Onboard Ship Security Supervisor

Job Title: Onboard Ship Security Officers

Job Objectives: 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

Department: Security

Reports to: Head of Security

Job Responsibilities 

• 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.

Competence Required

• 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.

Desired Experience: 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.