Officer Security (H)

HII; Pascagoula (MS); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

HII Newport News Shipbuilding is seeking security guards to protect the premises and personnel across multiple shifts. The role involves patrolling industrial areas, checking access points, and responding to irregularities to deter theft and unauthorized entry.

High school diploma or GED plus 2 years of security experience is required, with final clearance potentially needed to start. Compensation will align with experience and factors at the Newport News Shipbuilding location.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• 2+ years of security-related experience preferred.
• Final security clearance may be required for some positions.

Responsibilities

• Guard, patrol, and police industrial premises to protect property and personnel against hazards such as fire, theft, vandalism, and unauthorized entry.
• Periodically tour premises, inspect doors, windows, gates, and credentialed entries; observe for irregularities and report them.
• Direct traffic as needed and detain individuals if necessary to prevent illegal acts.

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Req ID: 50292

Team: 40 Security (Guards)

Entity: Newport News Shipbuilding

US Citizenship Required for this Position: No

Full-Time

Shift: Multiple

Relocation: No relocation assistance available

Virtual/Telework Opportunity: No - Not eligible for telework

Travel Requirements : No

Clearance Required: Yes- Final Clearance Required to Start

Salary Range: [[salaryMin]] to [[salaryMax]]

The anticipated salary range represents the estimated base pay for this role. Final compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and other job-related factors, and may vary from the posted range

Meet HII’s Newport News Shipbuilding With more than 25,000 employees - including third-, fourth- and even fifth-generation shipbuilders - HII’s Newport News Shipbuilding (NNS) division is the largest industrial employer in Virginia. We're the sole designer, builder and refueler of U.S. Navy nuclear aircraft carriers and one of two providers of U.S. Navy nuclear submarines. Our diverse and innovative team of professionals ranges from skilled trades to project managers, engineers and software developers to solution architects, technical subject matter experts, and system users. We collaborate together at the forefront of technology, manufacturing, and integration of the most powerful and survivable naval ships in the world. Want to be part of the team?

The Role

Guards, patrols, and polices industrial premises to protect property and personnel against fire, theft, vandalism, illegal entry, and other hazards. Periodically tours premises; examines doors, windows, and gates to determine that they are secure; observes departing personnel to guard against thefts of company property; inspects equipment and stores to ascertain if tampering has occurred; reports irregularities; sounds alarm; and permits authorized persons to enter property. Examines credentials of persons desiring entrance to restricted areas. May be required to direct traffic on company premises. May use force of arms to carry out assignments as required and detain persons committing illegal acts.

Must Have

High School Diploma/GED plus 2 years security related experience.

Nice to Have

High School Diploma/GED plus 2 years Industrial/Military Security related experience.

Why HII We build the world’s most powerful, survivable naval ships and defense technology solutions that safeguard our seas, sky, land, space and cyber. HII’s diverse workforce includes skilled tradespeople; artificial intelligence, machine learning (AI/ML) experts; engineers; technologists; scientists; logistics experts; and business administration professionals.

Recognized as one of America's top large company employers, we are a values and ethics driven organization that puts people’s safety and well-being first. Regardless of your role or where you serve, at HII, you'll find a supportive and welcoming environment, competitive benefits, and valuable educational and training programs for continual career growth at every stage of your career.

Working at HII is more than a job - it's an opportunity to build a future. We offer comprehensive benefits including: medical, prescription drug, dental and vision plan choices, on-site health centers, tele-medicine, wellness resources, employee assistance programs, savings plan options (401K), financial education and planning tools, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, employee discounts, early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships, and more. Some benefits may vary depending on your specific division or work location.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law. U.S. Citizenship may be required for certain positions.

Do You Need Assistance? If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to [e-mail] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Reasonable accommodations are considered on a case‑by‑case basis. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this e-mail address.

You may also call 1-844-849-8463 for assistance. Press #2 for Newport News Shipbuilding.