Maritime Security Manager
Maritime Security Manager
Location: Hollywood, FL
Preferred Qualifications
- Education: Maritime Academy graduate with bachelor’s degree in marine field or acceptable technical and educational experience
- Experience: 5 years or more experience in Safety Management including the preparation and execution of internal and external Security audit programs
- Skills/Software: Strong working knowledge of ISPS, MTSA and other associated regulatory compliance requirements
- Highly developed documentation, writing and verbal communication skills
- Strong project management skills
- Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.)
- Traits: Possess strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, possess or have the ability to obtain a Transportation Work Identification Card (TWIC), team-player, strong communication skills, self-motivator, able to travel as necessary
Additional Qualifications
- Strong computer skills and working knowledge of Microsoft Office products, experience with Nautical Systems a plus.
- Ability to drive long distances (up to 5 hours) and/or travel by air to various domestic and foreign ports possibly requiring overnight stays.
- Ability to board vessels in port (requires using a gangway with a grade of 30-60 degrees).
- Ability to climb ladders and navigate over uneven surfaces during vessel visits.
- Ability to board vessels at anchor (climb a Jacob’s ladder from a water taxi).
- Possess good sensory perception (sight, smell, hearing, touch).
- Ability to safely enter and inspect confined spaces.
- Willingness to remain accessible for communication and consultation on an around-the-clock basis and work unusual hours, including nights and weekends as required.
Duties and Responsibilities
The Security Manager is responsible for overseeing company’s security program across the fleet. These responsibilities will include the management of the vessel’s security plans and assessments as well as interacting with vessel’s Flag States. This position will also serve as the Alternate Company Security Officer.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the Director of HSSQE/CSO in ensuring that the Company’s Security Program is effectively implemented, understood, maintained, and remains in compliance with and certified by recognized authorities.
- Serve as the vessels POC regarding Alternate Company Security Officer matters including ship security alert system tests and monitoring.
- Develop and carry out security exercises with the fleet.
- Liaise with customers on security related matters.
- Coordinate with government agencies to provide additional security for the fleet as needed when operating in high-risk areas.
- Work directly with IT and government agencies concerning Cybersecurity.
- Understand organization dynamics and drive marine standards practices and processes that translate business strategies into appropriate actions to act as a change driver.
- Maintain a good professional relationship as the point of contact with Recognized Security Organizations and the U.S. Coast Guard, working closely with them to assure continued compliance with the regulations.
- Performs other position related duties as specified by management.
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