Security Officer

James Fisher and Sons • Plymouth, Devon • Posted July 09, 2026

About the Role

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Security Officer
Part-time permanent position (24 hours per week)
Plymouth, Cattedown Wharves.

The Role:
Providing first line security to the Port/Tanker berth outside working hours to Cattedown Wharves Limited (Part of the James Fisher Group).
This role covers dayshift 6am – 6pm, Saturday, Sunday and all Bank Holidays (including Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Years Day).
The role will provide a physical presence to help deter intruders entering the company premises.
To liaise with Pilots/Agents to coordinate mooring and let go crews for shipping to the wharf.

Key Duties and responsibilities:
Hand-over between oncoming/outgoing duty person and update any information and any messages or instructions.
Check log sheets for people still on site.
Check shipping book for vessels alongside.
Ask for shipping movements and check board.
After all staff have left, divert the telephone, go on walkabout, check that all doors are locked...