Unarmed Security Guard

This position requires a Maryland Security Guard Card.

Schedule

Monday - Friday, 4:00am - 12:30pm. Overtime and weekend work required based on business needs.

Pay

$18.00/hour

• $1,000 Sign-On Bonus: Paid in two installments after 60 and 180 days of continuous employment for eligible full-time positions.
• Employee Referral Bonus: Earn $500 for each referred candidate who is hired.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health benefits: Medical, dental, and vision coverage available for employees and their families. Full-time employees are eligible beginning the first day of the month following their start date.
• Company-paid insurance: $20,000 AD&D life insurance and short-term disability coverage provided at no cost to full-time employees.
• Health Savings Account (HSA): Available for eligible employees.
• 401(k) with 5% company match: Available for full-time and part-time employees.
• Paid holidays: Six company-paid holidays each year.
• Paid sick and vacation time:
  • 80 hours during your first year
  • 96 hours after 1 year
  • 144 hours after 5 years
  • 168 hours after 10 years
• Overtime opportunities: Available for hours worked beyond 40 per week.

About the role

This is a full-time, benefits-eligible position reporting to the Security Supervisor, Safety & Security Manager, or Shipyard Superintendent.

Responsibilities

• Manage the security and safety of the shipyard premises.
• Monitor the front gate and access points around the shipyard.
• Patrol buildings, grounds, and perimeters of the shipyard via golf cart or on foot.
• Investigate suspicious activities and disturbances.
• Immediately report security breaches to designated law enforcement agents.
• Prevent illegal or inappropriate actions by maintaining a high visibility presence.
• Inform personnel and visitors of security procedures.

Requirements

Physical Requirements

• All types of physical movement are required to perform the essential functions.
• Ability to use upper and lower extremities.
• Ability to work outside in heat, inclement weather, and cold.
• Ability to crawl, kneel, crouch, climb, and bend around and under equipment, on ladders up to 24' at heights up to 70', stairs, scaffolds, through small accesses, enter inside of tanks, and confined spaces, through hatches, and manholes throughout much of the work shift.
• Occasionally lift/move up to 75 pounds.
• Able to work over bodies of water.

Mental Requirements

• Normal level of visual acuity needed.
• Must be able to understand and follow directions.
• Normal hearing level needed.
• Hand-eye coordination required.

Certifications

• Maryland Security Guard Card

Hazards

• Weather, fumes, moving mechanical parts, equipment, and vibration.

Career Growth

Advance within your department or explore opportunities across the shipyard while working with a supportive and empowered team.