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Ship Security Watchstander

Servexo Protective Services
Newport, OR Full Time
POSTED ON 12/9/2025 CLOSED ON 12/20/2025

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Ship Security Watchstander position at Servexo Protective Services?

Who We Are

Servexo provides fully integrated security solutions utilizing highly-trained staff, leading-edge technology and the latest equipment. While our team can execute protective services in a variety of situations, we specialize in the corporate, government, health care, education, and utilities sectors. Our next generation approach combines traditional methods with hi-tech options such as cyber security, drone technology and biometrics.

Employing industry-leading software, our physical security uses a mobile-enabled tool throughout their patrol. With GPS monitoring, up-to-the-minute reporting, detailed analytics and much more, our clients experience the Servexo advantage in real-time. Customized, affordable security solutions our clients want without compromising the protection they need thats our client commitment.

What We Offer

  • A comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental and vision coverage, a 401k plan, paid life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment insurance, paid holidays, and paid time off for most of our positions.
  • We also provide an employee assistance program, employee referral program, a recognition program, on-the-job training, and career growth opportunities.

Job Summary

Provide security, patrol, and overwatch for a US Scientific Site/Vessels.

Job Description

  • Responsible for the protection and physical security of the property, materials and equipment aboard the assigned scientific research vessel.
  • Conduct hourly patrols to assigned areas:
  • Remaining observant for signs of fire or ship flooding/water damage
  • Patrol the interior and exterior of your assigned scientific vessel and remain alert for any equipment malfunctions, high water levels, excessive strain on mooring lines, unauthorized persons, display lighting, unsecured doors/hatches, and other safety/security factors of the scientific vessel. The guard may be required to use a ship provided electronic device to physically verify access to ship areas (training provided)
  • Follow the designated patrol routes
  • Check gauges/dials on generators, pumps, refrigerator/freezers, compressors or any other specified machinery (training provided) and notified appropriate parties immediately if temperature/readings are outside specified limits or should an incident occur.
  • Maintain a shift activity log
  • Prevent unauthorized personnel from boarding the vessel and issue GOV keys to authorized personnel
  • Patrol the pier and monitor safety concerns
  • Advise all private vessels to stay clear of the scientific facility/ship
  • Record authorized and unauthorized visitors in the ships logbook
  • Raise and lower the scientific vessels flags at appropriate times.
  • Operate vessels security lights at designated times.
  • Maintain confidentiality of operations while monitoring phones.
  • Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

JOB REQUIREMENTS

  • Must be a U.S. Citizen or authorized to legally work in the United States
  • Proficient in the English language
  • Shows mature judgment, reliability, dependability, tactfulness and self-control
  • Ability to retain composure and perform under pressure and to know when to call for assistance
  • Ability to meet and deal effectively with the general public and with visiting dignitaries
  • Ability to see and respond to dangerous situations
  • Ability to wear and use all protective equipment
  • Must be able to pass in-depth client background check
  • Have a REAL ID, passport for fingerprinting requirement

Servexo is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

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