Security guard

The Security Guard is responsible for the control of entry to the ship during Gangway Operations and the screening process as described in the Security Manual in SQM. Actual times to be detailed by ships routines.
The Security Guard will patrol the ship during the night time hours and implement the Master’s Rules and Regulations. He/she is under the supervision of the watch-keeping Officer while acting as a Response Guard or while on the ship's safety rounds. The Chief Officer Safety and/or Security Officer/Deputy Security Officer and Security Supervisor will be on call to assist him/her should an occasion arise.

Hiring Requirements:
* Candidates are required to have four (4) years experience in at least one of the following areas; Army /Maritime/Aviation/Police or Hotel Security environment. The Security Guard should have experience in physical security with special emphasis on access control, security screening methods, security screening equipment operation and training ability (x-ray, metal detector, explosives/narcotics detection).
* The Security Guard must have the ability to operate in a multinational environment.
* Organizational skills combined with literacy and basic knowledge of computers is preferred for this
position.
* He will hold the STCW 95 required Basic Safety Training. They will be thoroughly versed in, and familiar with, the operation and handling of all related security screening and emergency equipment used on board the ship.
* He should have prior knowledge of the ISPS code.

Language Requirements:
* Ability to speak English clearly, distinctly, and cordially with guests.
* Ability to read and write English 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.
* Ability to speak additional languages such as Spanish, French, Italian, Portuguese, German, or any
other language is preferred.

Physical Requirements:
* While performing the duties of this job, the shipboard 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 employee must occasionally/frequently/continually 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 shipboard employees must be physically able to participate in emergency life saving 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.