Port Facility Security Officer (PFSO) Course Learning Objectives:
Those who successfully complete this course should be able to undertake the duties and responsibilities as Port Facility Security Officer, as defined in ISPS Code A/17.2, which include, but are not limited to:
Conducting and initial comprehensive security survey of the port facility, taking into account the relevant Port Facility Security Assessment;
Ensure the development and maintenance of Port Facility Security Plan;
Implementing and exercising the Port Facility Security Plan;
Undertaking regular security inspections of the port facility to ensure the continuation of appropriate security measures;
Recommending and incorporating, as appropriate, modifications to the Port Facility Security Plan in order to correct deficiencies and to update the plan to take into account relevant changes to the port facility;
Enhancing security awareness and vigilance of the port facility personnel;
Ensure adequate training has been provided to personnel performing port facility security duties;
Reporting to the relevant authorities and maintaining records of occurrences which threaten the security of the port facility;
Coordinating implementation of the Port Facility Security Plan with the appropriate Company and Ship Security Officer(s);
Coordinating with security service, as appropriate;
Ensuring that standards for personnel responsible for security of the port facility are met;
Ensuring that security equipment is properly operated, tested, calibrated, and maintained, if any; and
Assisting Ship Security Officers in confirming the identity of those seeking to board the ship when requested.