Security Guard (Shipboard)

Department: Nautical

Employment Type: Fixed Term Contract

Reporting To: Senior Security Guard

Description

The Security Guard forms an integral part of the Security Team, and together with other team members forms the first line of defense in controlling the access points to the yacht and the screening process of our guests, employees and visitors. The Security Guard assists in implementing and enforcing the yacht’s security policies and ensuring ISPS standards are maintained at all times. Promotes that all Gold Standards and Brand Culture are embraced by the team at all times, particularly when assisting guests and Ladies and Gentlemen.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the Lady or Gentleman for this job. Functions, duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. All duties and responsibilities are to be performed in accordance with the Company's Safety, Quality and Environmental standards.

Essential Duties

1. Assists the Security Officer in carrying out his/her duties to the highest standards of security and with due regard to the experience of our guests and Ladies and Gentlemen
2. Supervises control of access points and ensures the highest standards of security are maintained at all times
3. Performs regular safety and security rounds of public, employee and restricted areas to ensure the welfare of our guests and Ladies and Gentlemen, and a safe and secure yacht operation
4. Ensures security equipment is properly calibrated and maintained to the highest standards and regular performance checks are carried out
5. Ensures any planned maintenance tasks assigned to the Security Department are properly conducted and reported
6. Performs tasks as assigned and scheduled by the Sr Security Guard
   

Qualifications

1. Valid Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers (STCW) and flag certification for the duration of the contract and appropriate to position
2. Two (2) years’ experience as part of a cruise vessel security team
3. Military or policing background preferred
   

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to touch, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear; and taste or smell. The Lady or Gentleman must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• All Yacht Ladies and Gentlemen must be physically able to participate in emergency lifesaving procedures and drills. Full use and range of arms and legs as well as full visual, verbal and hearing abilities are required to receive and give instructions in the event of an emergency including the lowering of lifeboats. Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• All Yacht Ladies and Gentlemen must be able to communicate in the English language in order to understand and interpret written procedures. This includes the ability to give and receive instructions in written and verbal forms and to effectively present information and respond to questions from guests, supervisors and co-workers.