Security Department is organized under a headquarters section
staffed by the Captain of Security and Sergeant of Security, and a guard
section staffed to cover three permanent entry/exit Gate Guard posts and two
Security Vehicle Screeners. General job descriptions and requirements for these
positions, as well as the Radio-Telephone Operator are as follows:
A. Job Title: Captain of Security
1. Captain of Security - Position
Description:
(a) Manages a guard force of an
average of twenty one (21) security officers in the day-to-day activities of
providing physical security and radio operations/dispatcher services to the
Mississippi State Port Authority at Gulfport. Responds to security
irregularities/incidents. Investigates circumstances surrounding
irregularities. Prepares concise irregularity/incident reports for State Port
Authority. Conducts continual evaluations of State Port physical security
programs and submits security program recommendations to State Port Authority
on an as needed basis. Actively supports State Port officials in the safe
berthing/sailing of marine vessels. Actively supports State Port officials in
the smooth operation of Port activities. Provides short notice security guard
capabilities to the State Port on an as needed basis.
(b) Schedules security officers for duty and
assigns security officers to guard posts. Resolves personnel matters of
security guards as related to duty performance and job assignments. Manages
payroll of assigned security persons (contract security only).
(c) Acts as senior radio operator/dispatcher
for the State Port. Continually evaluates assigned radio operators/dispatchers
for compliance with State Port and FCC radio operation requirements. Certifies
newly assigned radio operators/dispatchers.
(d) Maintains mutually supporting,
cooperative relationship with local law enforcement agencies such as Homeland
Security, which includes USCG Sector Mobile, Customs Border Protection (CBP),
Transportation Security Administration (TSA) and local drug enforcement
agencies as well as the U. S. Coast Guard - Gulfport Station.
(e) Actively resolves physical security
problems to the greatest extent possible or refers unresolved problems to State
Port Authority for justification.
(f) Develops, schedules, and conducts
training of assigned security offcars/supervisors on an as needed basis, to
include: State Port physical layout, State Port Physical Security Programs,
specialized security officer training, first-aid and Cardiopulmonary
Resuscitation (CPR), as well as water oriented lifesaving procedures. Develops
training programs oriented to safe handling of hazardous cargo as applicable to
physical security officers on an as needed basis. Develops, schedules and
conducts traffic control training of assigned security officers, on an as
needed basis.
(g) Maintains a
mutually supportive, cooperative relationship with commercial agencies
operating on the Port.
(h) Provides
a source of primary physical security assessment/evaluation to the State Port
Authority, and other agencies actively engaged in commerce on the
Port.
(i) Provides constant
physical security coverage to the State Port during nonbusiness/holiday
hours.
(j) Performs other physical
security duties at the direction of the State Port Authority.
2. Captain of Security - Job
Requirements:
(a) Applicant must possess a
minimum of one (1) year practical experience as a security manager/supervisor.
Previous experiences as an executive level manager may be substituted for the
requirement upon approval of State Port Authority.
(b) Applicant must possess a working
knowledge of Port and maritime operations. Applicant must possess working
knowledge of Limited Coast Radio Station operations, to include practical
knowledge of FCC regulations and limitations.
(c) Applicant must possess a minimum of three
(3) years personnel management experience. Applicant must demonstrate ability
to schedule employees for duty and to react to short notice requirements for
additional security officers. Prior experience in administration of employee
payroll programs is desirable.
(d)
Applicant must possess normal color vision and normal hearing. Applicant may
not possess any physical incapacities which may adversely affect normal duty
requirements. Applicant may be required to produce evidence of a physical
examination/evaluation at the request of State Port Authority (contract
security only).
(e) Applicant must
possess a current Mississippi Operator's Permit and not have pending or current
conviction(s) on driver's records which are drug or alcohol related, or, which
reflect an unsafe driving attitude. Prior training of experience in operating
emergency response vehicles is desirable. Successful completion of an
accredited defensive driving course may be substituted for this
requirement.
(f) Applicant may not
possess a felony-oriented criminal record, pending or previous.
(g) Applicant must possess the capability to
conduct training needs assessments, determine job requirements, develop
physical security and traffic control on-the-job training programs, and conduct
on-the-job training for newly assigned security persons. Applicant must possess
practical experience in administrative management.
(h) Applicant must have a minimum of a high
school education.
