Security Officer

A. GENERAL FUNCTION

The Security Officer is responsible for the day-to-day supervision, monitoring, and verification of terminal security activities, ensuring that the contracted security agency properly implement established security procedures, access-control requirements, and operational instructions.

The position serves as the primary operational link between the MMT Security Management and the contracted security agency, promptly identifying and escalating security deficiencies, incidents, and non-compliance requiring management attention.

B. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Daily Security Operations

• Monitor the day-to-day implementation of terminal security procedures and security controls.
• Conduct regular inspections and security rounds of gates, access points, restricted areas, perimeter areas, cargo yard, quayside, vessel, engineering, admin buildings, and other critical locations.
• Verify that security personnel are properly deployed and performing their assigned duties.
• Monitor compliance with access-control, personnel screening, vehicle control, visitor management, and identification requirements.
• Ensure that security posts remain adequately manned and that security personnel maintain proper alertness and discipline.

2. ISPS and Security Procedure Implementation

• Implement and monitor the day-to-day security measures prescribed under the Terminal’s Port Facility Security Plan (PFSP) and applicable ISPS requirements.
• Verify that security personnel understand and follow established security procedures and instructions.
• Immediately report observed weaknesses, breaches, or non-compliance with the security requirements to the Security Supervisor.
• Assist in the implementation of security drills, exercises, inspections, and other security-related activities.

3. Security Agency Supervision

• Directly monitor the performance of the contracted security agency during daily operations.
• Verify security guard attendance, post assignments, relief arrangements, uniform/PPE compliance, and adherence to post orders.
• Conduct routine checks to ensure that guards are performing their assigned duties and are not abandoning or neglecting their posts.
• Communicate operational instructions and security requirements to the security agency's detachment commander or assistant detachment commanders.
• Document deficiencies and coordinate immediate corrective action with the security agency. Escalate repeated or serious agency deficiencies to the Security Supervisor for formal action.

4. Incident and Emergency Response

• Act as the initial Security Department representative during security incidents occurring within the terminal.
• Coordinate the immediate response of security personnel and the contracted security agency.
• Secure the affected area, control access, preserve relevant evidence, and facilitate the safe movement of personnel as necessary.
• Immediately notify the Security Supervisor of significant incidents, security breaches, suspicious activities, or potential threats.
• Prepare initial incident reports and provide information for subsequent investigation.

5. Monitoring and Reporting

• Maintain daily security monitoring records, inspection checklists, incident reports, guard deployment records, and other required documentation.
• Consolidate security observations and operational deficiencies for submission to the Security Supervisor.
• Monitor daily security performance indicators and provide data required for KPI reporting.
• Track the status of corrective actions arising from inspections, incidents, and security observations.
• Immediately escalate critical or unresolved security issues.

6. Coordination and Communication

• Coordinate with Terminal Operations, Safety, Engineering, and other departments on security-related operational concerns.
• Coordinate with the Property Management Office (PMO) of the Manila Harbour Centre Industrial Park Association, Inc. (MHCPIA) and its security agency.
• Maintain effective communication with the contracted security agency's detachment commander or assistant detachment commanders.
• Ensure that relevant security information and instructions are properly communicated to succeeding shifts.
• Coordinate with government authorities and emergency responders when immediate operational response is required.

7. Performs other related duties as may be assigned from time to time.

C. MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

• : Must possess at least a Bachelor’s/College Degree in BS Industrial Security Management, BS Criminology, or any related courses.
• : Must have at least 3 years of related experience.
• : Having a PFSO Certification is an advantage.
• : Must have technical expertise, with people skills, computer literate, and excellent communication skills for both English and Filipino (oral and written).
• Willing to go on shifting schedule and possibly work on Holidays as needed by the business and its operational requirements.
• Can start ASAP.

Benefits:

• Company Christmas gift
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Transportation service provided

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Tondo: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Application Question(s):

• What college degree did you graduate with?
• What security-related certifications and training programs have you completed or attended?
• What security-related positions have you held with your previous employers?
• List all the industry you have worked in.
• Willing to go on shifting schedule and possibly work on Holidays as needed by the business and its operational requirements?
• What's your salary expectation?
• When can you start working? If you are currently employed, how long is your notice period?
• Are you available on any weekday should we invite you for an on-site interview and assessment?

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Security-Related Role: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• PFSO Certification (Preferred)

Location:

• Tondo (Preferred)

Willingness to travel:

• 100% (Required)

Work Location: In person