Port facility security assessment (pfsa) checklist
A port facility security assessment (pfsa) checklist aids port facility security officers (pfsos) in conducting a risk analysis of all aspects of a port facility’s operation and discerns areas of susceptibility or vulnerability to attacks. it is an essential exercise that helps achieve compliance to the international ship and port facility security (isps) code.
What does this form include?
This form contains 41 sections:
Briefly describe the facility, its processes, activities, and people.
Port Facility Details
- Name of Operating Company
- Description of Facility Location
Port Facility Details
- Port Estate (If applicable)
- Port Postal Address Address
Port Facility Details
- Name of Chief Executive Officer
- General Contact Details
Brief Summary of Port Operations (Estate Size, Activities, Ship Movements, Security Protocols, Traffic)
Please attach Site Plan of the Port
Please attach Flow Diagram of Port
Please briefly describe risk assessment method/s used in conducting the facility security check.
Please list initial list of critical assets identified.
Facility Security Risk Assessment Method
- Full Name
- Please list significant threats identified.
When was your last PFSO Training Course? Date
Location of PFSO Training Course Address
Name of Chair
Port Security Committee/Port Security Authority
- General Procedures for recording meetings, minutes, and communicating to members of actions required
- General Procedures for convening the Chair
Personnel with Security Duties
- Does the port management have an organizational structure of port facility security personnel? Please attach proof if YES.
Describe general duties and responsibilities of security personnel and their working hours.
Personnel with Security Duties
- How many security personnel are under this contractor?
- Company Name
Where can the contractual agreement be found?
What are the plans/ procedures for responding to security threats?
What are the reporting procedures to the appropriate authorities and local government units?
Security Training Program
- Details of procedures for maintaining training records
- Details of the training program for security personnel
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Where can the exact procedures for handling Dangerous Goods and Hazardous Substances be found?
Exterior Physical Inspection
- Take a preliminary walk around. Was the area free from anything unusual?
Fencing
- Is the perimeter of the facility grounds defined by a fence, wall, or other physical barrier?
Gates & Doors
- GATES: Starting at the most frequently used or customer entrance and working around the perimeter clockwise, are all gates in good order? Take photos of each.
- DOORS: Starting at the most frequently used or customer entrance and working around the perimeter clockwise, are all doors in good order? Take photos of each.
- Are cooperative vehicles parked outside?
Perimeter Lighting
- Is the entire perimeter lighted?
- Are lights on all night?
- Are light fixtures suitable for outside use?
- Are lights inspected regularly?
- Are lights in good order?
- Are lights controlled (activated & deactivated) automatically?
- Are control switches or breakers inaccessible to unauthorized persons?
- Is lighting adequate for CCTV surveillance?
Exterior CCTV Surveillance
- Is the exterior under CCTV Surveillance?
Doors, Windows, and Other openings
- Are all exterior doors at least 1 3/4 inch solid core wood, metal clad, or metal?
- Are all exterior doors properly equipped with locks?
- Are all exterior doors equipped with intrusion alarms?
- Are all hinge pins internally located, welded, or otherwise treated to prevent easy removal?
- Are all unused doors permanently locked?
- Are all windows that are not used, permanently closed or locked?
- Is the general security of windows facing the perimeter adequate?
- Are all accessible skylights, doors, and other openings adequately secured?
- Do employees have lockable doors to hide behind in hostile situations?
Does the facility have an intrusion alarm system? (If yes take a photo or note of alarm system details, control location, make, etc)
- Does the facility have an intrusion alarm system? (If yes take a photo or note of alarm system details, control location, make, etc)
- Does the facility have operable panic alarms?
What is your job title?
Security process questions
- Does manager know who is responsible for opening and closing the facility?
- Does manager know procedure for arming and disarming alarms?
- Does manager know procedure for responding to alerts?
Proactive questions
- Are visitors limited to a single entrance/exit point?
Reactive questions
- Does employee know 3 options for responding to a hostile situation? (Run, hide, fight)
- Can employee quickly identify two nearest exits?
- Can employee identify a safe hiding spot? (Preferably behind a locked door)
- Does employee know how to operate panic alarm equipment (if applicable)?
- Can employee quickly identify two potential improvised weapons?
Name
Address Address
Contact Details Address
Please summarize your noted observations and recommendations for the development of the Facility Secu
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Facility Security Officer
Facility Security Manager
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