Msg & Maritime Security Gatehouse Officer - Dp World

At Certis, our people are the drivers of our success. We create environments that empower our teams to innovate and succeed throughout their career. We are always on the lookout for talent that not only embodies but is committed to upholding our 7 values -safety, integrity, customer focus, teamwork, courage, care and professionalism.

Much like Australia itself, Certis is a unique blend of people, cultures and expertise that make us who we are today. We inspire businesses to unlock safer, smarter and better ways of safeguarding their assets, people and customers.

Certis integrated security solutions are backed by advanced technology and operated by our highly skilled staff across corporate, aviation, front-line services and concierge support, ensuring our business is sustainable and future-proof.

**Position Purpose**:
The Responsibility of a Maritime Security Guard/ Gatehouse Officer working at a security-regulated port is to protect the integrity and safety of all established maritime zones where approved Maritime Security Plans are enforced. This must be done in compliance with MTOFSA rules and regulations, the approved maritime security plan, and the site traffic management plans.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Controlling access into a maritime zone (both persons and vehicles) in accordance with MTOFSA
- Signing contractors IN/OUT
- Checking Contractor's induction cards and MSICs
- Provide perimeter security by ensuring there is no unauthorised access to the site or vulnerabilities to the physical and electronic security integrity of the Site perimeter.
- Confirm that everyone issued a security access card to the site has completed the relevant induction and provided
- the appropriate approved access level.
- Surveillance and monitoring of all entry gates, Site buildings and grounds, access control system and the visitor
- management system process.
- Respond to alarms generated by access systems, fire systems, building management control systems, CCTV
- systems and any issues raised by staff or contractors.
- Monitoring Exit Gate (Unauthorised Entry (vehicle/person), MSIC checks at Turnstiles and exit and entrance gates.
- Conduct regular patrols and Administration and Building Patrols, and Locking\unlocking (Doors/Gates).
- Provide daily communications diary, event logs, incident reports, breaches, foot patrol reports, readings, alarms
- and any checks.
- Promptly identify and prevent illegal and/or inappropriate behavior, which has the potential to result in damage to
- property and or persons. Report any such security risks to the client contact and supervisor.
- To respond to on-site medical, First Aid and other emergencies as required
- Perform on-site Emergency Siren and Fire Alarm testing
- Conduct Gatehouse duties when required.

**Qualification**:

- A Certificate II in Security Operations
- State current and applicable Security license
- Ability to obtain and maintain a Maritime Security Identification Card (MSIC)
- Must hold a license to work as a security guard, being a license that was issued
- or recognized by the relevant State or Territory and that is in force.
- Occupational First Aid
- Current Valid driving license - as required

**Experience**:

- Experienced as an MSG or working in a busy Gatehouse role.
- Previous CCTV monitoring experience will be highly regarded.
- Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a similar role
- Ability and experience writing detailed incident reports.
- Experience using access control systems.
- Experience working in a team environment.

**Additional Information**:
National MSG Baseline CompetenciesThe National competencies required of a Maritime Security Guard (MSG) are:

- Under the Maritime Transport and Offshore Facilities Security Act 2003 (MTOFSA) Understand the purpose
- and intent of the MTOFSA.
- Understand the legislation that covers MSGs, including the different types of security zones and the maritime
- security levels and their meanings.
- Understand the duties and responsibilities of an MSG.
- Understand each of the powers provided to MSGs, the restrictions placed on each of the provided powers,
- and the requirements in relation to the use of each of the provided powers.

**Skills**:

- Must have a basic knowledge and understanding of the act and understanding of MSG powers under MTOFSA.
- Adaptability—Maintaining effectiveness when experiencing major changes in work tasks or the work environment;
- adjusting effectively to new work structures, processes, requirements, or cultures.
- Contributing to team success - Actively participating as a team member to move the team toward the completion of
- goals.
- Innovation - Generating innovative solutions in work situations; trying different and novel ways to deal with work
- problems and opportunities.
- Managing conflict - Dealing effectively with others in an antagonistic situation; using appropriate interpersonal styles
- and methods to reduce tension or conflict between two or more people.