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Competence
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Knowledge, understanding and
proficiency
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Methods for
demonstrating
competence
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Criteria for evaluating
competence
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| Develop, maintain and supervise the
implementation of a port facility security plan
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Knowledge of international maritime
security policy and responsibilities of Governments, Companies and
designated
Knowledge of the purpose for and
the elements that make up a port facility security plan, related procedures
and maintenance of records.
Knowledge of
procedures to be employed in developing, maintaining and supervising the
implementation, and the submission for approval, of a port facility security
plan.
Knowledge of the procedures for the
initial and subsequent verification of the port facility’s
compliance.
Knowledge of security levels and
the consequential security measures and procedures aboard ship and in the
port facility environment.
Knowledge of the
requirements and procedures for conducting internal audits, on-scene
inspections, control and monitoring of security activities specified in a
port facility security plan.
Knowledge of the
requirements and procedures for acting upon any deficiencies and
non-conformities identified during internal audits, periodic reviews, and
security inspections.
Knowledge of the
methods and procedures used to modify the port facility security
plan.
Knowledge of security related
contingency plans and the procedures for responding to security threats or
breaches of security, including provisions for maintaining critical
operations of the ship/port
interface.
Knowledge of procedures for
facilitating shore leave for ship’s personnel or personnel changes, as well
as access of visitors to the ship including representatives of seafarers’
welfare and labour organizations.
Knowledge
of the procedures, instructions, and guidance for responding to ship
security alerts.
Working knowledge of
maritime security terms and definitions (SOLAS chapter XI-2 and ISPS
Code).
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Assessment of evidence obtained from
approved training or examination.
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Procedures and actions are in
accordance with the principles established by SOLAS chapter XI-2 and the ISPS
Code.
Legislative requirements
relating to security are correctly
identified.
Procedures achieve a state of
readiness to respond to changes in security
levels.
Communications within the port
facility security officer’s (PFSO’s) area of responsibility are clear and
understood.
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| Assess security risk, threat, and
vulnerability
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Knowledge of risk assessment and
assessment tools.
Knowledge of security
assessment documentation, including the Declaration of
Security.
Knowledge of techniques used to
circumvent security measures.
Knowledge
enabling recognition, on a non-discriminatory basis, of persons posing
potential security risks.
Knowledge enabling
recognition of weapons, dangerous substances, and devices and awareness of
the damage they can cause.
Knowledge of crowd
management and control techniques, where
appropriate.
Knowledge in handling sensitive
security related information and security related
communications.
Knowledge of methods for
implementing and co-ordinating
searches.
Knowledge of the methods for
physical searches and non-intrusive inspections.
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Assessment of evidence obtained from
approved training or examination.
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Procedures and actions are in
accordance with the principles established by SOLAS chapter XI-2 and the ISPS
Code.
Procedures achieve a state of
readiness to respond to changes in security
levels.
Communications within the PFSO’s area
of responsibility are clear and understood.
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| Undertake regular inspections of the
port facility to ensure that appropriate security measures are implemented
and maintained
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Knowledge of the requirements for
designating and monitoring restricted
areas.
Knowledge of controlling access to the
port facility and to restricted areas in the port
facility.
Knowledge of methods for effective
monitoring of the port facility and areas surrounding the port
facility.
Knowledge of methods for
controlling the embarkation and disembarkation of persons and their effects
aboard ships, including the confirmation of identity when requested by the
Ship Security Officer.
Knowledge of security
aspects relating to the handling of cargo and ship’s stores and
co-ordinating these aspects with relevant Ship Security Officers and Company
Security Officers.
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Assessment of evidence obtained from
approved training or examination.
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Procedures and actions are in
accordance with the principles established by SOLAS chapter XI-2 and the ISPS
Code.
Procedures achieve a state of
readiness to respond to changes in security
levels.
Communications within the PFSO’s area
of responsibility are clear and understood.
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| Ensure that security equipment and
systems, if any, are properly operated, tested and calibrated
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Knowledge of the various types of
security equipment and systems and their
limitations.
Knowledge of the methods for
testing, calibrating, and maintaining security systems and
equipment.
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Assessment of evidence obtained from
approved training or examination.
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Procedures and actions are in
accordance with the principles established by SOLAS chapter XI-2 and the ISPS
Code.
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| Encourage security awareness and
vigilance
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Knowledge of training, drill and
exercise requirements under relevant conventions and
codes.
Knowledge of the methods for enhancing
security awareness and vigilance.
Knowledge
of the methods for assessing the effectiveness of drills and
exercises.
Knowledge of instruction
techniques for security training and education.
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Assessment of evidence obtained from
approved training or examination.
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Procedures and actions are in
accordance with the principles established by SOLAS chapter XI-2 and the ISPS
Code.
Communications within the
PFSO’s area of responsibility are clear and understood.
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