Job Description

Position title

Physical Access Security Officer - JAXPORT

Description

JAXPORT is now accepting applications for the following position:

Physical Access Security Officer 

Please apply by 5:00 p.m. Thursday, February 13, 2025.

Responsibilities

JOB SUMMARY
The Physical Access Security Officer (PASO) will be responsible for monitoring, assessing and managing access to JAXPORT’s terminals. The position provides a supplemental line of defense by preventing illegal access to JAXPORT terminals. PASO’s will assist with terminal gate access control and oversight to all visitors, vendors and business stakeholders and observe and report security threats, assuring current security measures meet Public Safety policies, procedures and standards.

Qualifications

Essential Functions: 

1. Assists in terminal gate access control, escorts, and safety compliance for JAXPORT Terminals.
2. Analyze situations quickly and objectively to determine proper action to be taken. Demonstrate the ability to deal courteously and fairly to all visitors, vendors and stakeholders.
3. Administer and maintain company physical control access lists.
4. Review terminal security plans, evacuation maps, training, policies, and procedures to meet security requirements.
5. Communicate using radio equipment in clear, brief, plain talk language.
6. In the event of alarm conditions, assist in the safe and orderly evacuation of facility personnel if warranted.
7. Monitor performance of physical security equipment and software applications to ensure proper functionality.
8. Be observant for trespassers or unauthorized persons and take proper reporting action. Inspect designated areas for suspicious activity. Visually inspect exterior building exteriors, terminal perimeters, parking areas, etc.
9. Maintains access control procedure manuals, reports, documentation, and special files, in accordance with JAXPORT’s record retention and other applicable statutes and regulations.
10. Immediately notify a JAXPORT Public Safety Compliance Officer or Assistant Manager if there are questions concerning any procedure or before allowing uncertain or questionable access.
11. Immediately report to the JAXPORT Security Operations Center all instances of suspected or actual criminality, misrepresentation or potential breach of security.

DIRECT REPORTS  

This position does not supervise employees.

OTHER DUTIES  

Perform other duties as required or assigned.

Skills

Experience: 

• Minimum of five years of military, law enforcement, security, or emergency preparedness experience, preferably in a maritime environment.

License/Certifications: 

• Must have, prior to employment, a Florida Department of Agriculture Class “D” license.
• Must have, within 30 days after employment, a Transportation Workers Identification Credential.

Knowledge:

• Strong knowledge of critical infrastructure protection measures and practices under regulatory standards is required.
• Must possess basic knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems necessary to start, operate and assess status of gas- and diesel-powered generators, light carts, portable signs and speakers. 

Skills Required:

• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite skills (Word and Excel).
• Proficient computer and software skills.
• Must have excellent verbal and written communications skills.
• Must be customer service oriented and able to work well with others in a team environment.
• Able to work independently, handle multiple tasks, organized and a self-starter.
• Able to handle sensitive issues in confidence is essential.

Travel:  Travel not required.

Other Requirements: 

• Valid driver license is required and must be maintained during employment.
• Must also be able to qualify and maintain qualification for a Florida Security Officer license Class D.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Transportation Workers Identification Credential (TWIC) during employment.
• This position is designated as “Safety Sensitive” and is subject to pre-employment and random drug and alcohol testing.

Must be able to work shift work to include days, evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays. 

Physical Requirements: 

• Constantly move, traverse inside office or on JAXPORT property to accomplish job duties.
• Constantly operate vehicles, 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.
• Constantly 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 50 pounds, occasionally up to 75 pounds.

Working Conditions:

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

Education

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Must have work history involving access control monitoring, building security and/or training in conducting vulnerability assessments, and risk reduction methodologies.

About JAXPORT

JAXPORT will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

AN EO/EA, ADA AND VETERANS PREFERENCE EMPLOYER

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