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Job Details

🏢 Company: MS Security
🛡️ Job Title: Senior Guard (Maritime Security – Anti-Piracy)
🌊 Department: Anti-Piracy / Maritime Security
📄 Employment Type: Contract / Rotational (Maritime Deployment)
🌍 Industry: Maritime Security / Anti-Piracy
🎖️ Level: Senior / Supervisory
🚢 Work Environment: Onboard Vessels (International Waters)

Company Overview

MS Security is a specialised maritime security provider delivering high-level anti-piracy and vessel protection services in high-risk waters. The company operates in compliance with international maritime laws and best practices, ensuring the safety of crews, cargo, and vessels through disciplined leadership, advanced security protocols, and experienced personnel.

Job Overview

MS Security is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Guard to join its Anti-Piracy Department. The Senior Guard will lead and supervise onboard maritime security operations, ensuring the protection of personnel, cargo, and vessels against piracy and maritime threats.

This role requires strong leadership, tactical decision-making, and a deep understanding of maritime security operations and international compliance standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct pre-deployment briefings outlining mission objectives, security protocols, and emergency procedures

• Coordinate closely with vessel captains and crew to assess risks and implement security plans

• Maintain continuous situational awareness, monitoring vessel movements and threat intelligence

• Train and supervise security personnel on:

  • Defensive tactics

  • Use of non-lethal weapons

  • Compliance with international maritime security regulations

• Conduct regular drills and exercises to ensure readiness for piracy or emergency scenarios

• Manage, inspect, and maintain all security equipment, including firearms, communications, and surveillance systems

• Liaise with government authorities, maritime agencies, and private security partners

• Compile detailed incident reports and post-operation debriefs, including recommendations for corrective actions

• Mentor and guide junior guards, promoting professionalism, accountability, and teamwork

Minimum Requirements

🎓 Education & Training

• Recognised maritime or security-related qualification (advantageous)

• Certified maritime security training

🛡️ Experience

• Proven experience in maritime security or anti-piracy operations

• Previous leadership or supervisory experience in a security environment

⚓ Technical & Operational Skills

• Strong knowledge of maritime security protocols and international regulations

• Experience with onboard security equipment and communication systems

• Excellent decision-making skills under high-pressure conditions

💬 Personal Attributes

• Strong leadership and mentoring ability

• Excellent communication and reporting skills

• High level of discipline, professionalism, and situational awareness

• Ability to work extended rotations at sea

CV Tips

• Clearly state maritime security and anti-piracy experience

• Highlight leadership or command responsibilities onboard vessels

• List all relevant certifications and firearms competencies

• Include experience working with international crews and authorities

• Keep your CV concise, structured, and deployment-ready

Why Join MS Security

• Work at the forefront of global maritime anti-piracy operations

• Opportunity to lead highly skilled international security teams

• Exposure to complex, high-risk maritime environments

• Professional growth within a specialised security field

• Strong culture of discipline, teamwork, and operational excellence

Company Policy

MS Security is committed to fair, ethical, and professional recruitment practices. Selection is based on experience, competence, and operational suitability. All candidates must meet deployment, vetting, and compliance requirements in line with international maritime security regulations.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.