Naval Operations Officer - Lead Ship Safety & Navigation

Cpl Group; Cork; On-site; EUR 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Naval Service Allowance

Overseas service allowance (Startingat

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

The Naval Service is recruiting Direct Entry Operations Branch Officers to lead ship operations, safety, and mission execution—from navigation to command—with clear paths to higher rank.

Applicants must be Irish citizens, meet medical and security standards, be under 50 by year-end, and will undergo competency interviews, medical exams, and Garda vetting at Haulbowline Cork. Salary includes base pay, allowances, and overseas service supplements.

Qualifications

• Must meet medical, physical, and security clearance standards.
• Age under 50 years on 31 December of the year of application.
• Citizenship: Irish citizen or legally entitled to work in Ireland.
• Qualifications (or national equivalent): Department of Transport Certificate of Competency (Deck Officer) Class 1/2/3 or recognised Naval Watchkeeping Certificate or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Oversee overall running and operational readiness of a Naval Service vessel.
• Bridge Watchkeeping and overseeing safe navigation.
• Monitor maritime traffic and ensure safety of ship and crew.
• Lead boarding teams during fishery protection, anti-smuggling, and drug interdiction operations.
• Progression to Commanding Officer for domestic and international missions.

Education

Department of Transport Certificate of Competency (Deck Officer) Class 1, 2, or 3 with watchkeeping experience

Naval Watchkeeping Certificate

Job description

The Naval Service is recruiting Direct Entry Operations Branch Officers to lead ship operations, safety, and mission execution—from navigation to command—with clear paths to higher rank.

Applicants must be Irish citizens, meet medical and security standards, be under 50 by year-end, and will undergo competency interviews, medical exams, and Garda vetting at Haulbowline Cork. Salary includes base pay, allowances, and overseas service supplements.