Public Safety Compliance Officer I (October 20, 2026)

Jaxport; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

JAXPORT in Jacksonville, FL is seeking a Public Safety Compliance Officer I to lead development and implementation of security plans per CFR 33 Part 105/104. You will coordinate with management, tenants, and federal agencies to ensure secure, efficient port operations.

The role requires risk assessment expertise, a valid FSO certificate or ability to obtain within six months, and the ability to travel between locations. This safety-sensitive position includes recall duties and drug testing.

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree in Homeland Security or closely related field required.
• Five years of progressively responsible facility, port/seaport, maritime industry or homeland security experience required.
• Must possess formal training/experience in conducting risk/vulnerability assessments in an all-hazards spectrum.
• Must be qualified as defined in 33 CFR Part 105.205.
• Must have an FSO Certificate or the ability to obtain within six months of employment.

Responsibilities

• Develop, plan, organize, coordinate and implement all elements of security plans per CFR Title 33 Part 105/104 and all-hazards plans.
• Ensure security, safety and emergency preparedness measures protect port personnel and infrastructure.
• Collaborate with terminal management and tenants to implement the Facility Security Plan.
• Represent security interests and liaise with U.S. agencies to ensure efficient cargo movement.
• Conduct risk/vulnerability assessments and document findings using all-hazards methodologies.
• Administer contract security personnel and conduct routine inspections across shifts.
• Notify law enforcement and responders for incidents and changes in security conditions.
• Record incidents and brief facility personnel on security changes.

Skills

Problem solving

Verbal communication

Written communication

Regulatory compliance enforcement

Stress management

Interpersonal skills

Education

Associate’s Degree in Homeland Security

Job description

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Public Safety Compliance Officer I (October 20, 2026)

Operations Security Jacksonville, FL, US

3 days ago Requisition ID: 1343

Salary Range: $49,586.00 To $68,499.00 Annually

Assistant Manager, Public Safety

616

$49,586 to $68,499

October 20, 2026

November 2, 2026 (5:00 p.m.) or until filled

(Internal & External Posting)

JOB SUMMARY/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• The Compliance Officer has primary responsibility and overall accountability for developing, planning, organizing, coordinating and implementing all elements of security plans developed per the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), Title 33, Part 105/104 and other all-hazards plans.
• Ensures the application of security, safety and emergency preparedness measures designed to protect the port’s personnel, critical infrastructure and calling vessels with general guidance from the Manager of Public Safety.
• Works closely with marine terminal management, Physical Security Specialists, and tenants in the development and implementation of JAXPORT’s Facility Security Plan, including procedures, guidelines, regulations and policies for the secure and efficient operation of the marine terminals.
• Represents JAXPORT’s security interests and maintains effective liaison and working relationships with U.S. Customs, Immigration and Naturalization, the U.S. Coast Guard and the Florida Department of Law Enforcement to ensure efficient and effective cooperation for the movement of cargo through the JAXPORT’s facilities
• Conducts safety/security, risk/vulnerability assessments and investigations and documents findings using risk assessment methodologies in an all hazards risk spectrum.
• Responsible for the administration, management and regulatory compliance of the contract security personnel and conducts routine security and safety inspections during all shifts/hours of security operations.
• Ensures timely notification to law enforcement personnel and other emergency responders to permit a quick response to any suspicious activity, breach of security or transportation security incident.
• Ensures that occurrences that threaten the security of the facility are recorded and reported to Public Safety management personnel and ensures that all facility personnel are briefed of changes in security conditions.
• Will require rotating shift work and will be subject to mission essential recall as determined necessary.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education:

• Associate’s Degree in Homeland Security or closely related field required.

Experience:

• Five years of progressively responsible facility, port/seaport, maritime industry or homeland security experience required.
• At JAXPORT’s discretion, can substitute degree with seven years’ experience and/or certification in a comparable position.
• Must possess formal training/experience in conducting risk/vulnerability assessments in an all-hazards spectrum (i.e., natural, man-made accidental and man-made terrorism.
• Must be qualified and experienced as defined in 33 CFR Part 105.205.
• Must have an FSO Certificate or the ability to obtain the certification within six months of employment.

Knowledge:

• Knowledge of current industry, economic and legislative trends affecting marine security, safety and emergency preparedness.

Skills Required:

• Must possess strong problem-solving skills.
• Strong verbal and written communications.
• Ability to enforce rules, regulation and ordinances and work under stressful conditions.
• Ability to work with a diverse group of both internal and external contacts.

Travel: Frequent travel between company locations.

Other Requirements:

• Valid driver license is required and must be maintained during employment.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Transportation Workers Identification Credential (TWIC) during employment.
• Must pass all weapons qualifications and maintain a “G” and “D” security license as described in F.S.S. 493.
• This position is designated as safety sensitive and is subject to pre-employment and random drug and alcohol testing.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Frequently remain in a stationary position.
• Constantly move, traverse inside office or on JAXPORT property to accomplish job duties.
• Constantly operate, use or handle equipment, tools, computers and other office machinery.
• Rarely/Never ascend, descend, work atop, traverse on ladders, equipment and buildings to perform maintenance and safety functions. Heights up to 200 feet.
• Occasionally position self to move, to maintain or repair equipment on terminal or in office.
• Constantly detect, determine, identify, recognize, observe, inspect to read and use computers.
• Constantly detect, converse with, convey, exchange information with others via radio, telephone. Ability to listen to equipment to troubleshoot
• Frequently move, transport and position, material up to 10 pounds, occasionally up to 50 pounds.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Frequent exposure to unpleasant environmental conditions and/or hazards. Majority of work performed outside or with exposure to risk.

JAXPORT will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the American with Disabilities Act

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