About Careertakes

👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Military / Defense (Naval security & law enforcement).

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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Overview

Confidential Client is seeking candidates for a Security & Law Enforcement (Master-at-Arms) role. This uniformed, armed position provides core force protection, physical security, and law enforcement support for installations, ships, and strategic assets. The role is open to entry-level applicants and those with prior law enforcement, corrections, or security experience — qualified prior practitioners may be eligible for advanced entry paygrades.

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Key Responsibilities

• Conduct antiterrorism and force-protection patrols on installations, piers, and areas of operation
• Staff sentry and access-control posts; perform vehicle, personnel, and baggage inspections
• Enforce traffic and parking regulations; respond to calls for service and investigate incidents
• Collect and preserve evidence; prepare reports and case files
• Provide law-enforcement presence, crowd control, and emergency response support
• Operate and maintain small arms, crew-served weapons, non-lethal tools, and security vehicles/boats
• Support harbor/waterside security, high-value escorts, and expeditionary security missions
• Supervise and train junior security personnel in watchstanding, weapons handling, and security procedures

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What to Expect

This is a fast-paced, safety-critical role requiring professionalism, sound judgment, and attention to detail. Expect rotating shifts (including nights, weekends, and holidays) to maintain 24/7 coverage; exposure to stressful or emergency situations; ongoing weapons and use-of-force qualification; and progressive responsibility as you advance into supervisory or specialized billets (e.g., patrol supervisor, investigator, kennel master).

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Work Environment

Assignments may include installations in the U.S. and overseas, ships at sea, and expeditionary units. Work locations can include bases, piers, flight lines, patrol boats, kennels, armories, and security operations centers. Close coordination with other security and investigative partners is common.

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Pathways, Training & Advancement

• Recruit training followed by Master-at-Arms “A” School (basic law enforcement, weapons handling, antiterrorism, patrol procedures)
• On-the-job qualification through personnel qualification standards and watchstations
• Advanced schools and Navy Enlisted Classifications (examples): Military Working Dog Handler, Kennel Master, Harbor Security Coxswain, Corrections Specialist, Small Arms Instructor, Crew-Served Weapons Instructor, Protective Service Specialist, Criminal Investigator
• Career development through leadership courses, warfare qualifications, and senior enlisted leader programs

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Qualifications

Candidates must meet standard enlistment or commissioning requirements, which typically include:

• Eligibility to serve under U.S. military enlistment rules (citizenship or lawful status varies by program)
• High school diploma or equivalent (enlisted); a bachelor’s or qualifying professional degree for officer pathways where applicable
• Age limits, medical, vision, dental, body composition, and physical fitness standards per policy
• Character and conduct standards, including background screening and potential security-clearance eligibility
• Required aptitude/test scores (e.g., ASVAB or officer qualification tests) as applicable

Additional preferred qualifications include prior law-enforcement or corrections experience, weapons familiarity, investigative skills, and demonstrated physical fitness.

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Compensation, Benefits & Incentives

Pay, benefits, and service commitments follow the client’s standard military compensation and benefits policies. Available incentives (bonuses, special pays, loan repayment) vary over time and by billet — applicants must confirm current entitlements and eligibility with an authorized recruiter or official source. An estimated annual pay figure was shown on the source listing; exact pay depends on entry grade, component, and service rules.

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Legal & Safety Notices

This is a position requiring military service. Employment, training, assignments, incentives, and qualifications are governed by applicable laws, regulations, and client policy. Candidates may need to be eligible for a security clearance and to meet medical and fitness standards. Careertakes and the Confidential Client comply with all applicable federal, state, and local employment laws. Reasonable accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities; please notify Careertakes for assistance.

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Why Apply via Careertakes

• Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform connecting qualified candidates to this Confidential Client role
• Access to additional matched opportunities and recruiter support
• Transparent notice: AI tools may be used to assist with application review, but human decision-makers make final hiring decisions

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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