Facility Security Officer
Port of San Diego · San Diego, CA · 1 mo ago
Information TechnologyFull-time
We need to output HTML fragment with sections for headings: About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. Only include sections that have real specific content. Must not repeat job title. No metadata like Job ID. Remove boilerplate, EEO, etc. Must preserve all substantive info.
We need to parse the description.
Key sections:
- Description: "The Port is seeking an experienced Facility Security Officer (FSO) to lead and oversee maritime security programs for cargo terminals, cruise facilities, and other designated Port properties. This position is responsible for ensuring compliance with U.S. Coast Guard maritime security regulations (33 CFR Part 105), developing and maintaining Facility Security Plans, conducting security assessments, audits, drills, and training, and serving as the primary liaison with the Captain of the Port, terminal operators, vessel security officers, law enforcement agencies, and other stakeholders. The FSO plays a critical role in protecting maritime operations, personnel, infrastructure, and the traveling public by managing security programs, overseeing contracted security services, coordinating emergency response and incident reporting, and leading maritime security enhancement projects. Additional responsibilities include managing Port Security Grant-funded initiatives, supporting Port Homeland Security programs, reviewing and approving Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) permit applications, maintaining security documentation, and developing security procedures, standard operating procedures, post orders, and operational plans for Port facilities and contracted security operations."
That's about the role.
- DEFINITION: "Under general direction, develops, implements, revises, and maintains the facility security plans for the marine cargo terminals and cruise ship terminal; maintains liaison with the Captain of the Port and Company and Vessel Security Officers; and performs related duties as assigned."
- SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED: "Receives general direction from assigned supervisor or management personnel. Exercises no direct supervision over staff."
- CLASS CHARACTERISTICS: description.
- Essential Duties And Responsibilities: long list.
- Qualifications: Knowledge of: ... Ability To ... Education And Experience ... Licenses And Certifications ...
- Recruitment Information: details about application process, supplemental questions, assessment schedule, etc. This is boilerplate/application instructions; we must remove application instructions. So we should not include recruitment info.
- EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: remove.
Thus we need sections: About the role (maybe combine description and definition?), Responsibilities (essential duties), Requirements (maybe knowledge/abilities?), Qualifications (education/experience/licenses), Skills (maybe abilities?), Benefits, Pay, Schedule.
We need to see if posting mentions Benefits, Pay, Schedule. It mentions work schedule: "The work schedule routinely includes weekends, holidays, and non-traditional hours to support cruise ship operations, maritime security requirements, incidents, exercises, and special events." That's schedule info. So we can include Schedule section.
Pay: Not mentioned. Benefits: Not mentioned. So we should not include Benefits or Pay sections.
Thus sections: About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Schedule.
But we need to decide what goes where.
About the role: introductory paragraph(s) describing purpose.
Responsibilities: essential duties list.
Requirements: maybe knowledge and ability sections? Or we could combine knowledge and ability under Requirements.
Qualifications: education, experience, licenses/certs.
Skills: maybe abilities like communication, computer use, etc. Could be under Skills.
But we must not create thin sections; prefer few substantive sections. Could combine Requirements and Qualifications? But spec says use headings for those categories if content exists. We have content for each.
Let's extract.
About the role: combine first paragraph and definition.
Responsibilities: essential duties list (bullet points). We'll need
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Requirements: Knowledge of: list (many items). Ability To: list (many). Could combine as Requirements.
Qualifications: Education And Experience, Licenses And Certifications.
Skills: maybe "Ability To" could be considered skills, but we already used ability under Requirements. Could treat Ability as Skills. But we need to avoid duplication.
Better: Requirements = Knowledge of (the list). Skills = Ability To (the list). Qualifications = Education And Experience + Licenses And Certifications.
Let's extract Knowledge of list items:
- Principles, practices and techniques involved in the security of maritime cargo and cruise ship terminal facilities, including security organization; general vessel and facility operations and conditions; vessel and facility security measures including the meaning and requirements of the different Maritime Security Levels.
- Emergency preparedness, response, and contingency planning.
- Security equipment and systems and their operational limitations.
- Methods of conducting audits, inspections, control, and monitoring techniques.
- Responsibilities and functions of local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies.
- Security assessment methodology and methods of facility security surveys and inspections.
- Instruction techniques for security training and education, including security measures and procedures.
- Current security threats and patterns.
- Recognizing and detecting dangerous substances and devices.
- Recognizing characteristics and behavioral patterns of persons who are likely to threaten security.
- Techniques used to circumvent security measures.
- Conducting physical searches and non-intrusive inspections.
- Conducting security drills and exercises including exercises with vessels.
- Assessing security drills and exercising.
- Applicable international, federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations as well as industry standards and best practices pertinent to the assigned area of responsibility.
- Port and mandated safety rules, regulations, and protocols.
- Techniques for providing a high level of customer service by effectively dealing with the public, vendors, contractors, and Port staff.
- Modern equipment and communication tools used for business functions and program, project, and task coordination, including computers and software programs relevant to work performed.
- The structure and content of the English language, including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
Ability To list:
- Effectively represent the department and the Port in meetings with governmental agencies, community groups, various business, professional, and regulatory organizations, and in meetings with individuals.
