Security Officer

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The Security Officer is in charge of all daily security operations on board and while in port, including training of the crew and training of all security department guards

• He/She is a three (3) stripe officer. NOTE: For all ISPS/MTSA and Ship Security Plan (SSP) related issues, the security officer is designated as the Deputy Ship Security Officer (DSSO).
• He/she acts as the main investigator concerning any accident/incident that may occur amongst the Guests and Crew and requires detailed investigation. The Security Officer shall submit required reports upon completion of the investigation (i.e., incident/accident).
• Shall be familiar with and active in the Safety Management System (SMS), including his responsibility in the Safety Organization according to the Emergency Plan and Station Bill.
• Will maintain timely entries in the vessels security logbook and will be responsible to insure the orderly flow and control of all security related reports.
• Will countersign the Night Security Guard Log Book and investigate all incidents logged when required.
• Is responsible for training and scheduling of Security Guards assigned to the vessel.
• Will compile and distribute gangway list of authorized crew allowed off vessel in port in concert with appropriate Custom and Immigration clearance requirements worldwide.
• Undertaking regular security inspections of the ship to ensure that appropriate security measures are maintained;
• Maintaining and supervising, the implementation of the Ship Security Plan, and monitoring, the continuing relevance and effectiveness of the Plan, including the undertaking of internal audits and any amendments to the Plan;
• Coordinating, the security aspects of the handling of cargo and ship's stores with other shipboard personnel and with the relevant Port Facility Security Officers;
• Reporting all security incidents and completing SMS forms;
• Coordinating implementation of the Ship Security Plan with the Company Security Officer and the relevant Port Facility Security Officer;
• Ensuring that any security equipment is properly operated, tested, calibrated, and maintained.
• Ensuring that any security equipment is properly operated, tested, calibrated, and maintained.
• Required to enforce where applicable all company rules and regulations particularly concerning crew curfew, crew dress code, crew ID.
• Will conduct random searches and major organized and deliberate searches with the consent and knowledge of the Captain and the Staff Captain.
• Supervise/direct the search and secure procedure for luggage of all crew members debarking the vessel.
• Will become familiar with U.S. Department of Homeland Security and Foreign government agencies' rules and regulations as they pertain to vessel in port.

QUALIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum of 15 years of military training/experience or 15 years of Law Enforcement experience is required. The combination of military and law enforcement training/experience is preferred.
• Intermediate to Advanced level English verbal and writing skills, including the proper use of English grammar is required.
• The courses listed below are preferences for this position:
• Introduction to Improvised Explosive Devices IED's.
• Improvised Explosive Device Threat.
• Detection of Improvised Explosive Devices.
• Use of Screening Equipment associated with IED's minimum of 3 hours.
• Basic X-ray screening course training (40 hours minimal).
• Non – lethal retention training.
• Investigation training.

EDUCATION

• Minimum high school diploma or foreign equivalent is required. Some college-related education is preferred.
• Holds Basic Safety Course Certificate and appropriate licenses and certificates as required by regulations.
• Poses intermediate to advanced level training in all facets of security to include the completion of a recognized security officer course is required.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
It is Norwegian Cruise Line Holding’s policy not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, and marital or veteran status.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.