Enemalta plc is the leading energy service provider in the Maltese Islands, entrusted with the distribution of electricity and the development of the national electricity distribution network.
We are committed to the ongoing development of a highly skilled, diligent team of staff to maintain an effective level of service to our customers. As part of this process, we are inviting motivated individuals interested in joining our Company to apply for the post of:
DPS Port Facility Security Officer
(Jobsplus Permit No. 80/2026)
Further information about this position, including key responsibilities and entry requirements, can be found below.
If you wish to apply, kindly complete and submit the application form provided below, together with all required documentation, between Tuesday 24th March 2026 and Sunday 5th April 2026.
All applications will be acknowledged and treated in strictest confidence.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Designation: DPS Port Facility Security Officer
Skill Set & Other Requirements
• Must have a valid Security Officer License and PFSO Certificate that must be mandatorily renewed.
• Must have a valid Driving License and be fit to perform driving duties.
• Must be proficient to communicate both in Maltese and English language.
• Must be proficient in reading and writing in both languages.
• Must be customer care oriented and able to liaise with Enemalta’s stakeholders.
• Must be computer literate.
• Must be proficient to use Microsoft Office applications including, but not limited to, Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel.
• Must have the ability to write reports and input logs in various computer applications used by the department.
• Must be physically and mentally fit to carry out all duties outlined in this Job Description.
• Must use SAP® for any work-related activities.
• Must be flexible in approach.
• Must be able to work on own initiative.
• Must possess good problem-solving skills and ability to take timely decisions.
• Must be able to work under pressure and with minimum supervision.
• Must be able to assess situations faced on the job and to provide recommendations as required.
• Must be able to handle emergency and crisis situations.
• Must attend to Industrial First Aid training leading to certification.
• Must attend to Confined Space training course.
• Must attend Emergency Response training course.
• Must attend to basic Fire and Health & Safety Awareness training courses.
• In collaboration with the responsible superior, must be able to lead and perform emergency interventions when requested from time-to-time, security, and fire drills / inspections and report them accordingly.
• Must be fully aware of the Company’s Environmental Management Standard and Health & Safety Standard, and the corresponding Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Must be fully cognizant of the section’s SOPs and capable to regularly audit them, propose amendments, and assist in their update.
• Must be familiar and ensure compliance with Transport Malta’s requirements as regards Port Facilities and Terminal Obligations.
• Must comply and enforce compliance to the local and IMO laws regulating port terminals.
• May be requested to handle sensitive security information and security related communications.
Duties & Responsibilities
Task Description
Perform the duties of the PFSO for DPS and assist the Executive Director Business Strategy, Risk and Corporate Services or his/her delegate.
To use security related equipment, machinery or devices to execute all duties outlined in the job description.
To use electronic equipment, including computers, laptops, printers and other similar devices to execute all duties outlined in the job description.
To ensure that all employees and third-party personnel abide with Company policies such as wearing of identity tags, visitor pass, have the necessary pass to leave premises, material issue pass and other directives as issued by management.
To guard and protect the Company sites and installations from burglars and other intruders which may inflict damage on Enemalta property.
Ensures compliance with TM and IMO obligations as regards Port Facilities, Terminal Operations and Terminal Security requirements as per section SOPs and as instructed by management or his/her delegate.
To ensure that unauthorised persons and vehicles are not permitted access into the facility.
To ensure that visitors’ identity is checked as per standard operating procedures and they are not allowed to access the facility prior to receiving verbal or written confirmation from Enemalta’s officers.
To take necessary action to watch out and intervene for any element disturbing the peace within the Company premises and installations.
To keep detailed logs/records of all vehicles entering and exiting the facility.
To use any device / equipment which the Company may provide to keep track of vehicles entering and leaving the premises.
To insert and delete vehicles from the vehicle automated system as directed by management or his/her delegate.
To physically check and search vehicles entering and exiting the Company premises by provided equipment through a determined frequency as communicated by management or his/her delegate.
To ensure that vehicle checking is being done according to frequency directive as specified in the SOPs or directed by management or his/her delegate.
To physically check persons and their belongings as stipulated in the SOPs or directed by management or his/her delegate.
To look out for any unattended suspicious-looking items/packages and report any abnormalities. Also, any suspicious activity shall be escalated through the proper channels.
Operate and monitor surveillance equipment and security cameras/CCTV systems of all Enemalta property as instructed by management or his/her delegate.
Report any non-operational surveillance equipment and security camera to his/her superior and the ICT Department.
To check CCTV cameras in case of fire and/or intruder alarms and contact the Police Control Room or CPD.
To continue following up the reported fault until the equipment is fully functional.
To lead, perform, and report emergency, security and fire drills as required from time-to- time.
Perform the standard operating procedures pertaining to his/her responsibilities.
To assist in routine checks and audit the Section’s SOP as requested from time-to-time.
Operate Security Level 1, 2 or 3 procedures as directed through the Standard Operating
Procedures or as mandated by management or his/her delegate.
Inform superiors and management as appropriate of incidents, security breaches, emergencies and other events according to procedures and provide first response when practicable; otherwise escalate such issues through proper channels.
Carry out security patrols using equipment (if any) provided by the Company of all identified points at the frequency indicated by management or his/her delegate and log the patrols for recording purposes.
Perform any additional spot checks as instructed.
Monitor the DPS facility and report any shortcomings in the general upkeep to internal and/or external personnel as required.
Ensure that Health & safety is maintained at Company standards and report any issues which are not in line with the Companies’ stipulated policies and procedures.
Assist in the investigation of accidents and near misses, as requested by management or his/her delegate.
Check H&S signage within the facility and report any issues to the H&S Department.
