FIRE AND SECURITY PATROL TACOMA SHIPYARD

Trident Seafoods is North America's largest vertically integrated seafood harvesting and processing company. Privately held and 100 percent USA-owned, Trident operates globally in 6 countries and serves customers in almost 60 countries. Headquartered in Seattle, Washington, Trident employs approximately 7,700 people worldwide and partners with over 2,700 independent fishermen and crewmembers in Alaska. The company catches and processes virtually every commercial species of salmon, whitefish, and crab harvested in the North Pacific and Alaska, with a global supply chain encompassing cultured and wild species from an international network of trusted suppliers.

About the role

Provides safety and security of moored vessels and the facility. Responsible for continuously observing hot work activity for the detection of, and response to, fires before, during, and after hot work operations both on in-port vessels and shoreside. Monitors the premises, prevents unauthorized access, responds to incidents, and maintains a safe working environment for employees and visitors.

Responsibilities

• Conducts regular patrols of the facility and vessels to observe and report on conditions supporting the Hot Work program; enforces company security policies and procedures to prevent theft, vandalism, or other security-related incidents.
• Responds to incidents, disturbances, medical emergencies, or incident alarms, and notifies law enforcement or emergency services and site leadership.
• Walks or drives throughout the site to check for unsafe conditions, hazards, broken locks, or unauthorized intruders.
• Greets guests and provides directions while maintaining a professional security presence.
• Verifies identification and credentials of personnel entering the premises; restricts access of unauthorized personnel, and monitors security cameras, alarms, and access control systems to detect and respond to any suspicious activities or safety hazards promptly.
• Notifies designated personnel of any environmental or safety incidents or risks not previously documented; provides environmental support (basic monitoring, water sampling, meter readings, clean-up).
• Operates forklift or vehicles supporting the 22-acre facilities to mitigate safety and environmental concerns and/or issues.
• Communicates and reviews completed daily hot work activities with vessel Night Watch.
• Follows conditions and requirements specified on the Marine Chemist Certificate and Shipyard Competent Person Hot Work Permit.
• Develops detailed activity reports pertaining to shift activities (incidents, accidents, and observations), and communicates via written and verbal communication with key stakeholders.
• Other duties as assigned to meet business requirements.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Current CPR/First Aid certificate or ability to obtain within 30 days of employment.
• Ability to be certified to operate a forklift within 30 days of employment.
• Security guard experience preferred.
• Washington State Unarmed Security Certification or ability to obtain within 6 months of employment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel).
• Able to work as a team member and clearly communicate to individuals and large groups.
• Ability to work weekends, holidays, or other shifts as required.
• Access to reliable transportation.
• Physical fitness and the ability to stand, walk, and perform patrol duties for extended periods.
• Strong observational and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one situations to supervisors, site leadership, and other employees.
• Required to develop and distribute documentation for compliance with local, state, and federal environmental, health, and safety regulatory agencies.
• Handling and using security equipment, such as radios, may require physical strength and dexterity.

Work Environment

• Regularly exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and moving mechanical parts.
• Frequently exposed to outside weather conditions.
• Occasionally exposed to high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; extreme cold; risk of electrical shock; and vibration.
• Noise level in the work environment may occasionally be loud.
• Night shifts may involve work in low-light conditions.

Work Ability Requirements

• Regularly required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, and reach with hands and arms.
• Frequently required to climb or balance.
• Occasionally required to sit, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, and talk or hear.
• Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required include distance vision and peripheral vision.
• Must be able to hear, understand, and distinguish speech or other sounds.
• Capable of boarding and departing a vessel without assistance by moving up or climbing a gangplank, the stern ramp of a vessel, and/or a vertical ladder.
• May also enter and exit a skiff from a dock or boat unassisted.

Travel/On-Call Requirements

This position may require the employee to be on-call during nights, weekends, and holidays.

Pay

This is a nonexempt position with an hourly rate range of $25.50 - $28.00.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance plans.
• Optional HRA/HSA.
• Telemedicine, employee assistance, and wellness programs.
• Long-term disability, basic life, and AD&D insurance.
• 401(k) with a company match.
• Paid time off starting at 20 days per year, adjusted based on relevant experience.
• 10 paid holidays each year.
• Paid parental leave.
• Commuter and transit programs.
• Discretionary/performance-based incentives for full-time employees.

This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship.