Security Safeguard - 1099

The Security Safeguard is responsible for ensuring the security and safeguarding of personnel and crews at assigned Port office locations. This role involves following safety protocols, providing on-call support, and ensuring proper documentation is in place for arrivals and departures.

Specific Essential Job Duties:

• Provide on-call security and safeguarding for personnel and crews at assigned Port office locations.
• Make required trips to various sites, including terminals, airports, hotels, U.S. Immigration Control, and U.S. Customs offices, to ensure all required documentation is ready for personnel arrivals and departures.
• Abide by all federal, state, and local laws, including all transport rules, guidelines, and safety regulations.
• Provide detailed reports on daily activities and any incidents that may have occurred to management.
• Abide by company HSEQ policies & procedures.
• All other duties as assigned.
• Not all aspects of the job are covered by the descriptions, other duties may be required at the discretion of the Operations Manager or other members of the management team.
• Position may change as industry and technology evolve.

Qualifications & Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record required.
• Valid State of Florida Class D security license required.
• Transportation Workers Identification Card (TWIC) is highly preferred and must be obtained upon acceptance of the position or within 30 days of hire.
• Must be able to pass a Federal and State background screening.
• Previous security and safeguarding experience required.
• Previous experience in the maritime agency industry is helpful but not required.
• Able to travel between sites as needed.
• Verifiable excellent customer service skills.
• Strong communication skills, with groups and in individual interactions to solve problems.
• Excellent knowledge of security protocols.
• Ability to react appropriately in stressful situations.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds.
• Must have reliable transportation.
• Must have and maintain valid automobile insurance that complies with state regulations.
• Must be available to work a flexible schedule based on business needs, including days, nights, weekends, and some holidays with travel to and from the marine vessel while in Port.

Working Conditions:

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here represent those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

This position requires the ability to sit comfortably for extended periods of time both during a trip and on standby awaiting passengers. Additionally, there will be some bending/stooping, lifting, walking, standing, and carrying of transport items such as luggage, clothing, boxes, and personal effects of the passengers up to 50 pounds. This position works outside in both hot and cold temperatures as well as in a general office setting. The duties performed in this position may expose the employee to odors, dust, dirt, mechanical hazards, high noise levels and potentially hazardous equipment.

On-hire times can vary greatly and are dependent on several external factors including the arrival and departure of vessels, airplanes, and ferries, therefore the employee will need to be able to maintain a flexible schedule to accommodate passenger needs and demand. This can include early morning and late evening requirements. Long hours, ability to travel, weekend duties and 24-hour “on-call” status are essential job requirements. Must comply with all work rules, including those that pertain to safety and health. The employee will be required to make numerous trips to various locations, handle any issues relevant to the efficient arrival and departure of passengers.