RMED SECURITY OFFICER
Pacific River Security — Vigor Shipyard, Harbor Island, Seattle, WA
Pacific River Security is hiring Armed Security Officers to support a federal maritime contract at Vigor Shipyard on Harbor Island. This is an active industrial shipyard performing repair and maintenance work for U.S. Navy and other government vessels. Officers on this contract perform entry control, patrol, and access control duties on a hard-target, access-controlled federal facility — not a commercial property post.
Officers are assigned to fixed posts including Entry Control Points (ECPs) and may rotate through vessel/boat crew duty as operational needs require, including in all-weather, on-water conditions. This is demanding, high-responsibility work suited to candidates who perform well independently, hold themselves to a high standard, and bring a calm, professional presence to long static assignments.
SCHEDULE
- 12-hour rotating shifts: Day Shift 0600–1800 or Night Shift 1800–0600
- All posts are staffed 24/7 — reliable attendance and on-time relief are essential
- Officers may occasionally be required to hold over until relief arrives
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Control access to a federal maritime facility and active shipyard worksite
- Conduct regular patrols of assigned areas, including waterside posts
- Report incidents accurately and promptly
- Interact professionally with employees, vendors, and visitors
- Resolve conflicts effectively using de-escalation techniques
- Operate two-way radios, surveillance systems, and access control equipment
- Maintain weapon in holstered, ready condition per post orders; use of force standards on this contract are strict and closely enforced
- Document activity and complete checkpoint scans via TrackTik
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Active Washington State Armed Security Guard License
- CJTC Armed Certificate
- Valid Concealed Pistol License (CPL)
- Able to pass a federal background check
- Must be a U.S. citizen — this is a hard requirement for this federal contract
- Own duty pistol, Level II (or higher) retention holster, duty belt, and three magazines meeting agency specifications (FMJ/ball ammunition is not authorized)
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- TWIC Card (Transportation Worker Identification Credential) — strong differentiator for this maritime contract
- 1+ years of armed security, law enforcement, or military experience
- Prior maritime, port, or shipyard security experience
- Strong report writing and communication skills
- Heightened situational awareness and sound independent judgment
WHAT WE OFFER
- Steady, full-time hours on a long-term federal contract
- A high-standards site with clear post orders and consistent supervision
- Potential cross-training opportunities, including a rifle qualification cadre program as the contract develops
Pacific River Security is an equal opportunity employer.