Cruise Security

[Ten32]

I've worked with quite a few guys that have worked for Akal. Just like ANY company, they go for federal contracts. Federal contracts start around 19+ bucks an hour, and that is regulated by federal law. Therefore no matter what the agency, if it's a federal contract, you make some decent money.

With that said, of all the people that I've talked to about Akal, no one was pleased with the way the company was run. Akal seems to be just like most other agencies: It's all about the client, and getting the contract. It's NOT about the employees and thier welfare. But that's just what I've heard, and experienced in the private security field.

[GCMC Security]

Akal Security just started doing the Air Force base here. Now I don't know about this company too much but I know I have an Officer starting with me today that was a LT for that company make a very nice wage and he didn't want to stay with that company and took a huge paycut to work for me. I also know I have had at least 3 other applicants from that company.

[Lawson]

Thank you. I may just be putting in for this one

http://www.akalsecurity.com/images/jobhi.pdf

[Mr. Security]

That would be swell. Thanks.

No problem, "Wally."

[Lawson]

That would be swell. Thanks.

Anybody have any experience in Cruise Ship Security ?

On another note... does anyone know where one could be hired for such a job?

Hey Brian, there's a company in Seattle called SecureTrans. They do a lotof work at the terminals and such, screening passengers. If I recall correctly, they also use "sea guards" onboard. It's a real time commitment though. I have a buddy who was thinking about doing it, I'll email him and get some more info for ya.

[N. A. Corbier]

I know that on at least 3 boats for one gambling company (small time outfit), there was a First Mate's Armory on the bridge, which included some full auto support weapons, a few shotguns, and a few Glock 17s.

When SunCruz bought the boats, they removed all the weapons. The First Mate was no longer responsible for security aboard the ship, they were to sail back to Florida and request USCG and Florida Marine Patrol assistance.

[Ten32]

You would think that in this new age of terrorisim fears, that the cruise ships had some tight security.

Heck, could you imagine some of the drunks you'd have to deal with?

I don't know if they are armed or not. Back in 1996 I went on a weekend cruise to Mexico and the uniformed security guards I saw on the ship were unarmed.

That does not mean that there were no firearms on board, however.

[Ten32]

Any of these positions armed? What would be the regulations for such, seeing that (I think) alot of the time you'd spend in international waters?

I sure would not like the idea of being the person who's "the athority" on the boat, but not be equipped as such.

Ship Security Officer

Here is a link to the job description for Ship Security Officer for Norweigan Cruise Lines. This actually sounds like a cool job, but you must have either police or military experience to apply. It is not an observe and report type position.

http://164.109.173.140/ship_employ/dowloads/Security_Officer.pdf

Here are the employment websites for Norwegian Cruise Lines and Princess Cruises. Hope they help.

http://www.ncl.com/news/employment.htm

http://employment.princess.com/employment/index.html

[Lawson]

Yeah, Ive been searching around, all I seem to come up with are these ridiculous "Send us 1 Payment of 49.95 and we will forward your resume to all the cruise ships!" No thanks... I can really do that myself... just uh... hook me up with some addresses?

[Echos13]

Go to these cruise line websites. They always have jobs openings. I thought about it, but I don't have water legs.