Lead Security Supervisor

The Lead Security Supervisor reports directly to the HSSSEQ Manager. They must be both fit and healthy and able to fulfill their daily duties. Safety must be the absolute priority for all personnel on site at any time including visitors and contractors. The Lead Security Supervisor works for 5 days per week, with potential for working on weekends and additional hours as per job requirements.

• Lead, train, and supervise a team of security personnel, including scheduling shifts, conducting performance evaluations, and providing guidance and support as needed.
• Foster a culture of professionalism, vigilance, and accountability among security staff.
• Be fully familiar with national security aspects.
• Maintain the day-to-day management of the incident management room and the incident management team by:
  • Ensuring the room is adequately stocked and all functions are tested frequently.
  • Making sure the Incident Management team rota is fulfilled and populated on a weekly basis.
  • Assisting with the planning and testing of emergency response drills and scenarios.
  • Playing an active role in the Incident Management Team.
• Manage the team of security personnel onshore and offshore and ensure that security personnel undertake their duties as per contract.
• Maintain and process the administrative responsibilities of the role including time sheets, maintaining logbooks, records, and recording incident reports.
• Ensure that the Security Team is kept at full establishment, participating in interviews for new team members as required.
• Conduct Security Risk Assessments for all Terminal premises including offshore security audits on a regular basis.
• Ensure appropriate security resources are made available in all areas, based on risk assessment.
• Participate in terminal management meetings and provide updates about Security Team performance.
• Conduct staff development reviews and identify training needs.
• Develop a training matrix for the security team.
• Develop appropriate training material for the team to perform their duties.
• Manage the team's performance and scheduling to ensure minimum cover is always provided.
• Manage, review, and develop the security operations to ensure that it fulfills project requirements (e.g., install electronic control system as soon as possible, CCTV).
• Be responsible for the associated documentation necessary to fulfill the purpose of this security plan.
• Ensure that the security resources are adequate to cover all project needs and Terminal security operations reflect the requirements of the project.
• Liaise with subcontractors and terminal management.
• Ensure that appropriate personnel are made aware of all security issues.
• Make a report without delay to the HSSEQ Manager when any security irregularities, breaches, or incidents have taken place.
• Report without delay any security irregularities, breaches, or incidents to the Terminal HSSEQ Manager and take any necessary measures to prevent, mitigate, and control the recurrence of such events.
• Guide visitors to Terminal HSSEQ Department to introduce them to the visitor induction training or required HSSEQ trainings.
• Respond to alarm signals (fire alarms or other danger signals) and participate in the emergency response procedures and emergency response team training and activities.
• Enforce the Terminal rules and regulations regarding security.
• Make routine or special reports, as prescribed, concerning designated matters and unusual circumstances.

• Good Arabic and English reading, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Able to multitask, prioritize, and manage time efficiently.
• Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Excel).

• Ability to work independently, motivate others, and be ambitious.
• Training, knowledge, and experience of industrial site security, particularly security of marine terminals and compliance with ISPS Code.
• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of security principles, practices, and technologies.
• Health & Safety training and experience.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and respond to security incidents in a calm and decisive manner.