Onboard Ship Security Officer

Dangote Industries Limited is hiring a Onboard Ship Security Officer in Lagos.

Dangote Group is one of Nigeria’s most diversified business conglomerates with a hard – earned reputation for excellent business practices and products’ quality with its operational headquarters in the bustling metropolis of Lagos, Nigeria in West Africa.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

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.

• 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: 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.

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.

How to apply Interested and qualified candidates should: Click here to apply online

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