The posting
Job Description
About the Role
As a Police Officer at the Port of Dover, you will play a vital role in maintaining a safe, secure, and welcoming environment for one of the UK’s most critical transport hubs.
Working in a dynamic and fast-paced environment, you will collaborate with a wide range of internal teams and external partners to deliver effective, visible policing that supports both public safety and the commercial success of the Port.
This is a unique opportunity for a motivated and proactive individual who thrives on challenge, enjoys problem-solving, and is committed to professional excellence.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Delivering high-quality policing services aligned to operational priorities and Port objectives
- Working collaboratively with strategic partners, agencies, and stakeholders across the Port environment
- Contributing to maintaining a safe and secure environment for passengers, staff, and visitors
- Taking ownership of specific portfolios to support efficient policing operations and continuous improvement
- Supporting counter-terrorism protective security and policing of busy, high-footfall environments
- Applying initiative and innovation in planning and delivering operational activity
- Upholding the values and reputation of the Port of Dover Police
About You
We’re looking for a driven and adaptable Police Officer who can balance operational policing with a commercial awareness of the Port environment.
Essential Requirements
- Successfully completed police probation OR
- Recently served (within the last 12 months) as a Police Officer in the RAF, Army, or Royal Navy
- Ability to achieve Security Clearance (SC level)
- Strong problem-solving skills with a proactive and innovative approach
- Ability to work effectively under pressure in a fast-paced environment
- Excellent communication and partnership-working skills
Desirable Experience
- Policing within crowded or complex public environments
- Counter-terrorism or protective security experience
What We’re Looking For
- A self-motivated individual with energy, resilience, and initiative
- Someone who thrives on challenges and is eager to develop their skills
- A strong team player who contributes to a positive and high-performing culture
- A professional who demonstrates integrity, adaptability, and sound judgement
Why Join the Port of Dover Police?
This is not your typical policing role. You’ll operate in a unique and high-profile environment, where national infrastructure, security, and commercial operations meet.
You’ll gain exposure to a wide range of policing challenges while playing a key role in protecting one of the UK’s most important gateways.
Hours of work: 40 hours per week (day and night shifts)
Salary: Up to £47,633 DOE
Previous Applicants
To ensure a fair and efficient recruitment process, applications from candidates who have been unsuccessful at interview for this position within the previous 12 months will not normally be considered. Exceptions may be made where the candidate can demonstrate a significant change in their qualifications, skills, experience, or circumstances since their previous application.
Rank and Experience Requirements
Applications will normally only be considered from candidates who are serving at the rank of Constable or up to two ranks higher. Applications from candidates above this level will not be progressed. Candidates who are two ranks higher than Constable will be considered on a case-by-case basis, taking into account the recency of promotion and the relevance of their experience to policing within a Port, transport, or commercial environment.
Benefits:
- 5 weeks annual leave + bank holidays (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
All offers of employment are subject to us obtaining satisfactory references (covering all education, training, employment and unemployment in the preceding 5 years) and there will be a pre-employment medical including a Drug and Alcohol test. We need to satisfy your Right to Work in the UK.
Please be aware that all employees will be subject to background security checks in order to obtain a Dock Pass. For this role, passing vetting requirements is mandatory.
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.
All applications are reviewed by our team — we do not use AI for screening.
Closing date: 24 November 2026 at 5pm
About Us
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.
