Security Officer

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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.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• 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.

The duties and responsibilities of the Security Officer include, but are not limited to:

• 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;
• Proposing modifications to the Ship Security Plan;
• Reporting to the Company Security Officer any deficiencies and non-conformities
• identified during internal audits, periodic reviews, security inspections and
• verifications of compliance, and implementing any corrective actions;
• Enhancing security awareness and vigilance on board;
• Ensuring that adequate training has been provided to shipboard personnel, as
• appropriate;
• 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.
• Responsible for the security of up to 5,000+ passengers and of the 1,000 + crew
• members who are onboard at any time.

Section 13 of Part A of the ISPS Code requires that the DSSO have knowledge and provide training in the following:
1. Security administration;
2. Relevant international conventions, codes, and recommendations;
3. Relevant government legislation and regulations;
4. Responsibilities and functions of other security organizations;
5. Methodology of Ship Security Assessment;
6. Methods of Ship Security Surveys and inspections;
7. Ship and port operations and conditions;
8. Ship and port facility security measures;
9. Emergency preparedness and response and contingency planning;
10. Instruction techniques for security training and education, including security
measures and procedures;
11. Handling sensitive security related information and security related
communications;
12. Knowledge of current security threats and patterns;
13. Recognition and detection of weapons, dangerous substances and devices;
14. Recognition, on a non-discriminatory basis, of characteristics and behavioral
patterns of persons who are likely to threaten security;
15. Techniques used to circumvent security measures;
16. Security equipment and systems and their operational limitations;
17. Methods of conducting audits, inspection, control, and monitoring;

18. Methods of physical searches and non-intrusive inspections;
19. Security drills and exercises, including drills and exercises of port facilities; and
20. Assessment of security drills and exercises.

In addition, the Security Officer should have adequate knowledge of, and receive training in, some or all of the following ship specific areas, as appropriate:

1. In the layout of the ship.
2. The Ship Security Plan and related procedures (including scenario-based training on
how to respond).
3. Crowd management and control techniques.
4. Operation of security equipment and systems.
5. Testing, calibration, and whilst at sea, maintenance of security equipment and
systems.

Required to enforce where applicable all company rules and regulations particularly concerning:

• Crew Curfew
• Crew Dress Code
• ID of crew to be worn at all times, etc.
• Assist with indoctrination and training of new crewmembers joining the ship, as needed, together with the ship's Firefighters, Safety Manager, and the First Officer Safety, etc., will show each crew member his/her station reference regarding emergency plan and station bill. New crewmember is to be addressed properly.
• Together with the Staff Captain, the Security Officer is to supervise in the yearly “Ship Security onboard Survey".
• 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.
• Responsible for supervision of Visitor Authorization in accordance with SMS procedure.
• The Staff Captain is responsible for all onboard Key Systems (Master Keys and Safes). This includes the safes that have been given to passengers. Daily control and issuance is delegated to the Security Officer.
• Shall participate actively in the weekly Safety and Security meeting and in the monthly Crew Safety and Environmental committee meeting.
• Will ensure that ships offices and restricted areas are secured when not in use.
• Will become familiar with U.S. Department of Homeland Security and Foreign government agencies' rules and regulations as they pertain to vessel in port.
• Performs other related duties as assigned or as directed. The omission of specific duties does not preclude the supervisor from assigning duties that are logically related to the position.
• Must be familiar with the Safety and Environmental Protection Policy and the SMS, and carry out the policies and procedures appropriate for his/her position.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum of 10 years of military training or Law Enforcement experience is required;
• 15+ years of aforementioned training/experience is preferred.
• Intermediate to Advanced level English verbal and writing skills, including the proper use of English grammar is required.
• The incumbent must be able to work in a multi-cultural environment; also, must be able to adjust to changes in schedules, assignments and deadlines.

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.
• Intermediate to advanced level of training in all facets of security to include the completion of a recognized security officer course from a recognized/accredited organization 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.

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.