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).

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

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Overview

Confidential Client is hiring Master-at-Arms personnel to provide armed security, law enforcement, and force-protection services in both shore and afloat environments. This is a safety-critical, uniformed role that includes patrols, access control, investigations, and specialty assignments such as working dogs, harbor security, corrections, or protective services.

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Key Responsibilities

• Conduct antiterrorism and force-protection patrols, sentry and access control duties
• Perform vehicle, personnel, and baggage inspections to detect weapons or contraband
• Enforce traffic and parking regulations; respond to calls for service and investigate incidents
• Collect and preserve evidence, prepare reports and maintain case files
• Provide crowd control and law enforcement presence during events and emergencies
• Operate and maintain small arms, crew-served weapons, non-lethal tools, and security vehicles/boats
• Support harbor and 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

• Fast-paced, armed, and safety-sensitive environment requiring attention to detail and sound judgment
• Rotating shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays to maintain 24/7 coverage
• Regular weapons and use-of-force qualification and physical fitness standards
• Exposure to stressful or emergency situations that require clear communication and calm decision-making
• Path to supervisory and specialized billets (e.g., patrol supervisor, watch commander, investigator, kennel master)

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Work Environment

• Assignments at installations in the U.S. and overseas, aboard ships, and with expeditionary security units
• Primary worksites include bases, piers, flightlines, security operations centers, kennels, and patrol vehicles
• Opportunities for overseas, forward-deployed, and sea-duty tours; close coordination with other security forces and investigative agencies

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Training, Pathways & Advancement

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

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Qualifications & Requirements

Candidates must meet general enlistment or commissioning standards; typical requirements include:

• Eligibility to serve under current U.S. military policy (citizenship or legal status as allowed by policy)
• High school diploma or equivalent for enlisted roles (officer roles require a bachelor’s or qualifying degree)
• Meet age, medical, vision, dental, and physical fitness standards applicable to the program
• Meet character and background standards appropriate for armed law enforcement duties
• Achieve required aptitude/test scores (e.g., ASVAB for enlisted programs)
• Eligibility for security clearance when required

Additional expectations for this role:

• Clean legal history and strong moral character suitable for armed law enforcement
• Ability to qualify with small arms and other required weapons systems
• Willingness to work rotating shifts, deploy, and accept sea-duty or overseas assignments

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Education, Pay & Benefits

• Education benefits available through standard military programs (Tuition Assistance, Post-9/11 GI Bill, credit for training, apprenticeships, and credentialing opportunities)
• Pay, allowances, health coverage, retirement, and other entitlements follow standard active/reserve policies and depend on component, rank, years of service, and current law/policy
• Estimated compensation shown on the source posting: $71,195 per year (estimate). Confirm exact pay, incentives, and eligibility with an official recruiter.

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Incentives & Notes

• Bonuses, special pays, and loan-repayment options may be available at times for specific qualifications but are not guaranteed; confirm current availability with an official recruiter
• This description is an overview of typical duties and training and does not supersede official instructions, contracts, or policy
• This role requires military service and compliance with enlistment/commissioning requirements

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How We Recruit (Careertakes)

Careertakes is acting as a third-party recruiting platform for this hiring process. Our team uses best-practice recruiting methods to match candidates to roles, screen basic qualifications, and guide applicants through next steps. Final hiring and assignment decisions are made by the client.

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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.

If you have questions about how your data is used, please contact us directly.