Island Security and Safety Manager - Bahamas

Job Description

Responsibilities

• In addition to performing those duties required of a Island Security Officer, reporting to and under the supervision of the Director of Security and Emergency Management and advising the Island Director, the Island Security Officer is responsible for: 
• Verifying security operations are compliant with the Port Facility Security Plan and  Disney Cruise Line® policies and procedures
• Conduct DOS as required for all Ships using the Port Facility
• Ongoing review and development of security policies and procedures
• Maintaining the quality and the quantity of work performed by subordinates through positive reinforcement and constructive criticism; providing written documentation of any noted deficiencies or achievements
• Identifying and developing training opportunities
• Verifying the integrity of the key system is maintained
• Scheduling monthly meeting with Human Resources Manager to discuss matters relative to pending crew challenges / policy development
• Coordinating the inventory and maintenance of security equipment 
• Verifying that training requirements are met by scheduling required training while maintaining accurate documentation 
• Conduct an annual PFSP internal review with Island Director, reporting to Director of Security
• Evaluating and assessing new Island Security Crew Members with security duties and new security training
• Providing advice and support to DCL Ship leadership, as required
• Monitoring all security related training programs for Island crew, vendors and visitors as appropriate. 
• Planning, conducting and documenting annual vessel and Island drills and exercises.
• Provides professional and social guidance to subordinates by exemplary personal behavior
• Emergency Duties as specified in the Island Emergency Plan
• Notifying Island Director, directs the day-to-day operation of the Security division.
• Reports to the Island Director and keeps him/her apprised of safety concerns.
• Responsible to engage with the Manager Technical Safety and Operations in respect of all elements associated with Castaway Cast safety.
• Develop a quarterly Safety Drill.
• Organizes and conducts the Guest and Crew Island Emergency Assembly and Evacuation Drill. 
• Conduct safety investigations and prepare relevant reports
• Verifies that all regulatory safety signs are installed throughout the Island.
• Compiles a bi-monthly safety report to the Island Director and Manager Technical Safety and Operations and Quality Assurance & Compliance Director
• Keep abreast of the latest in operational safety regulations and procedures from the Company and makes appropriate recommendations for improvement.
• Monitor stocks of Personal Protection Equipment with the relevant Island Managers to make sure adequate supplies are always on hand.
• Assists Auditors during their visits.
• Organizes the monthly Island Safety and Environmental Committee meeting.
• Develop and keep current a safety bulletin board for the Crew.
• Monthly inspection of Island safety.

Basic Qualifications

• 7 + years related cruise line gangway and port facility experience
• 5 + years related cruise line and port facility safety experience
• Demonstrated strong written and verbal communication skills
• Significant experience with port facility and cruise ship security training                  
• Significant experience with port facility and cruise ship security equipment
• Significant experience with safety and security investigations and documentation
• Significant experience working with law enforcement
• Familiarity with port facility and cruise ship security programs
• Familiarity with reviewing and interpreting regulations, guidelines, and policies
• Demonstrated strong partnering skills
• Proven ability to train others and lead a training team
• Proven ability to conduct administrative training research
• Familiar with port facility and cruise ship security practices and security programs
• Familiar with security program oversight
• Demonstrated problem solving skills, as well as continuous improvement process skills
• Demonstrated strong organizational skills with attention to detail

Preferred Qualifications

• Qualified as Port Facility Security Officer
• Familiar with external threat planning
• Familiarity with maritime security investigations and port security
• Operational experience with port and cruise industry security and safety standards Familiar with maritime regulatory agencies
• Demonstrated ability to handle confidential information
• Proven instructing skills
• Strong analytical skills
• Ability to extract key facts from complex written material
• Ability to work independently
• Strong partnering skills

Required Education

• Associate’s Degree or equivalent

Additional Information

This role is based on Disney’s private island in theBahamas.

Applicants must:

• Be interested in working on a private island in the Bahamas
• Legally authorized to work in The Bahamas
• Be willing to follow and perform safety role, emergency duties and/or associated responsibilities 
• Be willing and able to uphold the general safety management responsibilities specified in areas and operations under their control
• Be willing to follow and embrace Environmentality requirements and Company practices
• Be appreciative of working and living in a multi-cultural environment
• Be comfortable living in a confined space with strict rules and regulations
• Adhere to a structured lifestyle, personally and professionally

• Obtain a criminal background check
• Bring approved work shoes

**Disney Cruise Line is a drug-free workplace. All new hires are required to undergo drug/alcohol testing within the first week onboard and throughout their contracts. Failure to pass the drug/alcohol testing will result in immediate termination.

• Segment: Disney Parks, Experiences and Products
• Business: Disney Cruise Line
• Category: Maritime and Cruise Operations
• Job Type: Full Time
• Alternate City: Lookout Cay
• Alternate State / Region / Province: Eleuthera
• Alternate Country / Region: Bahamas