Head of Security

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee all aspects of the Security department. 
• Develop security measures and assure the overall security of all members of the organization.
• Direct and coordinate overall activities of the department to achieve maximum efficiency and Security measures as required by the Port.
• Coordinate security operations, as well as manage, train, and assess performance of the entire security personnel.
• Supervise / delegate duties to all staff within the department 
• Conduct regular inspection and meeting with security Management Team to review and if necessary, recommends re-modification of any security procedures
• Maintain a close working relation with other department and attend related management meeting 
• Help in writing and developing security policies and procedures for the security department
• Supervise document controller in maintaining of all security management system procedures
• Maintain ISPS Code and share its regulations with the several departments to be applicable in proper manner.
• Audit all Activities for maritime security.
• Compliance with security management system
• Follow up security internal audit with other related departments
• Review all NCRs and making sure the corrective actions are implemented
• Prepare training plans for Security Department 
• Design electronic security systems including Access Control, CCTV, and Radio Communications according to Security/Safety operational requirements.
• Prepare regular maintenance plans for each security system. And follow up through each.
• Prepare development plan for each system
• Prepare needed annual budget for each system
• Prepare training schedules for responsible operators i.e., X -Ray scanner's operators, Security Control Room operators,
• Supervise projects provided by external organizations and related to Security systems
• Prepare reports related to the Security Systems performance including the performance Improvement recommendations.
• Communicate with external organizations and institutions for licenses and arrangements related to our works i.e., NTRA, Police Authority, TETREA, Atomic Energy and Customs. etc.
• Supervise the corrective maintenance procedures related to Container's X Ray Scanner over 24/7 which made by our team member.
• Prepare the budget related to Security System’s needs & spare parts.
• Follow up corrective maintenance related to handheld metal and walk-through metal detectors which operated by Police Authority officers.

Qualifications, Experience and Skills:

Qualification and Certificates:

• Educational bachelor’s degree

• Port Facility Security Officer (PFSO)

• Marine Lead Auditor

• Risk Management

• At least 10 years of experience, preferable work experience in Maritime operations

• ISO 28000:2022 

• ISPS code “International Ships & Ports Security code”.

• Good Knowledge in Security Systems (CCTV, Access Control, Radio Communications, etc.…)

• Great Knowledge in Port’s Security (Regarding ISPS Code)

• Knowledge of public safety and security

• Knowledge of Egyptians laws and regulations

Expercience and Knowledge:

Skills and Abilities:

• Excellent communication in English both oral & written.

• Excellent Microsoft office skills (Word, Excel, and Outlook)

• Excellent relationship with governemental authorities 

• Excellent Management skills

• Excellent leadership skills

• Excellent Time Management

• Ethical conduct: honesty, integrity, respect for human rights, and adherence to legal guidelines

• Excellent conceptual skills

• Able to deal conflicts