Senior Officer - Security

Job Description

Core Responsibilities

• as the on‑site senior authority during shifts, providing functional direction and guidance to security officers and contracted security personnel.
• Ensure effective access control, perimeter security, patrols, and monitoring of designated areas.
• Respond to security incidents, alarms, and emergencies, initiating immediate action and escalating to the Supervisor and UCC as required.
• Ensure all incidents, observations, and operational activities are accurately recorded and reported within defined timelines.
• Conduct routine patrols, inspections, and checks to identify security risks, vulnerabilities, or non‑compliance.
• Support implementation of Security Plans, Security Assessments, and Group Security Action Plans at site level.
• Coordinate with UCC, operations teams, emergency responders, and authorities during incidents and drills.
• Participate in security drills and exercises and support post‑exercise reviews and corrective actions.
• Ensure proper shift handover, including clear communication of incidents, risks, and outstanding tasks.
• Maintain confidentiality and integrity of all security‑related information
• Ensure compliance with ISPS Code, AD Ports Group security policies, and applicable national security regulations.
• Support audits, inspections, and compliance checks, ensuring timely closure of assigned corrective actions.
• Immediately report any serious security breaches, violations, or high‑risk observations to the Supervisor.
• Provide the operational support to the security team as applicable and required.

People Management Responsibilities

• N/A

Strategic Responsibilities

• N/A

Education

• al and Technical Qualifications:
• High school or Diploma
• Bachelor’s degree in Security Management, Criminal Justice, or related field is preferable
• Familiarity in security operations.
• ISPS knowledge & national security requirements

Language Skills

• Very Good in Arabic (Speak, Read and write)
• Very Good in English (Speak, Read and write)
• Years of Experience:
• A minimum of 0-1 Years of Experience in the same or similar role
• Nature of Experience:
• Experience in security operations, monitoring, and incident handling
• Coordination with internal departments and external authorities
• Managing security guards and shift operations
• Ability to handle crisis situations and operational risks
• Investigation and reporting of security incidents