Security Officer for Orient Express Sailing Yachts

V.Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Part time

Job summary

V.Group is seeking a Security Officer for the Orient Express Olympian. The role is deck-based and contract‑type, aboard the vessel with embarkation in the near term. You will lead security teams, manage access, and liaise with the Staff Captain and SSO to uphold safety and compliance across all shipboard areas.

The position requires STCW certification, strong communication, and investigative skills. You will participate in security trainings, perform risk assessments, and ensure complete

Qualifications

• Must meet IMO STCW requirements and company training as per form C601d.
• Experience as per Company Recruitment & Promotion standards.

Responsibilities

• Organize and deploy on-board security teams with the SSO.
• Monitor ship security in all passenger and crew areas while safeguarding restricted zones.
• Maintain security equipment and report defects to the SSO.
• Set up and control access points for persons, luggage and gear.
• Assist in communicating current security levels to crew and port facilities.
• Coordinate with Port Facility Security Officers to complete DoS as required.
• Carry out searches and keep records as instructed by the SSO.
• Prepare security plans and conduct periodic security rounds to protect restricted areas.

Skills

Observational skills

Team coordination

Communication

Decision making

Education

STCW certification

Tools

Job description

Security Officer for Orient Express Sailing Yachts

Department: Deck

Employment Type: Contract

Location: Shipboard

Description

Vessel: ORIENT EXPRESS OLYMPIAN

Embarkation: 01/April/2027

Department: | Deck

Job Title: | Security officer (SECO)

Reporting to: | Staff Captain (SSO) / Master

Qualification: | As per applicable requirements of:

• IMO STCW Convention (as amended)
• Company certification and training requirements per form C601d

Experience: | As per Company Recruitment & Promotion Experience Requirements per form C601d

Description and Main Purpose of Job:

• Security of the ship and all personnel
• Security Trainings with Safety Officer
• Ship access management (gangway, platforms, marina)

Key Responsibilities

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• 1. Organizing and deploying of on-board security teams. In this matter, the SECO shall liaise closely with the SSO;
• 2. Monitoring the ship security in passenger and crew areas, at the same time ensuring that restricted areas are secure without compromising safety;
• 3. Up-keeping and maintaining ship security equipment. Any defects noted or spare parts required to be brought to the attention of the SSO;
• 4. Setting up and controlling access points, including access control of persons, luggage and equipment;
• 5. Assisting the SSO to communicate the current and intended Security Level on board to crew and port facilities;
• 6. Assisting the SSO to liaise with any Port Facility Security Officer (PFSO) in order to complete the Declaration of Security (DoS). Any Document concerning Security or any other condition required to be complied with which is out of the ordinary, shall be reported to the SSO;
• 7. Carrying out personal searches and keeping records as instructed by the SSO;
• 8. Carrying out luggage checks on disembarking crew members;
• 9. Preparing a Bomb/Drug/Stowaway/Missing Person search plan for the ship and conducting random drug searches of areas as and when instructed by the SSO;
• 10. Developing and ensuring the compliance of a Security Rounds Plan, ensuring that the integrity of all Restricted Areas is provided in accordance with the current security level;
• 11. CCTV surveillance and investigations according to company's procedures;
• 12. Inform Staff Captain (SSO) about all significant security and discipline matters;
• 13. Authorized to act directly in security matters regarding passengers and crew. Any such actions shall be reported to the Staff Captain (SSO), Captain or the Bridge Officer in charge;
• 14. Able to handle the lock of safe deposit boxes;
• 15. Responsible for security escorts when requested
• 16. Implementing and overseeing Pilot boarding/handling/escort procedures;
• 17. Report security incidents to CSO under SSO's overview;
• 18. Report security concerns to SSO;
• 19. Performing the investigation in the event of any security or disciplinary incidents and reporting to the SSO confidentially;
• 20. Assisting with the investigation of minor personal injuries of passengers as reported to the Safety Officer; Inform the Master of any serious injuries (Guest);
• 21. Conducting security familiarization and training for the crew;
• 22. Maintaining and updating security records as instructed by the SSO;
• 23. Creating and updating PFSA;

Health, Safety and Environment Duties and Responsibilities:

All employees have a duty under Company Policies and VMS requirements to: Take reasonable care for your own health and safety and that of others who may be affected by what you do or do not do; Co-operate with your employer on health and safety matters; Correctly use work items provided by your employer, including personal protective equipment, in accordance with training or instructions; and Not to interfere with or misuse anything provided for your health and safety or welfare Abide by the Environmental Protection rules and regulations and to actively participate in REDUCING, REUSING and RECYCLING schemes in place All employees shall participate actively in ALL HSEQ activities and promote safe practices as an integrated management approach to business.