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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 for Master-at-Arms (Security & Law Enforcement) positions based in West New York, NJ. Master-at-Arms personnel deliver core security, antiterrorism, and law enforcement capabilities to protect people, installations, ships, and strategic assets at home and abroad. This role suits entry-level candidates as well as those with prior law enforcement, corrections, or security experience (direct-entry paygrades may apply based on experience).

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Key Responsibilities

• Conduct antiterrorism and force-protection patrols on installations and piers
• Staff sentry and access-control posts; manage entry to secure areas
• Perform vehicle, personnel, and baggage inspections for weapons, contraband, and unauthorized items
• Enforce traffic and parking regulations; respond to calls for service; investigate incidents and traffic accidents
• Collect, preserve evidence, and prepare reports and case files
• Provide crowd control and law-enforcement presence during events and emergencies
• Operate and maintain small arms, crew-served weapons, non-lethal weapons, security vehicles, and 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

• Fast-paced, armed, safety-critical work requiring attention to detail, professional judgment, and strong communication
• Rotating shifts (including nights, weekends, and holidays) to provide 24/7 coverage
• Exposure to stressful incidents and emergency response situations
• Ongoing weapons, tactical, and fitness qualifications and requalification
• Progression to specialized billets (patrol supervisor, watch commander, kennel master, investigator) with experience and qualifications

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Work Environment

• Assignments at installations in the U.S. and overseas, aboard ships (including carriers), and with expeditionary security units
• Primary work locations: bases, piers, flight lines, patrol vehicles, kennels, armories, and security operations centers
• Opportunities for overseas and forward-deployed tours; close integration with other security forces and investigative partners

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Training & Advancement

• Recruit training followed by Master-at-Arms “A” School for law enforcement fundamentals, weapons handling, and security ops
• On-the-job qualification through Personnel Qualification Standards and watchstations
• Advanced training paths: Military Working Dog Handler, Harbor Security Coxswain, Corrections Specialist, Small Arms Instructor, Crew-Served Weapons Instructor, Protective Service Specialist, Criminal Investigator, and leadership/warfare qualifications

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Qualifications

Required and typical qualifications include:

• Eligibility to serve under current U.S. military enlistment standards (citizenship/residency requirements apply per policy)
• High school diploma or equivalent for enlisted roles (officer roles require a bachelor’s or equivalent)
• Age, medical, vision, dental, and physical fitness standards per program and Navy policy
• Satisfactory character and background screening; eligibility for security clearance where required
• Ability to qualify with firearms and to perform armed law-enforcement duties
• Willingness to work rotating shifts, deploy, and accept sea/overseas assignments as required

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Education, Pay & Benefits

• Access to educational benefits (Tuition Assistance, Post-9/11 GI Bill, ACE-recommended credit, Navy COOL funding, apprenticeships) subject to program rules
• Pay, allowances, health coverage, retirement, and special pays follow standard Active/Reserve policies and depend on component, rank, and years of service
• An estimated annual pay figure was listed for similar postings; confirm exact compensation, entitlements, and any available incentives with an official recruiter

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Incentives & Notes

• Bonuses, special pays, and loan repayment may be offered at times but are subject to change and eligibility review
• This posting is a general overview and does not replace official service contracts, instructions, or policy. Actual assignments, training, incentives, and eligibility depend on Confidential Client needs, individual qualifications, and current law and policy.
• This role requires military service and meeting enlistment/commissioning standards.

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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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