MASTERATARMS

U.S. Navy; United States; On-site; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Potential bonus upon enlistment

Free health insurance

Free housing

Retirement plan

Paid training

Job summary

A military branch of the United States is seeking a Master-at-Arms to provide essential law enforcement services. Responsibilities include ensuring security for service members, training fellow Sailors, and managing crime prevention programs. Candidates must be U.S. citizens and at least 17 years old. This position offers competitive salary, free health insurance, housing, and educational opportunities.

Qualifications

• U.S. citizen or equivalent.
• 17 years of age or older.

Responsibilities

• Provide security and physical protection for service members.
• Train fellow Sailors in security and shore patrol duties.
• Serve as a security advisor for your squadron.
• Assist in crowd control and riot prevention.
• Handle and care for dogs detecting narcotics and explosives.
• Provide protective service to high-ranking dignitaries.

Education

High school graduate or equivalent

Job description

In any large community like the Navy, law enforcement and security are essential. Whether executing crime prevention programs or carrying out anti-terrorism measures, the Sailors working as the Navy’s military police are equipped to handle any situation. Provide security on ships, at bases and at military installations all around the world. Train to become a K9 dog handler and even protect and escort shipboard weapons in the armory. The call to serve and protect starts by defending our own.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The law enforcement and security community provide a wide range of critical services to every part of the Navy. As a Master-at-Arms you may:

• Provide security and physical protection for service members
• Train fellow Sailors in security and shore patrol duties
• Serve as a security advisor for your squadron
• Assist in crowd control and riot prevention
• Operate military prisons (brigs) aboard ships and on shore
• Handle and care and training for dogs that detect narcotics and explosives
• Conduct waterborne security patrol and interdiction operations
• Provide protective service to high-ranking dignitaries and government officials
• Conduct preliminary investigations into Uniform Code of Military Justice violations
• Conduct crime prevention programs

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• As an Enlisted Sailor working in law enforcement, you will have the chance to work in a number of environments. Though sometimes you may work behind a desk, you will often be out interacting with the community in a law enforcement capacity. You can expect to work at shore stations in the United States and overseas, aboard ships or as part of a maritime security squadron. In short, your assignments could take you anywhere in the world.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

• U.S. citizen or equivalent
• High school graduate or equivalent
• 17 years of age or older

PAY AND BENEFITS

From the day you start, you’ll receive:

• Competitive salary
• Potential to earn a bonus upon enlistment
• Free health insurance
• Free housing
• A retirement plan
• Paid training

EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES

• Navy College Program and Tuition Assistance
• Post-9/11 GI Bill, up to 100% tuition
• Professional credentials and certifications
• College credit hours toward a bachelor’s or associate degree through the American Council on Education

PART-TIME OPPORTUNITIES

• Serving part-time as a Navy Reserve Sailor, your duties will be carried out during your scheduled drilling and training periods. During monthly drilling, Masters-at-Arms in the Navy Reserve typically work at a location close to their homes.
• For annual training, Masters-at-Arms may serve anywhere in the world—on ships or at bases and installations