Security Officer - Port Facilities

About the role

Noatum Ports is hiring a Security Officer in Aqaba, Jordan, reporting to the Security Manager within the HSSE department. The role supports the implementation and maintenance of security measures across port facilities and operational areas, protecting personnel, assets, cargo, infrastructure and visitors through monitoring, access control, patrols and incident response.

Key responsibilities

• Monitor port facilities, buildings and restricted zones, conduct regular patrols and inspections, and watch CCTV, alarms and other security equipment.
• Control access to premises, verify identification and permits, and keep visitor, vehicle and contractor entry and exit records.
• Respond to incidents and emergencies, prepare incident reports, support evacuations and coordinate with internal teams and external authorities.
• Ensure compliance with company security policies, port security procedures and local regulations, including ISPS Code provisions where applicable.
• Identify security vulnerabilities, take part in inspections, audits, drills and risk assessments, and maintain security logs, patrol reports and access control documentation.
• Prepare regular security activity reports, maintain security equipment and support security awareness briefings.

Required profile

• High school diploma or equivalent; relevant security training or certification is an advantage.
• 3-5 years of security operations experience; 2+ years in ports, maritime, logistics or industrial security preferred.
• Exposure to port facilities, critical infrastructure or large-scale operations; ISPS Code knowledge is an advantage.
• Ability to work shifts, including nights, weekends and public holidays.

Required skills

• Knowledge of access control, surveillance systems, security patrols and incident reporting.
• Basic knowledge of emergency response and safety procedures.
• Good communication, attention to detail, integrity and teamwork.