3.
Captain of Security - Related Job Requirements:
(a) Successful completion of an accredited
management school is desirable; however, three (3) years of upper level
management experience may be substituted for this requirement.
(b) Applicant must be prepared to provide
certification of ability to perform all assigned duties under minimum direct
supervision. The acceptability of this certification rests solely with
executive managers of the State Port Authority.
(c) Applicant must possess a minimum of one
(1) year developing and conducting on-the-job training programs. Acceptability
of this experience rests solely with executive managers of the State Port
Authority.
(d) Applicant must
possess a minimum of one (1) year practical experience in the development and
administration of physical security training programs
B.
Job Title: Sergeant of
Security
1. Position Description -
Sergeant of Security
Supervises a contract guard force of approximately five (5)
security officers providing physical security as well as radio-telephone
communications service to the Mississippi State Port Authority at Gulfport.
Responds to security irregularities/incidents, vehicle accidents, and
disturbances. Prepares CONCISE irregularities/incident reports. Identifies
potential physical security shortfalls to the Chief of Security. Assists in and
acquires berthing applications on an "as needed" basis. Ensures smooth
operations thru effective traffic control and marshaling of vehicles on an "as
needed" basis. Acts as senior radio operator during assigned watch. Ensures
strict compliance with FCC guidelines concerning operation of a limited
maritime radio-telephone station. Ensures compliance with Port directives
concerning "call out" of Port employees during non-business hours. Ensures
compliance with Port directives concerning proper maintenance and documentation
of radio log(s). Ensures proper accountability and issue/receipt procedures for
Port keys. Performs other activities at the direction of the Captain of
Security in support of Port activities.
2. Job Requirements - Sergeant of Security
Potential Watch Supervisor(s) must possess a minimum of one
(1) year, port oriented physical security officer experience, must be capable
of direct supervision and scheduling personnel, must possess working knowledge
of Port and maritime operations as well as working knowledge of a limited coast
radio station operations, to include practical knowledge of FCC coast radio
station regulations and limitations. Successful applicant must possess normal
color vision and normal hearing. Job incumbent may not have physical malady(s)
which may adversely impact the discharge of normal duties and job oriented
requirements. Incumbent must possess a current Mississippi Operator's Permit.
Incumbent may not have not have drug/alcohol related convictions. Incumbent
must possess the minimum of a high school education.
3. Related Job Requirement(s) - Sergeant of
Security
Potential Security officers may be required to undergo a
limited medical (Physical) examination, at the expense of the contractor, and
provide results of said examination to MSPA upon request.
C.
Job Title:
Radio-Telephone (Communications) Officer
1. Position Description - Radio-Telephone
Officer
Maintain constant watch over MSPA radio emergency (hail &
distress) radio Channel 16 and State Port Channel 10. Responds to ships calling
the Port on Channel 16. Coordinates with concerned State Port Agencies on
ship's requirements. Relays messages and information to marine vessels,
coordinates ship movement requirements, i.e linehandlers, tug boats assistance
identifying assigned berths, etc, and relays information to incoming marine
vessels. Coordinates "in port" vessel needs/requirements with concerned State
Port and ancillary marine support agencies. Maintains radio operations log(s).
Maintains Daily Ship Report log. Dispatches MSPA linehandlers in support of
ship's movements during nonbusiness hours. Maintains watch over Port fire alarm
system, security cameras and notifies Port Operations or the Captain of
Security for response guidance. Receives documents, and distributes Gulfport
Pilot tickets and Gulfport Towing tickets to concerned MSPA and other
commercial agencies. Maintains watch over Port freezer alarm system and
dispatches response team(s) to alarm location(s). Provides marine radio support
services to Gulfport Pilot Association and ship's agents on an as needed basis.
Provides Port Security radio desk/dispatcher services. Maintains constant watch
over Port Security radio Channel 3. Dispatches security response member.
Coordinates immediate response actions with Port Security Watch Supervisor and
local law enforcement agencies
2. Job Requirements - Radio-Telephone Officer
(a) Successful radio operator/dispatcher must
possess a minimum of a high school education and write legible. Persons
fulfilling this position must speak clearly/distinctively without speech
impediment. Applicant must possess normal color vision. Applicant must also
possess a working knowledge of marine radio operations, to include marine
jargon/terminology as well as a working knowledge of FCC regulations concerning
operation of a limited coast radio station. Applicant must possess working
knowledge of Port and marine ship movement requirements.
