About this role
Description
POSITION REQUIRES A MARYLAND SECURITY GUARD CARD
HOURS:
- Monday - Friday
- 4:00am - 12:30pm
Overtime and Weekend required based on business needs
REPORTS TO: Security Supervisor / Safety & Security Manager / Shipyard Superintendent
About the job: This is a full-time, benefits-eligible position.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES: Manage the security and safety of the shipyard premises. Monitor the front gate and access points around the shipyard.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & TASKS:
• Patrol buildings, grounds, and perimeters of the shipyard via golf cart or on foot.
• Investigate suspicious activities and disturbances.
• Immediately report security breaches to designated law enforcement agents.
• Prevent illegal or inappropriate actions by maintaining a high visibility presence.
• Informing personnel and visitors of security procedures.
WHY APPLY?
- Competitive Pay - $18.00 a hour with additional $2.00 shift differential for evening and night shifts
- Single and Family Medical + Dental + Vision! Full-time employees are eligible for benefits the 1st of the month proceeding start date
- $20,000 in AD&D life insurance + short term disability at no cost
- Additional supplemental life insurance available
- $1,000 signing bonus for full-time positions! Paid in two increments after 60 and 180 days of continuous employment
- Referral program that pays $500 for each referred employee hired
- 401(K)! Eligible to contribute after 1st paycheck and company match after 1 year
- Six paid company holidays
- Paid sick and vacation! New employees receive 40 hours of sick and 40 hours of vacation time after 90 days of employment. Combined sick and vacation of 96 hours at year 1, 144 hours at year 5, and 168 hours at year 10
- Health Savings Account
- An opportunity for career advancement within the department or others on the yard, while working as part of an empowering workforce
- Overtime available after 40 hours
Requirements
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- All types of physical movement are required for this position to successfully perform the essential functions.
- Ability to use upper and lower extremities.
- Ability to work outside in heat, inclement weather, and cold.
- Ability to crawl, kneel, crouch, climb, and bend around and under equipment, on ladders up to 24' at heights up to 70', stairs, scaffolds, through small accesses, enter inside of tanks, and confined spaces, through hatches, and manholes throughout much of the work shift.
- Occasionally lift/move up to 75 pounds.
- Able to work over bodies of water.
REQUIREMENTS: MARYLAND SECURITY GUARD CARD
MENTAL REQUIREMENTS: Normal level of visual acuity needed. Must be able to understand and follow directions. Normal hearing level needed. Hand-eye coordination required.
HAZARDS: Weather, fumes, moving mechanical parts, equipment, and vibration.
Other facts
About Chesapeake Shipbuilding Corp
With over 40 years of direct industry experience, Chesapeake Shipbuilding has become a leading designer and builder of a notable array of commercial ships up to 450 feet in length. Our vessels operate all over the world and are suited for inland waterway or ocean service. Our specialization in the design and construction of passenger vessels, tugboats, ferry boats, etc., has enabled us to develop an unrivaled expertise in this field.
What you'll do
- The Unarmed Security Guard is responsible for managing the security and safety of the shipyard premises and monitoring access points. This includes patrolling the area, investigating suspicious activities, and reporting security breaches.
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