Security Officer

Become: Security Officer

To become a security officer at sea as a standalone job you will need to complete various maritime security courses. Many maritime training schools can provide these short courses such as Warsash Maritime Academy. In addition you will usually require a military or security background to work on cruise ships or superyachts.

About: Security Officer

The main responsibility of the Deputy Security Officer is to control and supervise all points of entry to the cruise ship - gangways and tender docking stations. Other duties include, but are not limited to:

• Reports to the Chief Security Officer and to the Staff Captain

• Responsible for direct supervision and on-the-job training of all subordinate security staff aboard the vessel

• Enforces Captain's standing orders and company's rules and regulations aboard the ship - crew members curfew (if applicable), dress code, proper behavior etc.

• Performs security and safety inspections of the ship on regular basis in order to ensure that appropriate security measures are maintained and all safety equipment is in proper working condition

• Coordinates the ship security measures with the local port security personnel at the various ports of call

• Conducts and supervises random and scheduled searches of crew cabins and around the ship as directed by the Chief Security Officer and the Staff Captain

• Responsible for authorization and issuing of visitor's passes and ensuring that all visitors have left the vessel on time

• Responsible for supervising the search and screening of crew and guests luggage during embarkation and disembarkation of the vessel

• Performs security related briefings and training of all newly joined crew and staff members

• Schedules regular meetings with the heads of the various shipboard departments to discuss security related issues

• Makes sure that all applied security measures and precautions do not interfere with the normal operation of the vessel and cause a minimum discomfort to guests.

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