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Overview

Confidential Client is seeking candidates for a Security & Law Enforcement role (Master-at-Arms) based in Kaneohe, HI. This military security position provides core force protection, law enforcement, and antiterrorism capabilities across installations, ships, and expeditionary settings. Candidates may qualify for direct-entry at advanced paygrades depending on prior law enforcement, corrections, or security experience.

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Key Responsibilities

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

• Fast-paced, armed, and safety-critical work that demands attention to detail, sound judgment, and professionalism
• Rotating shifts (including nights, weekends, and holidays) to provide 24/7 coverage
• Regular weapons and tactical requalification; ongoing physical fitness and use-of-force training
• Assignment opportunities across shore installations, ships, and expeditionary units — including overseas and sea-duty tours
• Progression into specialized billets (e.g., patrol supervisor, watch commander, kennel master, investigator) with experience and qualifications

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Work Environment

• Primarily base and shipboard environments: piers, flight lines, patrol vehicles, kennels, armories, and security operations centers
• May include exposure to stressful or hazardous incidents requiring calm, decisive action
• Frequent collaboration with other security forces, joint units, and investigative partners
• Possible deployments, forward assignments, and dependent-restricted tours

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Pathways, Training & Advancement

• Recruit training followed by Master-at-Arms “A” School for core law-enforcement and security training
• On-the-job qualification through standardized watchstations and Personnel Qualification Standards
• Advanced training opportunities and Navy Enlisted Classifications (examples): Military Working Dog Handler, Kennel Master, Harbor Security Coxswain, Corrections Specialist, Small Arms Instructor, Protective Service Specialist, Criminal Investigator
• Career development through leadership coursework, warfare qualifications, and senior enlisted programs

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Qualifications

Applicants must meet general enlistment standards and role-specific criteria, including (but not limited to):

• Eligibility to serve based on applicable law and policy (citizenship or lawful residency requirements as required for the program)
• High school diploma or equivalent for enlisted positions (officer pathways require a bachelor’s or qualifying degree)
• Meet age, medical, vision, dental, body composition, and physical fitness standards applicable to the program
• Meet character and conduct standards, including background screening and any required clearances
• Achieve required aptitude/test scores (e.g., ASVAB or officer qualification tests) where applicable
• Ability and willingness to qualify with issued weapons and equipment, work in uniformed law enforcement roles, and accept rotating/sea/deployable assignments

Reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities will be considered in accordance with applicable law. Final eligibility, available career paths, and specific requirements will be confirmed by an authorized recruiter.

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Education, Pay & Benefits

• Education benefits and credentialing options are available through standard military education programs and policies (examples: tuition assistance, GI Bill benefits, transferable training credits, apprenticeship programs)
• Pay, allowances, health coverage, retirement, and special pays follow the client’s standard military compensation and service rules. Exact entitlements depend on component, rank, years of service, and current policy.
• The source for this posting lists an estimated annual pay of approximately $62,418 (estimate only). Confirm current pay scales and allowances with an authorized recruiter.

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Incentives

Bonuses, special pays, or loan repayment programs may be available for specific billets or at certain times. Incentive availability and eligibility change frequently and must be confirmed with an official recruiter.

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Notes & Legal

This posting is a general overview of typical duties, training, and opportunities for the Master-at-Arms/security law-enforcement community. It does not replace official instructions, contracts, or program-specific guidance. Assignments, training, incentives, and outcomes depend on organizational needs, individual performance, screening results, and current law and policy.

Confidential Client and Careertakes comply with applicable federal, state, and local employment laws. Applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or other protected characteristics. Applicants who need reasonable accommodations during the application or recruitment process should notify the recruiter.

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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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