Also called: Shipboard Security Officer
Keeps passengers and crew safe on a cruise ship, from boarding checks to emergencies.
Security officers screen bags at the gangway, patrol decks, handle disputes, and run safety drills. Many have military or police backgrounds.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
High school diploma, about 0 years after high school. Military or police experience plus maritime security training.
Ways in: Military, Certification. Training cost: Get paid while you train.
Majors to look at: Criminal Justice.
Growing slowly (about 1% over 10 years). BLS 2025-35 projection band for SOC 33-9032: Slower than average (1% to 2%).
Low risk for 10 years. Cameras and facial recognition help, but patrols, disputes and emergency drills need human judgment.
Classes: Government, Physical education, Psychology.
Official data: O*NET occupation 33-9032.
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