Security Supervisor

BASIC FUNCTION:

The Security Supervisor is responsible for the supervision and
control of entry to the ship during the day; supervise the Security
Guards 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 Supervisor will patrol the ship during the night time hours and implement the
Master’s Rules and regulations. He 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
Chief Security Officer/ Security Officer will be on call to assist him should an occasion arise.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Preference would be to candidates who will have previous experience in at least one of the
following areas; Army/Maritime/Aviation/Police or Hotel Security environment with the ability
to function in a multicultural environment. Preference would be given to candidates with
education/experience in counter terrorism and physical security which includes: Access control
including anti-terrorist countermeasures, customer service, security screening methods and
equipment operation (x-ray, metal detector, explosives/narcotics detection); Interpersonal skills
that include strong communication and conflict resolution abilities;, Incident command,
including first responder, scene and evidence preservation, investigation, interview and
documentation; Appropriate enforcement skills, including appropriate detention and physical

search procedures; Procedural knowledge, including familiarity with security-related civil and
criminal law.
The Security Supervisor is also expected to demonstrate a high level of skill in protecting assets;
crisis and emergency management,
The Security Supervisor must be sufficiently fluent in both spoken and written English to permit
clear instructions and to effectively present information and respond to questions from guests,
supervisors and co-workers. The ability to speak additional languages such as Spanish, French,
Italian, Portuguese, German or any other language is preferred.
The Security Supervisor must maintain a thorough understanding of the ISPS code, Security
Manual of SQM
Managerial and organizational skills combined with literacy and basic knowledge of computers is
very important for this position.
The Security Supervisor will hold the STCW 95 required Basic Safety training, It is essential that
they receive training in Customer Satisfaction and in Basic Supervisory Management at the
earliest opportunity after promotion.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Security Supervisor shall complete the familiarization form of Chapter 2 according to the
established procedures.
The Security Supervisor shall have an understanding of the Safety and Quality Management
Program including responsibilities and those of the Security Guards in the Safety Organization
according to the Emergency Plan and Station Bill. An excellent understanding of the Master’s
rules and regulations and the company’s policy and a thorough knowledge of the Security manual
are essential for this position.
The Security Supervisor’s working hours should be adjusted as appropriate to the ship’s routine.
He shall monitor the day/night security and prepare a log of activities during the night time hours
for presentation to the Chief Security Officer. The Chief Security Officer will produce a Night
Report from this log for presentation to prescribed ship’s management.
The Security Supervisor shall be familiar with all duties regarding the safety rounds and the
gangway security. (See Security Manual for specific instructions.)
The Security Supervisor shall, through his observations, preserve the safety of the vessel,

passengers, and the crew.
During Safety Rounds the Security Supervisor shall always be alert and follow the designated
procedures. He may be the first person to arrive at the scene of an incident or a fire, and will have
to assess a situation and act accordingly until help arrives.
The situation will dictate any action taken by the Security Supervisor. In the case of a fire alarm,
the Security Supervisor will respond immediately to the location of the alarm. He will then be
responsible for making quick decisions based on previous instructions and experience.
The Security Supervisor shall immediately inform the Duty Officer on the Bridge and any other
concerned Officer of any incident which has occurred.
The Security Supervisor shall always be alert to take emergency action with any situation. The
Security Supervisor shall familiarize themselves on the use and location of all safety related
equipment as outlined on the familiarization form of Chapter 2.
If an “Star Code Star Code Star Code” occurs, the Security Supervisor shall follow the
established procedures as described in the appendices.
The Security Supervisor is otherwise instructed to be an additional spotter around the vessel for
any type of problems, being passenger, crew or ship related. The Security Supervisor shall report
immediately any unusual incidents or situations. He shall also report if any abuse of ship’s
property or abuse of Shipboard regulations takes place.
He shall be familiar with the procedures of solving passenger complaints, as described in Chapter
5.05 of this manual.
Security Supervisor shall conduct frequent security inspections on the crew quarters during his
duty hours.
The Security Supervisor shell attends meetings, training activities, courses and all other
work-related activities as required.

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