Summary
MSU Security Guard – Afloat / Quarter Boat (Armed)
Vicksburg, MS, USA
Full Time
You will receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes:
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Pet insurance
- Annual membership to Costco or Sam's
- 401K
- ...and much, much more!
Position Overview
Nalu Federal is hiring armed Contract Security Guards to provide continuous protection of personnel, property, equipment, and operations while assigned to the Mat Sinking Unit (MSU). This is not a static post. You'll operate in a maritime/industrial environment with limited accommodations and long-duration operations, maintaining disciplined access control, vigilance, communications, and incident response.
What You'll Do (Shipboard / MSU Specific)
- Maintain 24/7 security presence on MSU quarter boats while deployed; remain alert, professional, and ready to respond.
- Control and monitor access to the vessel, verify authorization, and challenge/report suspicious activity.
- Conduct routine security checks/patrols of assigned vessel areas; report hazards, unsafe conditions, and security concerns immediately.
- Respond to alarms/incidents, document events clearly, and coordinate notifications through the chain of command.
- Operate radios/phones with clear comms discipline; pass and receive concise information in high-noise, high-tempo conditions.
- Comply with onboard safety requirements, including wearing hard hats at all times while working on the MSU.
- Adhere to weapons handling and storage procedures; AA&E storage is only authorized on the MSU when deployed and must follow AR 190-11 procedures coordinated through the COR.
What You Bring
- Ability to thrive in a confined, team-dependent environment with limited staffing and long hours (overtime may be required due to authorized headcount limits).
- Strong judgment, calm decision-making, and clean written reporting.
Common Requirements
This position requires meeting all contract security personnel qualification standards and conditions of employment (citizenship/age/E-Verify, PAT/medical/IRP, drug testing, weapons qualification, CPR/First Aid, uniform/equipment standards, etc.).
- A National Agency Check with inquiries (NACI) is required
Nalu Federal is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and all qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, marital status, sex (including pregnancy), gender identity or expression, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information (family medical history), or any other status protected by federal, state or local laws. EEO/AA employer/Vet/Disabled.
Job Description
MSU Security Guard – Afloat / Quarter Boat (Armed)
Vicksburg, MS, USA
Full Time
You will receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes:
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Pet insurance
- Annual membership to Costco or Sam's
- 401K
- ...and much, much more!
Position Overview
Nalu Federal is hiring armed Contract Security Guards to provide continuous protection of personnel, property, equipment, and operations while assigned to the Mat Sinking Unit (MSU). This is not a static post. You'll operate in a maritime/industrial environment with limited accommodations and long-duration operations, maintaining disciplined access control, vigilance, communications, and incident response.
What You'll Do (Shipboard / MSU Specific)
- Maintain 24/7 security presence on MSU quarter boats while deployed; remain alert, professional, and ready to respond.
- Control and monitor access to the vessel, verify authorization, and challenge/report suspicious activity.
- Conduct routine security checks/patrols of assigned vessel areas; report hazards, unsafe conditions, and security concerns immediately.
- Respond to alarms/incidents, document events clearly, and coordinate notifications through the chain of command.
- Operate radios/phones with clear comms discipline; pass and receive concise information in high-noise, high-tempo conditions.
- Comply with onboard safety requirements, including wearing hard hats at all times while working on the MSU.
- Adhere to weapons handling and storage procedures; AA&E storage is only authorized on the MSU when deployed and must follow AR 190-11 procedures coordinated through the COR.
What You Bring
- Ability to thrive in a confined, team-dependent environment with limited staffing and long hours (overtime may be required due to authorized headcount limits).
- Strong judgment, calm decision-making, and clean written reporting.
Common Requirements
This position requires meeting all contract security personnel qualification standards and conditions of employment (citizenship/age/E-Verify, PAT/medical/IRP, drug testing, weapons qualification, CPR/First Aid, uniform/equipment standards, etc.).
- A National Agency Check with inquiries (NACI) is required
Nalu Federal is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and all qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, marital status, sex (including pregnancy), gender identity or expression, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information (family medical history), or any other status protected by federal, state or local laws. EEO/AA employer/Vet/Disabled.
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