Security Officer

Job Title: Security Officer

Department: Security

Supervisor: Security Supervisor

Functional Relationship: Deputy CSO, Chief Security Officer

Summary of Responsibilities: Ensuring the safety and security of designated properties, assets, personnel, and visitors. Responsibilities include patrolling the premises, setting up security controls, monitoring property access, investigating suspicious behavior, and enforcing company policies.

Job Responsibility:

1. Patrol of Pier, Transit Sheds, Compounds, Office. Low Berth etc. as instructed.
2. Control of Entry and exit points of Facility.
3. Surveillance of cargo from ship to delivery
4. Deposits to the banks
5. You are to be verse with the Port of Belize Limited Surveillance System & Security Manual
6. Any other duties of a related nature assigned from time to time.

18.2 of the ISPS – Code Port facility personnel having specific security duties should have knowledge and receive training in some or all of the following, as appropriate:

1. Knowledge of current security threats and patterns.
2. Recognition and detection of weapons, dangerous substances and devices.
3. Recognition of characteristics and behavioral patterns of persons who are likely to threaten security.
4. Techniques used to circumvent security measures.
5. Crowd management and control techniques.
6. Security-related communication
7. Operations of security equipment and systems
8. Testing, calibration and maintenance of security equipment and systems.
9. Inspection, control, and monitoring techniques, and methods of physical searches of persons, personal effects, baggage, cargo, and ship’s stores.

Job Qualifications/ Requirements:

• A High School diploma, with 3 years experience in Security Officer field.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license.
• Computer literate.
• Knowledge of Laws & regulations
• Working Knowledge of public safety
• Security operation & procedures

Skills/Competencies:

• Ability to work independently.
• Team oriented, ethical, and punctual (On Call)
• Good communication skills
• Strong reporting skills