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OUR FOUNDATION

Mission, Vision & Values

Our Mission

Our mission is to provide security with the highest level of integrity through the development and deployment of a professional cadre of officers, in fulfillment of our mandate to protect our ports of entry, our tourism product and our export trade in the national interest, while sustaining the viability of the organization.

Our Vision

The vision of Ports Security Corps Limited is to be repositioned and recognized as the main provider of security, security management and advisory services for the ports of Jamaica and to maximize our efficiency and profitability. At Ports Security Corps we strive to be a world class leader in aviation and maritime security through commitment to our mission and by extension through operational and corporate excellence.

Our Values

Integrity, professionalism, excellence, accountability, and teamwork form the pillars of everything we do. We uphold the highest ethical standards, treat every individual with dignity and respect, and foster a culture of continuous learning that empowers our team to perform at their best.

OUR JOURNEY

A Legacy of Security Excellence

April 5, 1989

The Incident That Started It All

A major marijuana find on an Air Jamaica aircraft triggered serious threats to the airline's continued operations, with large fines and seizures levied by U.S. Customs. The incident exposed critical vulnerabilities in Jamaica's port and aviation security and placed the nation's economy and tourism industry under immediate threat.

April 19, 1989

The Prime Minister Acts

The Prime Minister summoned an urgent meeting attended by the Minister of Information, Minister of Public Utilities & Transport, Minister of National Security, the Commissioner of Police, the Chief of Staff of the JDF, and senior permanent secretaries. The meeting resolved to immediately deploy JDF and JCF to the ports, and to establish an Elite Security Corps — a body of men and women trained to function in a paramilitary capacity — within three months.

August 29, 1990

Officially Incorporated

Ports Security Corps Limited was formally incorporated on August 29, 1990, as recorded in its Certificate of Incorporation. Established as a statutory organisation under the Ministry of Transport & Mining, PSC was given the legal mandate to protect Jamaica's critical transportation infrastructure.

August 1991 — Present

Fully Operational Across Jamaica

Ports Security Corps Ltd became fully operational in August 1991 and has grown to provide security services at six airports, four seaports and seven land-based locations across Jamaica — making PSC the island's foremost statutory security organisation for transportation infrastructure.

OUR LEADERSHIP

Meet Our Board Members

Audley Deidrick

Mr. Deidrick is the President of the Airports Authority of Jamaica, with extensive experience in aviation management and public sector leadership.

Gary McKenzie

Dr. McKenzie is an Assistant Commissioner of Police with over three decades of experience in public safety and law enforcement.

Kingsley Henry

Mr. Henry is a Senior Director at the Jamaica Customs Agency, with extensive experience in non-intrusive inspection and border security management.

OUR MANAGEMENT

Meet Our Management Team

Victor Dean

Acting Operations Manager

Victor Dean has over 25 years of security experience in both the private and public sector industry at various levels. In his time spent at Ports Security Corps, he has worked in both junior and senior management levels within the Martime and Aviation Industry for the last 15years. Victor specializes in building a reputable security team, by coaching high-perfoming teams and developing strategies that strengthen customer relationships.

Peter Richards

Quality Control Manager

Peter Richards joined Ports Security Corps Limited on July 1, 2016, and has been with the organization since. He assumed the role of Quality Control Officer in 2017 and was elevated to the post of Quality Control Manger in 2018. Mr. Richards has responsibility for the organization’s compliance with international, regional and local Civil Aviation Regulations, ensuring that the entity remains a certified Contracted Security Provider within the civil aviation landscape. His core functions include conducting internal Aviation Security Audits, Inspections and Security Tests. Mr. Richards holds a Bachelor’s Degree (BBA Hons.) in Production and Operations Management, with over forty (40) years of security experience. He has specialization Aviation Security Training from the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), The Jamaica Civil Aviation Authority (JCAA) as well as training in maritime operations as a Port Facility Security Officer (PFSO). He also has training in auditing and detection and interdiction of new psychoactive and other dangerous substances.

Sherona Williams

HR Manager

Mr. Headly O'Connor

Managing Director (Acting)

Headly O’Connor serves as Finance and Administration Manager and is responsible for overseeing the organization’s financial and administrative operations. This includes managing budgets, financial reporting, procurement, and ensuring that resources are used efficiently and in accordance with established policies and procedures. In this role, he supports strategic decision-making by providing financial analysis and operational oversight. He also ensures compliance with relevant regulations and helps maintain effective administrative systems that support the organization’s day-to-day activities.

BY THE NUMBERS

Our Impact

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