Master-at-Arms - Full Time

U.S. Navy; Inkster (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A branch of the armed forces is seeking security specialists known as Masters-at-Arms (MAs). MAs perform antiterrorism, physical security, and law enforcement duties on land and sea. Responsibilities include conducting security patrols, supervising K9 operations, and ensuring base security. Candidates should be resourceful and dedicated, with strong communication skills. This role offers extensive training and advancement opportunities within varied work environments, including ships and shore stations.

Benefits

Health insurance

Life insurance

Retirement plan

Qualifications

• Be people-oriented, dedicated, resourceful, and versatile.
• Demonstrate physical strength and competence with tools.

Responsibilities

• Conduct waterborne security patrols and interdiction operations.
• Implement aircraft and flightline security standards.
• Supervise K‑9 explosive and narcotics detection operations.

Skills

Strong writing and speaking skills

Good memory

Manual dexterity

Job description

About

Masters-at-Arms (MAs) are security specialists who perform antiterrorism, force protection, physical security, and law enforcement duties on land and at sea. They may operate force protection watercraft, direct investigations, control base access points, or supervise K9 assets.

Responsibilities

• Conduct waterborne security patrols and interdiction operations.
• Perform U.S. Customs inspections and base security patrols.
• Implement aircraft and flightline security standards.
• Conduct law enforcement operations and river security missions.
• Provide protective services to high-ranking dignitaries and government officials.
• Supervise K‑9 explosive and narcotics detection operations.
• Perform physical security inspections and preliminary investigations into UCMJ violations.
• Organize and train security force personnel.
• Operate brigs (jails) and conduct crime prevention programs.

What to Expect

MAs may serve at shore stations in the U.S. and overseas, aboard ships, or as part of maritime expeditionary security squadrons. Their work environment varies widely depending on individual assignments.

Work Environment

MAs spend about 60% of their time assigned to fleet units and 40% to shore stations over a 20‑year career. They may serve in expeditionary security locations worldwide, providing landward and seaward security in support of Joint Service operations.

Training & Advancement

After completing Recruit Training, MAs attend a 10‑week A school in San Antonio, TX, where they learn antiterrorism techniques, armed sentry/post‑standing techniques, crime prevention, military and civil law, physical fitness, communications, first aid, firearms deployment, and physical restraint techniques. Promotion opportunities are excellent for motivated personnel.

Education Opportunities

MAs can earn college credits through the American Council on Education for courses taken in this rating. The USNCC also offers degree programs that support educational and career advancement.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Be people‑oriented, dedicated, resourceful, and versatile.
• Possess strong writing and speaking skills, a good memory, and the ability to conduct detailed work while maintaining accurate records.
• Demonstrate physical strength, manual dexterity, and competence with tools, equipment, and machines.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Retirement plan

Required qualifications

• 18 years or older
• Legally authorized to work in the United States

Job Industries

• Government & Military