Job Description
Security Officer
Department: HSSE
Location: Aqaba, Jordan
Reports To: Security Manager
Business Unit: Noatum Ports
- Job Purpose
To support the implementation and maintenance of security measures across port facilities and operational areas, ensuring the protection of personnel, assets, cargo, infrastructure, and visitors. The Security Officer is responsible for monitoring security activities, enforcing access control procedures, conducting patrols, identifying potential security risks, and responding to security incidents in accordance with company policies and applicable regulatory requirements.
- Key Responsibilities
Security Operations & Surveillance
- Monitor port facilities, operational areas, buildings, and restricted zones to ensure compliance with established security procedures.
- Conduct regular security patrols and inspections to identify potential risks, suspicious activities, or security breaches.
- Monitor CCTV systems, alarms, and other security equipment, reporting any irregularities or incidents.
- Ensure the proper implementation of security procedures across port facilities and operational locations.
Access Control & Visitor Management
- Control and monitor access to port premises, ensuring that employees, contractors, visitors, and vehicles comply with established entry requirements.
- Verify identification, access permits, and relevant authorization documents.
- Maintain accurate visitor, vehicle, and contractor entry and exit records.
- Ensure restricted areas are accessed only by authorized personnel.
Incident Management & Emergency Response
- Respond promptly to security incidents, suspicious activities, emergencies, and security breaches.
- Prepare incident reports and escalate security concerns to the relevant management personnel.
- Support emergency response activities, evacuation procedures, and security investigations when required.
- Coordinate with relevant internal teams and external authorities when necessary.
Compliance & Risk Management
- Ensure compliance with company security policies, port security procedures, and applicable local regulations.
- Support the implementation of port security requirements, including relevant ISPS Code provisions where applicable.
- Identify and report potential security vulnerabilities and recommend appropriate preventive measures.
- Participate in security inspections, audits, drills, and risk assessments.
Reporting & Administration
- Maintain accurate security logs, incident records, patrol reports, and access control documentation.
- Prepare regular security activity reports and communicate operational concerns to the line manager.
- Ensure security equipment and communication devices are maintained, and any defects are reported promptly.
- Support security awareness initiatives and briefings for employees, contractors, and visitors.
- Qualifications & Experience
- High school diploma or equivalent; relevant security training or certification is an advantage.
- Previous experience in security operations, preferably within ports, logistics, industrial facilities, or similar operational environments. Required experience: 3–5 years in security operations.
- Preferred experience: 2+ years in ports, maritime, logistics, or industrial security.
- Industry exposure: Port facilities, critical infrastructure, or large-scale operational environments.
- ISPS Code: Previous exposure or knowledge is an advantage.
- Knowledge of access control, surveillance systems, security patrols, and incident reporting.
- Familiarity with port security requirements and the ISPS Code is an advantage.
- Basic knowledge of emergency response and safety procedures.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work shifts, including nights, weekends, and public holidays, according to operational requirements.
- Required Competencies
- Security Awareness and Risk Identification
- Attention to Detail
- Integrity and Confidentiality
- Incident Response and Problem Solving
- Communication and Coordination
- Situational Awareness
- Discipline and Accountability
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- Compliance with established security procedures and access control requirements.
- Timely identification and escalation of security incidents.
- Accuracy and completeness of security logs and incident reports.
- Completion of scheduled patrols and security inspections.
- Response time to security incidents and emergency situations.
- Compliance with security audit requirements and corrective action follow-ups.
- Working Environment
The role operates within a port environment, involving indoor and outdoor security activities, regular patrols, and interaction with employees, contractors, visitors, and external stakeholders. Shift-based work may be required to support continuous port operations.
