Maritime Security Lieutenant: Patrol & SAR Lead

Acuity International; Hawaii; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Acuity International is seeking a Marine Lieutenant to provide marine security patrol services around Kwajalein Atoll to protect installations, vessels, and mission activities.

This role requires extensive maritime patrol experience, active U.S. credentials, and the ability to coordinate SAR operations as needed. You will supervise guards, maintain vessel logs, and ensure compliance with post orders and safety standards.

Qualifications

• 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. DHS, USCG Marine Safety Manual, Volume III, COMDINSTM 16000.SB.
• Must have Shoreline endorsement.
• Must complete the Installation’s Harbor Patrol Training.
• ASIS CPP certification is preferred.

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

Skills

Maritime patrol

SAR coordination

Security operations

Education

U.S. Coast Guard OUPV <100 gross tons

Radar observer endorsement

Shoreline endorsement

Harbor Patrol Training

ASIS CPP certification (preferred)

Tools

Radar systems

Navigation equipment

Job description

Acuity International is seeking a Marine Lieutenant to provide marine security patrol services around Kwajalein Atoll to protect installations, vessels, and mission activities.

This role requires extensive maritime patrol experience, active U.S. credentials, and the ability to coordinate SAR operations as needed. You will supervise guards, maintain vessel logs, and ensure compliance with post orders and safety standards.