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Security Officer

Description

With operations in 14 ports across the U.S. and Caribbean, McRoberts Maritime Security is the leader in the maritime security industry.

MRoberts is hiring Security Officers and X-ray Screeners for cruise ship security in the Port of Tampa. Applicants MUST have a Florida Security “D” License (hard card only, no temporary blue cards). Applicants with a Transporation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) preferred, but not required. This is a seasonal part-time position.

Come aboard and join our winning team!

RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES:

* Conduct access control for cruise passengers, employees, visitors, and other persons to guard and maintain security of premises
* Monitor and report suspicious activities to local authorities
* Inspect documents validity such as; port ids, driver’s licenses, passports for access control
* Write reports of daily activities and irregularities, such as equipment or property damage, theft, presence of unauthorized persons, or unusual occurrences
* Assist in the deployment, recovery, maintenance, and housekeeping of equipment
* Execute post responsibilities as required
* Follow specific post orders
* Monitor and authorize entrance and departure of vehicles, cargo trucks and visitors (applicable for cargo posts)
* Keeps a daily log of vehicles screening activities (applicable for cargo posts)

Other duties may be assigned for operational needs.

Job Requirements:

QUALIFICATIONS:

* Ability to work in a client-focused role within a fast pace environment
* Ability to handle multiple tasks and high level of accuracy required.
* Strong Customer Service Skills
* Must be able to communicate in English
* Must be able to communicate professionally and follow directions from federal and local authorities
* Must meet State licensing standards of State where employed (e.g. Florida)
* Must pass English literacy test and interview process
* Must have professional appearance and demeanor
* Must obtain a port I.D. after a favorable NCIC background check
* Maintain a current status of all licenses and port Id’s

EDUCATION:

* Must have a high school diploma, or equivalent;
* Florida Security “D” License

PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS:

The Americans with Disability Act prohibits discrimination against a qualified individual with a disability.

To be qualified for this position an individual must meet the following standards and /or be able to perform the essential functions and activities.

The physical activities for this position involve:

1. Climbing: Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, and ramps
2. Standing: Stands on post for long periods of time
3. Lifting: Ability to lift or carry weight in the following range: 30-50 pounds
4. Seating: Occasional seating applicable for few assigned posts

This position is subjected to inside and outside environmental conditions:

1. Activities occur inside and outside
2. There is not effective protection from weather other than rain coats, sweaters and jackets
3. May be subject to extreme cold: Temperatures below 45 degrees for periods of more than one hour
4. May be subject to extreme hot: Temperatures up to 95 degrees for periods of more than one hour
5. Subject to noise where shouting may be necessary to communicate effectively based on assigned post.

KEY COMPETENCIES:

* Engages in problem-solving activities regularly and autonomously
* Multi-task
* Accepts change

McRoberts Protective Agency, Inc., begun in 1876, is the oldest established family-held security firm in America. During the same year that General George Custer was leading the 7th Cavalry to the Little Bighorn and Alexander Graham Bell was applying for a patent on his invention, Irish immigrant William J. McRoberts was employed as a coffee inspector on the Brooklyn N.Y., Piers.

In those days the New York waterfront was a bustling place, with tall clipper ships chock-a-block and workers hustling about the business of loading and unloading them. At the heart of the chaos was the longshore fraternity, a rough, poorly paid occupation that bred dishonesty. Not surprisingly, pilferage was rampant.