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Overview

Master-at-Arms (MA) Sailors deliver core security, antiterrorism, and law enforcement capabilities to protect people, installations, ships, and strategic assets. This role combines force protection, physical security, policing, and specialty duties (for example: military working dogs, harbor security, corrections, investigations, or protective services). You will train at an MA “A” School and serve at shore installations, afloat commands, or expeditionary units.

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Key Responsibilities

• Conduct antiterrorism and force-protection patrols on installations, piers, and aboard ships
• Staff sentry and access-control posts; inspect vehicles, personnel, and baggage for contraband or weapons
• Enforce traffic and parking regulations; respond to calls for service; investigate incidents and traffic accidents
• Collect, preserve, and document evidence; prepare reports and case files
• Provide law-enforcement presence, crowd control, and support during special events and emergencies
• Operate and maintain small arms, non-lethal weapons, crew-served weapons, security vehicles, and boats
• Support harbor/waterside security, high-value unit 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

Work in a fast-paced, armed, safety‑critical environment where attention to detail, judgment, and professionalism are essential. Expect rotating shifts (including nights, weekends, and holidays), frequent qualification and requalification in weapons and use-of-force, and exposure to stressful or emergency situations that require calm decision-making and clear communication. Over time you may qualify for specialized billets such as patrol supervisor, watch commander, kennel master, or investigator.

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Work Environment

Assignments may include U.S. and overseas naval installations, aircraft carriers and other ships, expeditionary units, and strategic facilities. Typical duty locations include bases, piers, flight lines, patrol vehicles, kennels, armories, security operations centers, and harbor boats. Duties often require close coordination with other security forces, Marine units, criminal investigative organizations, and host-nation or joint partners.

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Pathways, Training & Advancement

• Recruit Training followed by Master‑at‑Arms Class “A” School (foundational law enforcement, weapons handling, antiterrorism, and patrol procedures)
• On‑the‑job qualifications via Personnel Qualification Standards and watchstation progression
• Advanced certifications 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-long development opportunities including leadership courses, warfare qualifications, and senior enlisted leader programs
• Reserve and prior‑service conversion options may be available depending on community needs and individual credentials

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Qualifications

All applicants must meet general enlistment standards and role‑specific requirements, including but not limited to:

• Eligibility to serve in the United States Navy (citizenship or other lawful status as permitted by current policy)
• High school diploma or equivalent for enlisted roles; officers require a bachelor’s or qualifying degree as applicable
• Age limits, medical, vision, dental, body composition and physical fitness standards as required by policy
• Character and conduct standards (background screening) and, when required, eligibility for a security clearance
• Required test scores (e.g., ASVAB for enlisted programs) or officer qualification tests where applicable

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Additional Qualifications

• Clean legal history and demonstrated moral character appropriate for armed law enforcement duties
• Ability to qualify with small arms and other weapons and to meet Navy medical and fitness standards
• Comfort working in uniformed law enforcement roles, often armed and carrying equipment for long periods
• Willingness to accept rotating shifts, deployments, sea duty, and overseas or dependent‑restricted tours when required

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Education, Pay & Benefits

• Education benefits available through service programs such as Tuition Assistance, the Post‑9/11 GI Bill, ACE‑recommended credit for training, and other Navy college programs
• Pay, allowances, health coverage, retirement, and other entitlements follow standard military policies and depend on component (Active/Reserve), paygrade, years of service, and current law and guidance
• Incentives (bonuses, special pays, loan repayment) may be available at certain times — confirm current details with an official recruiter

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Notes & Disclaimers

This listing is a summary of typical duties, training paths, and opportunities in this community and does not replace official regulations, instructions, or contracts. It does not guarantee specific assignments, training, incentives, or outcomes. Actual opportunities depend on Confidential Client needs, individual performance, screening results, and applicable law and policy. This job requires military service.

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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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