Job Description Manual - Marine Operations Celebrity - TUIC - 4.

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JOB DESCRIPTION MANUAL - MARINE Revision 49 : February/05/2022
OPERATIONS CELEBRITY - TUIC
Chapter 4 - Position Description
Shipboard - Security
4.02 Security Officer

Position Title: Security Officer

Reports To: Chief Security Officer

Direct Reports: N/A

Effective Date: June 2003

Position Summary
The Security Officer is responsible to implement and enforce ship’s security policies. The
Security Officer is under the supervision of the Chief Security Officer.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Celebrity Cruises expects each shipboard employee to consistently exemplify the principles of the STAR
Program's Credo to all team members. In addition, all duties and responsibilities are to be performed in
accordance with ISM/ISO and SQM standards, USPH guidelines, Environmental, and Safety policies.

Each shipboard employee may be required to perform all functions in various service venues and
throughout the ship.

It is every employee’s responsibility to conduct oneself in a professional and courteous manner at all
times. This consists of physical and verbal interactions with guests or fellow shipboard employees and/or
in the presence of guest contact and crewmember areas.

1. The Security Officer shall have an understanding of the Safety & Quality Management Program,
including his/her responsibilities in the Safety Organization according to the Emergency Plan and
Station Bill.
2. Excellent understanding of the Master’s Rules & Regulations and company’s policy and a thorough
knowledge of the Security manual are essential for this position.
3. The Security Officer shall be familiar with all duties related to security practices and gangway
security.
4. The Security Officer shall through their observations preserve the safety for the guests,
Crewmembers and vessel.
5. During security rounds the Security Office shall always be alert and follow the designated
procedures. They may be the first person to arrive at the scene of an accident and will have to assess

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a situation and act accordingly until help arrives.

6. The Security Officer shall inform immediately the Staff Captain and the Chief Security Officer of
any incident that has occurred.
7. The Security Officer shall always be alert to take emergency action with any situation.
8. The Security Officer is otherwise instructed to be an additional spotter around the vessel for any type
of problems, being either guest, Crewmembers or ship related.
9. The Security Officer shall report immediately an unusual incidents or situations. They shall also
report if any abuse of ship’s property or abuse of shipboard regulations are taking place.

Financial Responsibilities
Financial responsibilities for budget, expenses and/or achievement of revenue targets.

§ This position is responsible for cost containment through the proper use, handling and
maintenance of records, reports, supplies and equipment.

Motivational Responsibilities
People management responsibilities to ensure optimal performance of the function.

§ This position does not have supervisory responsibilities.

Qualifications
Minimum hiring, language and physical requirements to perform the job.

Hiring Requirements:
§ Candidate to have a military background.
§ Individual should have basic knowledge or awareness of minor criminal activity.
§ Must be a certified diver and must have a valid diving certificate.
§ Knowledge of security equipment and training on security and anti-terrorist matters.
§ Ability to communicate tactfully and effectively with guests, department heads and
Crewmembers to foresee and resolve problems and negotiate resolutions.
§ Knowledge of policies and practices involved with security.
§ Working knowledge of computers, Internet access, and the ability to navigate within a
variety of software packages such as Excel, Word, or related programs.
§ Must have STCW Certificate, in the event candidate does not have certificate they must
attend the Star Center Training in Miami prior to joning the vessel.
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 or German preferred.

Physical Requirements:
§ 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 employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific

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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.

Related Entries:

Related Chapters:

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