Port Security Officer (“PSO”) - GOV.KY
Port Security Officer (“PSO”)
Posting Date: 23 October 2026 | Salary: CI$35,620.2 - $46,733.4 per annum
Overview
We are inviting internal applications for the role of Port Security Officer (“PSO). The Port Security Officer is responsible for carrying out security duties in conformance with the Port Facility Security Plan and the compliance with the Port Authority of the Cayman Islands (“PACI”) and the International Ship and Port Facility Security (“ISPS”) code.
Duties and Responsibilities
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
- Responds to vessel calls and occurrences via VHF or other communication methods and logs such related communications as per PACI requirements.
- Patrols PACI facilities to prevent and detect signs of intrusion and ensure security of doors, windows, and gates, answering alarms and investigating disturbances as they occur.
- Monitors, controls and authorizes entrance and departure of employees, visitors, and other persons to guard against theft and maintain security of premises.
- Warns persons of rule infractions or violations, and apprehend or evict violators from premises, using force when necessary.
- Operates screening devices to prevent passage of prohibited articles into restricted areas.
- Inspects and adjusts security systems, equipment, and machinery to ensure operational use and to detect evidence of tampering.
- Ensures compliance to all policies, procedures, Standard Operating Procedures (“SOP”), with recommendations for action and continuous improvement.
- Write reports of daily activities, incidents and irregularities, such as equipment or property damage, theft, presence of unauthorized persons, or unusual occurrences.
- Call 911 in cases of emergency, such as fire or presence of unauthorized persons.
Qualifications, Experience and Skills
- Must be a high school graduate.
- MUST have: (2) years’ demonstratable experience within a security or law enforcement organization is required with knowledge of ISPS code; any military experience/ background would be preferred but not required.
- Basic understanding of computer usage is required.
- Working experience in public safety and security, knowledge of local laws and regulations, and an understanding of human behaviour and interpersonal dynamics.
- Aware of elements present for a crime to occur.
- Basic maritime knowledge (swimming, line handling, radio procedure etc) is highly preferred.
A copy of the full Job Description can be found on the Port Authority website.
Submission Details
To Apply: Please email a completed
1. Port Authority Application Form
2. Cover Letter
3. CV and
4. Reference Letters to jobs@caymanport.com.
Please obtain the application form from the PACI website at: https://www.caymanport.com/human-resources/.
All application packets are handled in a confidential manner and in accordance with the Cayman Islands Data Protection Laws and PACI’s Confidentiality policies.
CLOSE DATE: November 13, 2026
No applications will be accepted/considered past the closing date.
- Works with minimal supervision.
- Effective verbal, written, presentation and listening skills.
- Provides a high level of customer service to the public and staff through various communication means.
- Makes sound, independent decisions within established policy and procedural guidelines.
- Ability to quickly learn various computer programs.
- Handles difficult customer situations with composure.
- High levels of motivation to excel and seek organisational & personal continuous improvement.
- Able to get along with people from different levels within the organization.
- Courteous and conduct oneself in a professional manner at all times.
- Detailed oriented, discrete, diligent and dependable.