(b) Successful applicant must possess good
communicative skills and be able to retain/relay complex information between a
variety of Port and ancillary support agencies.
3. Related Job Requirements - Radio-Telephone
Officer
(a) Applicant must be able to perform
all assigned duties under periods of stress with minimum supervision.
(b) Prior experience as a radio-telephone
operator may be substituted for knowledge of Port requirements.
(c) Applicant must successfully complete a
minimum of fourteen (14) days of on the job training and be certified by the
MSPA Contract Captain of Security prior to being assigned full time duties in
this position.
4.
Education/Training Requirements - Radio-Telephone Officer
FCC Radio Operator's Certificate is desirable, however, not
mandatory.
5. Supervision -
Radio-Telephone Officer
Persons fulfilling this position receive direct supervision
from the Captain of Security and indirect supervision from Sergeant of Security
during nonbusiness hours.
D.
Job Title: Security Officer
1. Position Description - Security Officer
(a) This position consists of three (3)
permanent guard posts (West Gate, East Gate and North Gate located at the
Mississippi State Port Authority, Gulfport, Mississippi.
(b)
West Guard Gate: Provides
physical security and entry/exit control over the West Pier, MSPA Directs
inbound traffic to vendors, visitors and commercial traffic to concerned
agencies on the West Pier. Obtains dock releases/receipts from outbound traffic
for deliveries to MSPA officials. Conducts vehicle inspections(s) of outbound
traffic to preclude unauthorized removal (pilferage) of cargo, equipment, and
supplies. Detains person(s) suspect of unauthorized removal (pilferage) from
exiting West Pier unit proper authorities have cleared the person/vehicle or
directed assistance from Gulfport Police Department. Assists the Chief of
Security in traffic control on West Pier as needed. Performs other security
oriented functions at the discretion of the Chief of Security in concert with
MSPA.
(c)
East Gate
Guard: Provides physical security and entry/exit control over the East
Pier of the MSPA. Directs inbound traffic to facilities on the East Pier.
Detains person(s) suspect of unauthorized removal (pilferage) from exiting East
Pier until proper authorities have cleared the person/vehicle or directed
assistance from Gulfport Police Department. Performs traffic control duties at
the direction of Chief of Security. Performs other security oriented functions
at the discretion of Captain of Security in concert with MSPA
officials.
2. Job
Requirement(s) - Security Officer
West Gate, East Gate, North Gate: Persons
performing these duties must be a minimum of twenty one (21) years of age and
must not possess a record of criminal (felony) convictions active or pending.
Persons performing these duties must possess a high school, or equivalent,
education. Although these are unarmed positions, the ability to possess a
"weapons card" is considered highly desirable. Persons performing, or being
considered for these positions may be required to undergo a medical (physical)
examination, at the expense of the contracting agency, to ensure the absence of
malady which may be restrictive to the performance of assigned duties, the
results of which may be requested by MSPA officials.
3. Other Job requirement(s) - Security
Officer
(a) Persons filling these positions
must demonstrate the ability to deal with the general public and to
"neutralize" potentially disruptive occurrences without the use of force.
Persons filling these positions will be placed on probationary employment at
the State Port until they successfully complete a period of
training/orientation on State Port facilities and requirements, to include CPR
and first aid (buddy care) training, as well as traffic control/direction
procedures.
(b) Screening/Search
Security Officers are required to screen vehicles as mandated by the MSPA
Facility Security Plan. Screening/Searching can be defined as searching through
vehicles prior to access to the Port's Restricted/Secure areas. The officers
are searching for weapons, incendiary devices, illegal drugs, etc. Persons
performing these duties must be must be a minimum of 21 years of age and must
not possess a criminal (felony) record, whether or not active or pending.
Persons performing these duties must possess a high school education or an
equivalent thereof. Although these are unarmed positions, the ability to
possess a weapon card is considered highly desirable. Persons performing, or
being considered for these positions may be required to undergo a medical
and/or physical examination, at the expense of the contracting agency, to
ensure the absence of condition which may be restrictive to the performance of
assigned duties, the results of these examinations may be requested by MSPA
officials.
