Coastal Security Officer - 12h Shifts at Beach Site

Great Lakes Dredge & Dock; New York (NY); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Great Lakes Dredge & Dock is seeking a Beach Security Officer for a temporary project near Gilgo Beach, NY. The role involves guarding the entrance to the construction zone, escorting equipment operators, and monitoring shorepipe safety to protect the public.

Shifts are typically 12 hours, day or night, with flexibility required. A High School Diploma and valid NY driver's license are requested, and boots with steel toes are required.

Qualifications

• Must be capable and possess the ability to walk on uneven surfaces.
• Must be capable of performing escort duties for the bulldozer or wheel loader when equipment is being operated outside the designated construction area and members of the public are present.
• Must have good communications skills; both verbal & written.
• Must have solid interpersonal skills to interact with the public.
• Candidates will need their own steel toed boots (non-billable to GLDD); GLDD will provide the remaining PPE equipment.
• Must have reliable transportation to and from work.
• High School Diploma or equivalent degree.
• Valid State driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a sentry post at the entrance to the construction area to keep unauthorized persons from entering the active construction zone.
• Perform escort duties for bulldozer or wheel loader when equipment is being operated outside the designated construction area and members of the public are present.
• Perform pipe security check by walking or driving the shorepipe to identify any security or safety concerns as they relate to the general public.
• Periodically the employee will be required to spend 2-3 days watching safety training videos prudent to their job duties
• May be assigned to other duties

Skills

Walking on uneven surfaces

Escort duties

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Steel toe boots

Reliable transportation

High School Diploma

Driver's license

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Great Lakes Dredge & Dock is seeking a Beach Security Officer for a temporary project near Gilgo Beach, NY. The role involves guarding the entrance to the construction zone, escorting equipment operators, and monitoring shorepipe safety to protect the public.

Shifts are typically 12 hours, day or night, with flexibility required. A High School Diploma and valid NY driver's license are requested, and boots with steel toes are required.