Security Coordinator

American Cruise Lines•Guilford, CT

16d•Onsite

About The Position

Security Coordinator American Cruise Lines is seeking a shoreside Security Coordinator to join our team in Guilford, CT, supporting a growing fleet operating unique itineraries along the rivers and coastal waterways of the East Coast, Pacific Northwest, Columbia–Snake River System, and Mississippi–Ohio–Cumberland Rivers. This role is well suited for a maritime security professional with experience in coastal and river vessel operations and U.S. Coast Guard safety and security regulations. The ideal candidate is a highly organized, disciplined professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and demonstrates strong communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills. Attention to detail, sound judgment, and the ability to work effectively both independently and within teams are essential. The Security Coordinator is a workplace role model who consistently reflects American Cruise Lines’ mission, values, and commitment to excellence. As a Security Coordinator, you support safe, compliant, and efficient fleet operations across a broad geographic area from Alaska to Florida by overseeing and executing fleet-wide security programs and procedures. You model the highest standards of professionalism, seamanship, and service while helping ensure the safety and confidence of our guests, crews, and vessels. This position offers an opportunity to make a direct and meaningful impact on the continued success and security culture of American Cruise Lines. At American Cruise Lines, we are driven by our values— Optimism, Commitment, Patriotism, and Merit. These values shape our culture, our service, and our people, guiding us as we work together to Share America’s Story on the Finest American Ships.

Requirements

Experience as a law enforcement officer and desired experience in marine law enforcement.
Experience in marine security program execution.
Desired Coast Guard experience executing and/or managing security programs.
Experience with Microsoft Suite programs, documents, and calendars.
Poised communication and problem-solving skills.
Excellent intrapersonal and professional relationship-building skills.
Proven multi-tasking and prioritization project execution skills.

Nice To Haves

Desired Coast Guard experience executing and/or managing security programs.

Responsibilities

Oversee daily fleet execution and documentation of shipboard and facility security programs.
Implement and manage fleet security programs and practices, to regulatory and industry best practice standards.
Implement and update Vessel Security Plans, Vessel Declarations of Security, and onboard security procedures to regulatory standards.
Implement and update risk reduction and incident prevention practices within vessel procedures.
Oversee fleet and facility security equipment selection, inventorying, and use.
Complete preliminary incident assessment and investigative inputs in a timely manner, identifying key facts and potential causes of incidents.
Oversee and audit required security incident reporting to regulatory agencies.
Oversee fleet documentation of incidents.
Implement and track approved follow-on actions, determined from security incident assessments.
Participate in cross-department fleet safety and security group meetings assessing fleet procedures, practices, incidents, and actions.
Build teamwork across Marine, Engineering, and Hotel department managers and procedures.