Security Officer (Union/Casual)

JOB DETAILS

Job Title

Security Officer (Union/Casual)

Department

Safety and Security

Job Location

Port Wilmington

Reporting to

Security Manager

Responsible for

Patrolling grounds to protect and maintain a safe and secure environment

Decision Making Authority

N/A

MINIMUM PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Educational Background

High School diploma or equivalent

Technical Qualification / Certification

• Must participate in Teamster Union
• Valid TWIC Card Required
• Valid Driver’s License Required

Related Work Experience

One (1) to Two (2) years of experience in the maritime industry preferred

JOB SUMMARY

MAJOR FUNCTIONS

The position facilitates the safe and effective operations of Port Wilmington, through full-time day and night patrol of the port’s facilities. This position will perform a broad range of activities depending on the needs of the port and department.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS 

• Patrols Port Wilmington grounds to maintain traffic control, detect criminal violations, and detect safety hazards.
• Ensure the facility is provided with high-quality security services to protect people and property
• Report safety concerns, security breaches, and unusual circumstances both verbally and in writing.
• Make frequent inspections of all Port facilities, including parking areas, offices, warehouses, piers, and rail areas
• Works closely with the United States Coast Guard and Federal, State, and local law enforcement agencies.
• Records details of patrol
• Escort visitors, oversize vehicles, and equipment from gates to the destination on the property as necessary.
• Assist at Port of entry gates
• Mandatory overtime is required as needed
• Must participate in overtime as needed to maintain effective and efficient patrol operations.
• Required to perform shift work which will include days, but could also include evenings and nights, including weekends and holidays.
• Perform other duties as required

Quality, Health, Safety, and Environment 

• Ensures that all health, safety, and security protocols are enforced and observed in all Company’s activities to protect the employees and the public.

• Compliance with all applicable laws and relevant industry standards of practice and commitment to the continuous improvement of HSSE management practices.

• Provides strong visible commitment, leadership, and personal involvement in health, safety, security, and the environment and makes available the resources necessary to achieve our HSSE objectives.

• Ensures activities and duties are consistent with Port Wilmington policies on SQF and FSMA.