Always ensure that safety routes within the facilities are unobstructed and report any non-conformities to the H&S Department.
Respond to a Fire when it is deemed safe to extinguish it using the fire-fighting equipment on site, as per the facility Emergency Plan; otherwise escalate as per Emergency Plan.
Respond to a chemical or fuel leak and/or pollution within the facility and immediately report to his/her superior.
Identify any environmental issues and report them to the Safety and Environmental Coordinator.
Respond to an evacuation as per Emergency Plan and liaise with the appropriate officer/s.
Provide First Aid when required.
Report any possible hazards resulting from foul weather to his/her superior.
Aid and/or assist the Executive Director Business Strategy, Risk and Corporate Services or his/her delegate or any other Enemalta internal and/or external auditor to conduct an internal audit and/or drills with respect to health, safety, environment and/or security.
Respond to urgent calls with respect to security, health, safety and environment.
Ensure that all contractors and third parties working on behalf of Enemalta within the facility are adhering to Enemalta’s stipulated safety and environmental procedures and report any non-compliance through the proper channels.
To communicate using the Company provided equipment including, but not limited to, telephones, e-mail and VHF radios.
To ensure that all equipment, including, but not limited to, tools, communication devices and radios are in good working order, tested and checked on a daily basis as part of the handing over process.
To ensure that the guard rooms and other assigned working areas are kept clean and in good order at all times.
To wear the full provided uniform and ensure that it is kept neat and clean at all times.
To log and monitor the movement of keys pertaining to the Company’s premises and vehicles, record their movement in the manual or electronic system and report any non-returned or lost keys to his/her superior.
To assist the keeping of a ledger of vessels berthed at DPS terminal, a ledger of waste collected at DPS terminal, and as delegated perform and monitor berthed vessel’s security checks, maintain crew lists, perform regular checks on berthed vessels as regards security, environmental, health and safety as per Enemalta’s procedures and liaise with TM and customs during berthing operations.
To record and log information as per management directions and detailed in the Standard Operating Procedures (vide Logging section below). All logs are also to be inputted in electronic format to facilitate retrieval of information.
To adhere to all regulations and directions issued by management or his/her delegate and/or as directed through Standard Operating Procedures.
Responsible to draw up reports in case of non-conformities or abnormal events.
Driving of light vehicles during patrols both internal and external or as mandated by management to any Company premises/installation.
To successfully participate in lectures and/or training sessions as mandated by management.
To actively take part in drills and/or exercises as mandated and organised by management or third parties and be able to lead them as requested from time-to-time.
Follow emergency response instructions as per Enemalta’s Emergency Plans in case of emergency situations.
To ensure on periodic walkabouts that parking spaces are being used by the persons indicated in the parking slot. To call persons who parked in the wrong lot to remove the vehicle and report such matters to management.
To be aware of the Security Level at DPS port facility and adopt the required measures as per SOPs.
To assist management regarding setting of new procedures and enhancement of existing ones.
To compile the Ship Berthing Safety Checklist and periodically monitor berthed vessels as per Enemalta’s procedures, TM and customs requirements as requested from time-to-time.
Use the appropriate call-out procedures when communicating with a berthed vessel.
Provide assistance and directions to the Emergency Services who attend on site.
Responsible for dealing and overseeing the smooth running of communications between Company officials and local authorities during emergency situations.
Attend onsite to provide access keys to employees, police officers or fire fighters in case of fire and/or intruder alarms.
When trespassers and other perpetrators are discovered, have the duty and authority to detain them until the respective enforcement officials arrive.
Ensure appropriate access controls are available through the Company.
Can be entrusted to carry out personal protection on Company officials or individuals related to the Company when and as directed by management.
General administrative duties such as inputting attendance data and reporting sick employees by not later than 0900hrs for day duties and not later than three (3) hours prior to the commencement of the relevant night shift.
To carry out any other work-related duties as delegated by the manager or his/her delegate.
Liaison with the other DPS operators and their personnel on a day-to-day basis, including,but not limited to, in emergency or abnormal situations.
To liaise with third parties offering services to Enemalta plc.
To periodically check berthed vessels with respect to security, environmental spills, bilges, safety of vessel and keep record of any waste transferred from vessel and record such monitoring.
Logging
The following logs must be maintained by the DPS PORT FACILITY SECURITY OFFICER, monitored and approved by the management or by his/her delegate. These logs shall be recorded manually on logbooks/sheets and inputted in computer applications to facilitate retrieval of information.
• Vehicle entry and exit at DPS
• Issue of keys, premises and vehicles
• Daily handing over process between each shift
• Daily Vehicle Search list
• Logging of the daily employees and material issue passes
• Daily checking of all equipment and communication devices, including but not limited to VHF radios, during the change shift procedure whereby any defects shall be logged and reported to the proper channels as detailed in the SOP
• Logging of all visitors, contractors and third parties
• Daily Shift Log indicating the handing over process as indicated in the Shift Routine SOP
• Patrol Logs indicating the time and points attended issued through the system
• Logging of Incidents on a specific report as detailed in the Incident Report SOP
• Damage and Vandalism Report as detailed in the SOP of the same name
• Fill in the appropriate Bomb Threat Form in case of communication of anonymous threats as detailed in the SOP
• Fill in any checklists during inspections and for reporting of irregularities
• Berthing Declaration Form
• Ship Berthing Safety Checklist
• Berthing Booklet
Definitions
PFSO Port Facility Security Officer
SSO Senior Security Personnel
SO Security Personnel
Management Any officer above the grade of Senior Security
Facility Personnel Any manager/officer responsible for the facilities at DPS H&S Health & Safety
SOP Standard Operating Procedure
TM Transport Malta
IMO International Maritime Organisation
