Job Description

:Key responsibilities:

• To ensure that security practices at Port are implemented and maintained for the physical safety of all visitors, employees or customers to DP World facilities and the security of property & assets owned by the company.
• To ensure that Port is certified to International Ship and Port Facility Security Code (ISPS Code) requirements and remains remain complaint.
• To ensure that security awareness becomes a culture within the area of responsibility, using security campaigns, training, outreach, and awareness sessions, either in person to locally based colleagues or remotely through delegated security managers regionally.
• To ensure all travellers to the site are apprised of security risk factors and implement measures and mitigation techniques appropriate to the specific location.
• To maintain close contact with regional peers within DP World and to build effective relationships with regional and local. agencies who can assist the collection of security information and the response of an incident.
• To assist business units, meet and maintain other security compliance initiatives such as AEO, CTPAT, CSI, TAPA etc.
• To assist in the implementation and maintenance of ISO 28000:2022 Specification for security management systems for the supply chain.
• Undertake Risk Assessments and provide advice on security matters and compliance for new projects.
• Support and where assigned, lead security systems projects.
• Undertake security reviews and/or audits within port as per frequency agreed with Regional Head and Group Security. Drive process to achieve compliance with loss prevention standards.
• Identify, develop & implement loss prevention program.
• Effectively partner with operations & support functions in evaluating current & future business process & initiatives.
• Serve as a member of a coordinated team of loss prevention managers in relentlessly pursuing improvements to loss prevention program efforts.
• Perform interior & exterior loss prevention audits, being alert to & responding to any security of loss prevention issues noted at the site.
• Encourage & promote loss prevention within the workforce exercising integrity & ethical methods.
• Monitor the site for compliance with security & loss prevention policies.
• Establish & use risk assessment process to identify & prioritize risks & mitigation means at the Port. Liaise & cooperate with law enforcement & industry bodies, as well as vendors, suppliers & partners to effectively resolve exposures & mitigate risks.
• Demonstrate knowledge of loss prevention best practices in supply chain, to include application of physical security systems, warehouse security management, investigation techniques/laws of arrest, management of contract guards\' agencies, delivery carriers\' loss mitigation techniques.
• Conduct new hire orientation & training

Skills and Competencies:

• Must be willing to undertake a Port Facility Security Officer (PFSO) course within 12 months of hiring.
• Must have experience in working in any of security compliance framework (ISPS, TAPA, CTPAT etc.) and/or in any ISO Management Standards.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office products.
• Must have experience or qualifications in electronic security systems including but not limited to:
• Closed Circuit Television (CCTV)
• Electronic Access Control (EAS)
• Security System Software
• Extensive experience in loss prevention.
• Communication and Influencing- demonstrate ability to identify the customer expectation and adjust language/ style to suit the listener; structure the information using correct terminology and grammar; be articulate and well-reasoned; solution-focused; customer-focused; have excellent follow-up
• Ability to interpret multiple datapoints of information to understand security trends.
• Excellent presentation skills.
• The ability to adapt positively to change.
• Prioritise key tasks to maximise efficiency & achieve deadlines.
• Confidence to challenge status quo & make suitable suggestions.
• The ability to respond effectively in high stress incident situations where information may be confused or incomplete, allowing for the desired security outcome.
• The ability to lead, drive and manage diverse group of people, who may have differing views, religions, outlooks, languages etc.
• The ability to understand complex security systems and relate that information in clear and concise to superiors or subordinates to achieve the desired outcome.
• The ability to write security related standards, orders and SOPs.
• The ability to interpret strategic directives and relate those directives to the business units.
• Decision Making/ Problem Solving- demonstrate ability to proactively gather the right data from appropriate sources, probe/consider all facts, consider other perspectives; conduct root cause analysis; draw sound inferences; prioritize key factors; act decisively, promptly, and confidently; flexible in approach.

Stakeholders:Internal: Health and Safety Managers, Business Unit Head., Operational Manager, Other managers.External: Regional State Government and State security agencies e.g., State Police and Intelligence agencies, Interpol (Regional), CTPAT representatives, IMO representatives etc.Educational Qualification (min) - GraduationRange/ Min no of years - of overall Experience required - 7 - 12 yearsMin no of years of Industry specific experience required, if any & the industry type:Experience of security gathered through serving in either of the following:

• Military Officer (5 Years)
• Police/CAPF or other law enforcement Officer (5 Years)
• Extensive civilian security background, having worked for large Multinational Corporations (7+ years)

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