Maritime Security Specialist - Port Everglades

REQUIREMENTS AND PREFERENCES

The Broward County Board of County Commissioners is seeking qualified candidates for Maritime Security Specialist in the Port Everglades Department:

Minimum Education And Experience Requirements

Requires a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in business, public administration, security management, law enforcement, or a closely related field.

(One year of relevant experience may be substituted for each year of required education.)

Requires two (2) years experience in a staff or administrative capacity managing special projects, programs, or business operations in a law enforcement agency or security services in transportation security or regulatory compliance or closely related experience.

Benefits Of Broward County Employment

• Eleven (11) paid holidays each year
• Vacation (Paid Time Off) = 2 weeks per year
• Tuition Reimbursement (Up to 2K annually)
• Up to 40 hours of Job Basis Leave for eligible positions
• Paid Parental Leave
  
  

Health Benefits

• High Deductible Health Plan (UHC) – bi-weekly premiums: Single $10.39 / Family $76.94 Includes a County Funded Health Savings Account of up to $2400 Annually
• Consumer Driven Health Plan – bi-weekly premiums: Single $78.64 / Family $273.13
  
  

Florida Retirement System (FRS) – Pension or Investment Plan

• 457 Deferred Compensation county matches up to 2600K a year
  
  

The Maritime Security Specialist position is responsible for the oversight of security operations and activities for the County's Port Everglades Department (Seaport). These duties are primarily performed outside the office. Work involves the enforcement of compliance to maritime security policies and plans. The overarching objective is to reduce the threat of terrorist attacks, mitigate other security incidents as well as protection of assets of cargo, cruise and petroleum businesses at the Seaport.

An important component of this job is to maintain relations and liaison with the United States Coast Guard, United States Customs and Border Protection, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, cruise, cargo, and petroleum industry groups active at the Seaport, the Area Maritime Security Committee, and local Seaport Security Committee.

General Description

Manages and coordinates, with considerable independence, all activities of a particular program/project within a section or agency.

Works under general supervision, independently developing work methods and sequences.

Minimum Education And Experience Requirements

Requires a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in business, public administration, security management, law enforcement, or a closely related field.

(One year of relevant experience may be substituted for each year of required education.)

Requires two (2) years experience in a staff or administrative capacity managing special projects, programs, or business operations in a law enforcement agency or security services in transportation security or regulatory compliance or closely related experience.

Special Certifications and Licenses Required

• Ability to secure and maintain a valid Florida Driver's License at the time of appointment and for the duration of employment.
• Ability to secure and maintain a Transportation Worker Identification card (TWIC) within 60 days of employment and for the duration of employment.
• Ability to secure and maintain a valid Seaport Business Purpose Credential for the duration of employment.
  
  

Other Requirements:

Duties are primarily performed outside the office and indoor environment.

Ability to work in both indoor and outdoor environments, in various climate conditions, and around heavy equipment and machinery is essential.

Knowledge of the principles and practices of security services.

Knowledge of all federal, state, and local regulatory requirements applicable to Seaport security.

Knowledge of all industries at the Seaport.

Ability to effectively express ideas orally and in writing.

Ability to speak at and conduct presentations in front of large audiences.

Occasional requirement to work outside regular schedule, including holidays.

Preferences

1+ years of experience as a Maritime Transportation Security Act (MTSA) Facility Security Officer/Company Security Officer

2+ years of demonstrated maritime security experience in cruise, cargo, or asset protection

2+ years of project management experience

2+ years of contract management experience

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the job as necessary.

• Conduct inspections of facilities to ensure compliance per local, state, and federal maritime security regulations and guidelines; observe, coordinate, and direct contract staff to ensure duties are performed in accordance with contract requirements; monitor tenant security staff for compliance with the Ports approved Facility Security Plan.
• Respond to emergency incidents within the Seaport when County assets are threatened or an incident has the potential to impact the economic viability of the Seaport significantly.
• Ensure all Seaport activities related to the protection of assets of the cargo, cruise, and petroleum businesses are conducted in a manner consistent with the highest industry standards and in accordance with local, State, and Federal regulations.
• Review, research, and amend policies and procedures to ensure compliance with the standards of federal, state, and local regulations and guidelines; provide various levels of customer service and support to port users, partners, and visitors.
• Ensure that security breaches and incidents are investigated and resolved in a timely manner so that Seaport assets are protected, and threats to public health, safety, and welfare are minimized.
• Work closely with law enforcement to ensure public safety and security during high traffic volume and dynamic evolutions; organize and instruct staff to facilitate and expedite planned high-value operations.
• Assist other Seaport and County staff in commercial and operational activities which interface with cargo, cruise, and petroleum businesses at the Seaport.
• Attend meetings, conferences, seminars, and training events as required.
• Perform related work as assigned.
  
  

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Physical Demands

Physical demands refer to the requirements for physical exertion and coordination of limb and body movement.

Performs sedentary work that involves walking or standing some of the time and involves exerting up to 10 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis or sustained keyboard operations.

Unavoidable Hazards (Work Environment)

Unavoidable hazards refer to the job conditions that may lead to injury or health hazards even though precautions have been taken.

Involves routine and frequent exposure to traffic; moving machinery.

SPECIAL INFORMATION

County Core Competencies

All Broward County employees strive to demonstrate the County's four core behavioral competencies.

• Collaborates: Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
• Customer focus: Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions.
• Instills trust: Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity.
• Values differences: Recognizing the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization.
  
  

Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) Compliance

Broward County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The ADA requires Broward County to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are encouraged to discuss ADA accommodations with the Professional Standards/Human Rights Section.

Emergency Management Responsibilities

Note: During emergency conditions, all County employees are automatically considered emergency service workers. County employees are subject to being called to work in the event of a disaster, such as a hurricane, or other emergency situation and are expected to perform emergency service duties, as assigned.

County-wide Employee Responsibilities

All Broward County employees must serve the public and fellow employees with honesty and integrity in full accord with the letter and spirit of Broward County's Employee Code of Ethics, gift, and conflict of interest policies.

All Broward County employees must establish and maintain effective working relationships with the general public, co-workers, elected and appointed officials and members of diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, political affiliation, familial status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or gender identity and expression.