Advantages and disadvantages of working as a Security Guard on a cruise ship

Can you describe the advantages and disadvantages of working as a Security Guard on a cruise ship? Challenges of working on a Cruise Ship: Cruise Ships Security Guard jobs are not ideal for everyone. A great amount of discipline and hard work is required and expected from the employees. Applicants should be "team players" and enjoy working WITH people. As a Security Guard you will be living and sharing relatively limited space with one or more fellow crew members. You will be working away from home for several months at a time. You have to be very much service orientated. You should be mentally stable to not to spoil the fun with your own issues and temperaments. There is nothing more important than quality of service on the cruise ship. Passengers are always right, even when they are wrong. How to apply for a Cruise Ship Security Job: Most cruise ships recruit their staff through placement agencies.…

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Cruise Ship Security Guard

Nature of Cruise Ship Security Guard Job: A Cruise Ship Security Guard watches over the points of entry of a ship while the ship is in port. They also do the screening of the guests, ship crew as well as their luggage. During the voyage they perform several critical security related tasks as described in the duties and responsibilities section below. Duties and Responsibilities of Cruise Ship Security Guard: Conduct access control for cruise passengers, employees, visitors, and other persons to guard and maintain security of premises Monitor and report suspicious activities to local authorities. Monitors security aboard the ship 24/7 alternating day and night shifts. Performs regular safety rounds of public, crew and off-limit areas of the ship. Presents to the Chief/Deputy Security Officer the log of activities during the night time hours Inspect passenger and crew documents validity such as; port ids, driver’s licenses, passports for access control to the ship Write reports of daily…

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