Shipboard Security Officer – Deck Team (Contract)

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

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