An Onboard Ship Security Officer is responsible for maintaining vigilant security watch over a vessel, controlling access, preventing unauthorized activities, and promptly reporting any security incident or suspicious activity coordinating with safety protocols to protect people, property and operations.
Organisation: Dangote Ports Operations
Reports to: Head of Security
- Control and monitor access to the vessel, especially at the gangway and other designated access points.
- Verify the identity and authorization of crew members, visitors, contractors, stevedores, and other persons boarding or leaving the vessel.
- Conduct security patrols and maintain vigilance around the vessel, berth, and waterside interface.
- Prevent unauthorized boarding, theft, pilferage, smuggling, and other security breaches.
- Identify and promptly report suspicious persons, activities, unattended items, security incidents, or breaches.
- Maintain accurate vessel access/visitor records and security logs.
- Strong knowledge of maritime security regulations, ISPS Code, and shipboard security procedures.
- Ability to conduct security risk assessments, threat identification, and vulnerability inspections onboard vessels.
- Proficiency in access control, personnel screening, cargo security, and restricted-area monitoring.
- Ability to develop, implement, and monitor ship security plans and emergency response procedures.
- Knowledge of maritime surveillance systems, CCTV, communication equipment, and security monitoring tools.
- Immediately escalate incidents or threats through the approved security reporting chain.
- Strong leadership and supervisory skills, with the ability to coordinate and manage onboard security personnel.
- Ability to respond effectively to security incidents, unauthorized access, theft, stowaways, and potential threats.
- Strong communication, conflict management, and interpersonal skills when dealing with crew members, port authorities, and other stakeholders.
- High level of alertness, integrity, discipline, confidentiality, and sound decision-making in high pressure situations.
- Strong report-writing, incident documentation, and record-keeping skills, with the ability to conduct security briefings and drills.
Educational Qualification:
- Minimum of National Diploma (ND) or equivalent in Security Management, Security Operations, Criminology, Maritime Studies, or a related discipline.
Professional Qualification:
- Certification in First Aid, Basic Fire Safety, or Emergency Response is an advantage.
- Minimum of 2 - 5 years' relevant experience in security operations, maritime security, surveillance, or access control. Experience within maritime ports, industrial free zones, or heavy logistics environments is highly preferred.