- Handle sensitive security information and security related communications.
- Define issues, appraise situations, analyze problems, evaluate alternatives, and develop sound, constructive, expert conclusions, recommendations, and decisions.
- Prepare Facility Security Plans and updates as appropriate.
- Develop and implement appropriate procedures and controls.
- Exercise sound independent judgment within policy guidelines.
- Respond calmly and effectively in emergency situations.
- Prepare clear and concise reports, correspondence, documentation, and other written materials.
- Independently organize work, set priorities, meet critical deadlines, and follow-up on assignments.
- Use tact, initiative, prudence, and independent judgment within general policy, procedural, and legal guidelines.
- Effectively use computer systems, software applications relevant to work performed, and modern business equipment to perform a variety of work tasks.
- Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing, using appropriate English grammar and syntax.
- Establish, maintain, and foster positive and effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
Education And Experience:
- Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be: Education Equivalent to a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in political science, international relations, homeland security, public or business administration, or a related field.
- Experience Two (2) years of increasingly responsible facility, port/seaport, maritime, or homeland security experience.
- Licenses And Certifications Possession of, or successful acquisition within 12 months of employment, a valid California Facility Security Officer Certification, to be maintained throughout employment.
Schedule: The work schedule routinely includes weekends, holidays, and non-traditional hours to support cruise ship operations, maritime security requirements, incidents, exercises, and special events.
Now we need to output HTML fragment with headings
for each section. We must not include job title heading. No markdown. We'll produce something like:
About the role
...
Responsibilities
- ... ...
Requirements
- (knowledge items)
Skills
- (ability items)
Qualifications
... education/experience ...
- (licenses) maybe just one item.
- . Now Requirements (Knowledge) list items as above. Skills (Ability) list items as above. Qualifications: Education And Experience paragraph plus Licenses. Education And Experience: "Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills
Schedule
... schedule ...
We must ensure we preserve all substantive info. Let's craft the About the role paragraph: combine first paragraph and definition. First paragraph: "The Port is seeking an experienced Facility Security Officer (FSO) to lead and oversee maritime security programs for cargo terminals, cruise facilities, and other designated Port properties. This position is responsible for ensuring compliance with U.S. Coast Guard maritime security regulations (33 CFR Part 105), developing and maintaining Facility Security Plans, conducting security assessments, audits, drills, and training, and serving as the primary liaison with the Captain of the Port, terminal operators, vessel security officers, law enforcement agencies, and other stakeholders. The FSO plays a critical role in protecting maritime operations, personnel, infrastructure, and the traveling public by managing security programs, overseeing contracted security services, coordinating emergency response and incident reporting, and leading maritime security enhancement projects. Additional responsibilities include managing Port Security Grant-funded initiatives, supporting Port Homeland Security programs, reviewing and approving Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) permit applications, maintaining security documentation, and developing security procedures, standard operating procedures, post orders, and operational plans for Port facilities and contracted security operations." Definition: "Under general direction, develops, implements, revises, and maintains the facility security plans for the marine cargo terminals and cruise ship terminal; maintains liaison with the Captain of the Port and Company and Vessel Security Officers; and performs related duties as assigned." We can combine into one paragraph. Now Responsibilities: essential duties list. Let's extract each bullet from "Essential Duties And Responsibilities" section. List: - Ensures Facility Security Assessments are conducted at each facility; oversees annual audits; documents updates. - Collects and reviews Facility Security Plans for each facility to ensure compliance with CFR Title 33, Part 105.220; oversees annual audits; updates documents for Captain of the Port approval; maintains records in compliance with CFR Title 33 105.225(b). - Collaborates with contract security firms and all security personnel; requires compliance with Facility Security Plans, develops improvement plans, and follows up to solidify ongoing observance of security procedures and protocols. - Confirms regular security inspections of each facility are conducted in accordance with requirements; develops and utilizes checklists to facilitate inspections and reporting of irregularities. - Briefs all facility personnel on changes in security conditions at the facility; enhances security awareness and vigilance of all facility personnel through training and regular oversight; plans and oversees training of personnel performing security duties. - Records and reports facility security threats, suspicious activities, breaches of security, or transportation security incidents to the Assistant Vice President of Operations, the Harbor Police, and security/law enforcement organizations as appropriate. - Executes required Declaration of Security with Vessel Masters or Vessel Security Officers. - Ensures security equipment is properly maintained, operated, tested, and calibrated; prepares annual budget estimates for replacement or upgraded equipment and other non-personnel expenses; documents and maintains expense records. - Oversees the recording and reporting of attainment changes in Maritime Security Levels to the Captain of the Port. - Assists Vessel Security Officers with confirming the identity of visitors and service providers accessing vessels through the maritime facility. - Maintains documentation pertaining to the security of each facility; prepares and maintains a variety of written records and reports. - Confers with and advises District staff and other agencies regarding assigned areas of responsibility. - Performs assigned disaster service worker responsibilities, as directed. - Observes and complies with all Port and mandated safety rules, regulations, and protocols. - Performs related duties as assigned. We'll put each as