Marine Lieutenant - Kwajalein

Acuity International; Kodiak (AK); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Acuity International seeks a Marine Lieutenant to provide marine security patrol services across the Kwajalein Atoll to protect installation vessels, facilities, and mission activities. You will monitor waterways, supervise guards, and assist in SAR operations as required.

Qualified candidates will have 5+ years in maritime patrol, a US Coast Guard OUPV license, radar endorsement, and the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Secret Clearance.

Qualifications

• U.S. citizen with active U.S. Secret Clearance.
• Minimum 5 years of maritime patrol experience.
• Must hold a U.S. Coast Guard OUPV license (Less Than 100 Gross Tons).
• Radar observer endorsement required per DHS/USCG policy.
• Shoreline endorsement and Harbor Patrol Training completed.
• ASIS CPP preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Marine Patrol operations for Kwajalein Atoll security.
• Manage personnel and visitors arriving or departing by marine vessels.
• Support SAR missions when needed.
• Perform vessel maintenance and safety inspections.
• Maintain daily logs for GFP vessels.
• Supervise LN Deckhand/Engineman and guard posts.
• Ensure posts staffed and orders followed.

Skills

Maritime patrol

Security leadership

SAR operations

Radar observer endorsement

US citizenship

Education

US Coast Guard OUPV license

Active US Secret Clearance

Job description

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Location:

Deploying to the Marshall Islands

Job Summary:

The Marine Lieutenant provides marine security patrol services across the atoll and outer reefs of the Kwajalein Atoll to protect installation vessels, facilities, mission activities, and prevent unauthorized maritime intrusion.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Handles all personnel and visitors arriving to or departing from Kwajalein Island by marine vessels.
• The Marine Lieutenant shall assist in Search and Rescue (SAR) missions in accordance with local policy and regulation as needs arise.
• Perform daily operator-level maintenance and pre-departure safety inspections of the GFP vessels
• Maintain a daily log for each GFP vessel provided.
• Supervises small groups of guards
• Supervises a Local National (LN) Deckhand/Engineman
• Patrol waterways for uncleared vessels entering harbor to include uncleared Marshallese vessels
• Ensures that all assigned guard posts are staffed, monitoring performance of assigned guard force personnel
• Ensures that all guard personnel are aware of and abide by all Post and general orders

Qualifications:

• Must be a U.S. citizen
• Must be 21 years of age or older
• Must have an active U.S. Secret Clearance
• Minimum 5 years of experience in conducting maritime patrols.Must possess a valid U.S. Coast Guard National Operator of Uninspected Passenger Vessel (OUPV) of Less Than 100 Gross Tons Upon near Coastal Waters IAW AR 385-10.
• Must possess Radar observer endorsement as required by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Coast Guard Marine Safety Manual, Volume III, Marine Industry Personnel, COMDINSTM 16000.SB.
• Must have Shoreline endorsement
• Must complete the Installation’s Harbor Patrol Training.

Preferred Qualifications:

• ASIS CPP certification is preferred.

Physical Requirements and Work Conditions:

• Work involves sitting and standing for prolonged periods of time.

Acuity International is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, age, disability, or protected veteran status.

For OFCCP compliance, the taxable entity associated with this job posting is: Acuity International, LLC