
Deputy Chief Security
- Recruiter:
- Explora Journeys
- Category:
- Deck Jobs
- Position:
- Security Officer
- Published:
- April 8, 2026
Your Purpose
The Deputy Chief Security Officer is a member of the Security team , he/she deputize and support the Chief Security to coordinate the Shipboard Security team and ensure the security of the ship and the implementation of the Ship Security Plan and the Security Standard Procedure, is also supporting the Chief security for the role of shipboard Investigator for what concern the management of the Security Incidents
Your Impact
Maintain security of the ship and the implementation of the SSP and Standard Procedures .
Responsible for gangway security and access control.
Responsible for security screening of passengers, crew and visitors’ belongings and personal effects to prevent dangerous and prohibited items being brought onto the vessel.
organize, direct and undertake security patrols of Restricted, Controlled and Vulnerable areas.
Organize, direct and undertake patrols of passenger areas as required by ships command.
Investigates crimes, incidents, and safeguarding matters.
Compiling statements and reports.
Reporting all crimes, incidents, and safeguarding matters .
Supporting the Chief Security Officer with security training, drills and exercises.
Your Journey So Far
STCW of Security Guard as per ISPS Code and all certification in force at engagement time .
NFPS Ltd Level 2 Physical Restraint/Intervention certificate.
Fully conversant with International Ship and Port Facility Security Code (ISPS) .
Fully qualified with a proven record of competence for the position.
Proven skills and ability to recognize, understand and deal with potential security threats.
An above-average level of fitness and skills in tactful, diplomatic crisis and problem solving.
Ability to lead a team displaying tact, diplomacy, and courtesy towards everybody on board.
Excellent English language skills, both written and oral .
Read, understand, and comply with the Standing Orders of the Master, the Ship Security Plan (SSP), Security Standard Procedures and other Standard Procedures that impact the security operation.
Your Essentials
Possess a valid passport and if available a seaman book.Our commitment
At Explora Journeys, we are redefining luxury ocean travel - where discovery, well-being, and a deep respect for the seas come together in harmony.
We seek passionate professionals who share our vision of a more immersive, transformative way to discover the world’s most inspiring destinations by sea.
Are you ready to turn your passion into something extraordinary? Join us at Explora Journeys, where an ocean of opportunities awaits. Your journey to the Ocean State of Mind starts here.
STCW Certificates
You will need valid STCW certificates to apply for this position. Find an STCW course near you.
Explora Journeys
https://careers.msccruises.com/explorajourneys/
Explora Journeys is the ultra-elegant ocean travel brand of the MSC Group, offering refined luxury travel experiences to a new generation of discerning travellers. With a fleet of six private yacht-inspired ships to be sailing globally by 2028, Explora Journeys takes its guests on transformative Journeys, inspired by wellness of body and mind, connection and deeper discovery of the world and its oceans, through immersive itineraries that blend both iconic and off-the-beaten-track destinations.
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