Senior Port Facility Security Officer - Saudi National

Parsons; Jizan; On-site; SAR 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading security firm in Saudi Arabia is seeking a Senior Port Facility Security Officer to manage port security operations, conduct assessments, and ensure safety during port operations. The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's degree and over 8 years of experience in port security, offering excellent leadership skills and computer literacy. Join us to contribute to port safety and security efforts.

Qualifications

• 8 years of related experience in port security and port facility management.
• Port Facility Security Management certificate is preferred.
• Minimum of First on Scene medical qualification; First Aid is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage 24/7 port security operations and assessments.
• Issue security passes and permits, logging details.
• Control access to port premises by clients and public.

Skills

Strong experience in port maritime security

Excellent leadership and teamwork skills

Good English language skills

Computer literacy with MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Law, Navy, Port, Military Studies, Marine or a related field

Job description

Job Description

Parsons is looking for a talented Senior Port Facility Security Officer to join our team. The Senior Port Facility Security Officer will be responsible for managing port security operations, including 24/7 surveillance, coordinating security matters, and distributing information to port personnel and the Port Authority based on appropriate security classifications and measurements.

What You'll Be Doing

• Manage 24/7 port security operations, port facility security assessments, and provide security presence in the port harbor.
• Create the port security plan and carry out activities related to maritime and building security as determined by the Port Authority.
• Issue all security passes and permits, including logging details.
• Ensure delivery of a high standard of service to the port’s clients, stakeholders and public by identifying security threats and patterns.
• Provide required security response and crisis management, ensuring security measures protect JCPDI assets from theft and damage.
• Liaise with the Coast Guard, Port Operator and Port Authority to provide the required security services and support port users.
• Maintain standard security services.
• Control access to port premises by clients, port users, stakeholders and the public.
• Liaise with relevant authorities.
• Report incidents related to security infringements, damage, criminal damage, road traffic accidents and misbehavior; determine course of action.
• Provide security services during visits of cruise ships to the port (e.g., closing piers, controlling traffic).
• Lock and unlock all port facilities.
• Place movable signs for passenger information and make announcements on the public address system.
• Provide patrols within port and harbor areas for security purposes, enforce parking restrictions, investigate incidents, and check for problems or defects.
• Assist staff within other infrastructure departments as required and assist in emergency procedures (e.g., clearing areas of the public, closing roads, traffic control).

What Desired Skills You'll Bring

• Bachelor’s Degree in Law, Navy, Port, Military Studies, Marine or a related field with 8 years of related experience in port security and port facility management.
• Port Facility Security Management certificate is preferred.
• Minimum of First on Scene medical qualification; First Aid is preferred.
• Strong experience in port maritime security with knowledge of port management and local and international marine regulations.
• Excellent leadership, teamwork, management, and communication skills; ability to interface with staff at all levels.
• Good English language skills (reading, writing and speaking).
• Computer literacy with experience using MS Office (Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint).

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