Distribution Security Officer

Amberstone Security Ltd

Distribution Security Officer

Salary Not Specified

Amberstone Security Ltd, Newtown, Stockton-on-Tees

  • Full time
  • Permanent
  • Onsite working

Posted 2 weeks ago, 3 May | Get your application in now before you miss out!

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: df3cca6b56344bfa85d8e2a48984f0b6

Full Job Description

Access Control

  • Control and monitor vehicular and pedestrian traffic entering and leaving company facilities, though the operation of an automatic access control system

  • Process and manage visitors in an efficient and friendly manner while on the facility

  • Ensure all visitors view Visitors Safety DVD or in possession of a valid 'Visitors Safety Training' card.

  • De-matching of visiting personnel entering site

  • Enforce site rules

  • Collect vehicle inspection tags and certificates vehicles

  • Ensure that all visitor cards have been returned and stored correctly

  • Ensure that all delivery vehicles are sent or escorted to the correct recipient

  • Arrange escort for visitors to site if required

  • Check that all muster readers are operational on a weekly basis


  • Security
  • Undertake security checks of buildings, plant area and access gates, by providing regular patrols on Main, Jetty, Greatham sites & Wynyard offices

  • Undertake anti-trespass, anti-theft & fire prevention patrols throughout the plant and along the facility perimeter fencing & T.H.P.A access road

  • Undertake continual surveillance of key plant areas, through the use of CCTV

  • Open and close emergency gates and doors/buildings on request from authorised personnel

  • Carry out random personnel and vehicle searches daily

  • Report any faults/defects, which may be found whilst on patrol

  • Report any Health and Safety hazards


  • Emergency Procedures
  • Operate the plant emergency alarm panel and tannoy message system at the Main Gatehouse in a fire/emergency/evacuation situation

  • Act as a first line First Aider in emergency situations, or as directed by the Emergency Controller

  • Assist if required, in the movement of external emergency vehicles during a site emergency situation

  • Check direct line to Cleveland Fire Brigade daily. Ensure this is logged on appropriate document

  • Test all Main Site alarms & tannoy messages weekly

  • Respond to messages via the Cleveland Emergency Alarm Scheme (CEAS) and pass information as necessary

  • Call out Incident Management Team when requested by authorized personnel

  • Prepare Admin Building or Wynyard office for arrival of Incident Management Team


  • General
  • Undertake weekly foot patrol of the underground oil pipeline in & Greatham perimeter fence to check for irregularities & provide the Supervisor with a written check sheet upon completion.

  • Undertake out of hours' vehicle inspections & compile a check sheet to confirm their roadworthiness for safe entry onto site

  • Assist 'Alere' during their regular visits to site to perform random substance abuse testing by randomly compiling a list of subjects to be tested, contacting them, & allocating time slots

  • Performing 'Post Incident' & 'For Cause' substance abuse testing in the absence of the site nurse at the request of authorized personnel. Call out Alere in the event of a 'Non Negative' test & passing on printed results to the site nurse

  • Performing Benzene & Mercury testing in the absence of the site nurse & placing the samples in the post to be analysed

  • Carry out quarterly testing of evacuation portals. X3 individual tests, x1 simultaneous tests & record results on check sheet upon completion

  • Carry out quarterly lighting survey on the Main, Jetty & Greatham sites & send fault sheet to relevant personnel to facilitate repair

  • Carry out quarterly building inspections of the Main, Jetty & Greatham sites, compile check sheet & submit SAP notifications if required to facilitate repair

  • Actively participate in the site P.S.I. Hazard Recognition, Improvement Suggestions, Better Tools, Better Methods & Life Saving Rules initiatives

    SIA licenced.

  • First Aid certified

  • I.S.P.S. certified.

  • Excellent I.T. skills.

  • Excellent communication skills.

  • Well mannered & presented at all times.

  • Hold a full drivers licence & COP drivers permit.

  • P.S.I. trained.

  • C.B.T. Confined space trained.