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Triton Risk Management

We are a specialist risk management company operating across the United Kingdom. We focus on protecting and safeguarding people and property. Our mission is to be ranked within the top two percent of Risk Management and Protective Services companies in the UK.

At Triton, we put our people, their wellbeing and development at the forefront of our organisation; they are pivotal to everything that we do, and we invite you to apply to join our outstanding team.

Working at Triton Risk Management

A competitive salary is just one benefit of joining us. We provide many other benefits and these include:

• A commitment to your personal development, advancement and ongoing training.
• Access to discounts and deals including gyms, supermarkets and personal IT.
• Access to a 24/7 confidential support, advice and information line.
• Westfield Health Cash Plan.
• Online wellbeing resources.
• Uniform and equipment provided.
• Pension.
• Enhanced sick pay.
• Life assurance.
• Private medical cover.

South Hook LNG also provide an onsite subsidised Canteen. In addition, staff will also be moving into a new Security Building, equipped with the latest technology.

Role Introduction

Triton Risk Management is proud to be a strategic partner to South Hook LNG. We are entrusted to deliver a comprehensive and professional protective services strategy tailored to the unique requirements of their critical energy infrastructure site.

Our partnership is built on a foundation of trust, compliance and operational excellence. We provide a dedicated team of highly trained Protection Officers to ensure the continuous safety and security of the facility. Through proactive threat mitigation, rigorous access control and close coordination with site stakeholders, we safeguard the client’s operations while upholding the highest standards of safety, resilience, and regulatory adherence.

We are currently seeking applicants for a Protection Officer vacancy. This is a critical post responsible for ensuring the safety, security and operational continuity at the site through proactive monitoring, presence, and robust incident response.

Key Responsibilities

This list represents the type of activities that post holders will be asked to undertake and the ways in which they will be expected to operate.

Service Delivery

• Maintain a visible and professional presence to detect and deter unauthorised access, theft, vandalism, and other security threats.
• Execute advanced physical intervention techniques to safely manage, restrain, or remove high-risk individuals from site, ensuring compliance with legal standards and minimising risk to all parties involved.
• Serve as the primary on-site authority for pre-hospital emergency medical care, demonstrating advanced decision-making and intervention skills. This includes operating effectively in high-demanding environments such as working at height and within confined spaces, in accordance with relevant safety and medical protocols.
• Oversee and enforce advanced access control protocols, to ensure only authorised personnel and vehicles gain entry to critical areas of the site. Conduct audits to identify and mitigate access vulnerabilities.
• Carry out strategic patrol operations across internal and external zones, utilising risk-based assessment techniques to proactively identify, report, and respond to safety and security threats.
• Deliver a high-level first response capability to complex incidents, including emergencies, alarms, and suspicious activities. Ensure all incidents are accurately documented, analysed, and escalated in accordance with operational and legal frameworks.
• Manage and optimise surveillance infrastructure, including CCTV, access control systems, and integrated threat detection technologies. Ensure all monitoring activities comply with Company protocols and current data protection legislation.
• Act as a key liaison with emergency services and strategic stakeholders, facilitating coordinated multi-agency responses to incidents in line with JESIP principles.
• Assist with implementing lockdown procedures, evacuation drills, and site-specific emergency protocols.
• Produce and manage comprehensive operational documentation, including detailed incident reports, intelligence logs, and structured handover briefings. Ensure compliance with all relevant health and safety, legal, and contractual requirements.
• Represent Triton Risk Management and the client professionally, ensuring customer service standards are upheld at all times.

Training and exercises

• Assist in planning and execution of realistic security drills and exercises across all threat scenarios.
• Support the development of training materials, response protocols and evaluation tools.
• Engage with post-exercise reviews and implement continuous improvements.

Teamwork

· Help and support your immediate team as well as the client’s personnel, their contractors and suppliers.

· Support other team members to carry out their tasks when asked to do so.

· Identify and report any issues or concerns to the appropriate lead officer at Triton Risk and the client.

Communication / Personal

· Show a commitment to the values and behaviours of Triton Risk Management and those of the client.

· Use digital devices and apps such as email, electronic access control and digital identification processes to communicate with and operate effectively alongside your colleagues and all other stakeholders associated with your role.

· Any other reasonable duties.

Candidate Requirements

Essential

• High standard of physical fitness enabling you to satisfactorily complete a role based fitness test focusing on speed, endurance, strength and flexibility.
• Excellent team player.
• Proficient and competent IT skills including use of Word, Excel and electronic access management systems.
• Excellent situational awareness and decision-making skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Extensive conflict management experience.
• Ability to remain calm and professional under pressure.
• High standard of personal appearance, conduct and integrity.
• Full UK Driving Licence.
• Right to work in the UK.

Desirable

• Valid SIA Licence (Door Supervisor or Close Protection).
• FREC3/FREC4 certification.
• Experience with protestor management or site encroachment scenarios.
• Experience of working with law enforcement, emergency services and/or military services.
• Knowledge of legal requirements related to use of force, trespass laws, and data protection.
• Understanding of the Oil & Gas industry.

Candidates should note that progression beyond the assessment stage is subject to the successful completion of a screening process and medical examination including a drug and alcohol test. This includes verification of a 10-year employment history, financial probity checks, and a Standard Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Contracts will only be issued upon satisfactory completion of these requirements.

Candidates will also be required to complete a comprehensive role based physical fitness assessment to ensure they are capable of performing all essential duties, including confined space rescue, working at height, and other physically demanding tasks. Successful candidates must undergo a pre-commencement medical assessment and participate in annual medical evaluations alongside periodic drug and alcohol tests as an ongoing requirement of the role.

What you need to submit to apply

· A CV.

· A supporting statement outlining what has motivated you to apply for this role, and evidencing how you meet each of the essential criteria required for the role

Where to submit your application

· Apply online through Indeed.

What will happen next?

· Upon review of your completed application, we will write to inform you as to whether you have been shortlisted for the assessment stage.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £38,982.70 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Employee discount
• Free parking
• Health & wellbeing programme
• On-site parking

Licence/Certification:

• Full UK Driving Licence (required)

Work Location: In person