn’t rewarding enough, we offer a full range of benefits too. You’ll have the freedom to shape the package that’s right for you and your life. Here are some of our key benefits:

• Smart working, giving you more flexibility such as staggered start and finish times, with up to 40% remote working, where roles allow.
• 25 days paid annual leave (pro rata)
• Family friendly policies which include 28 weeks full pay for maternity/adoption leave and four weeks full pay for paternity/partners leave
• Pension, share incentive plan, volunteering leave, recognition schemes and much more