Fire and Security Patrol

Trident Seafoods Corporation•Tacoma, VA

6d•$26 - $28•Onsite

About The Position

The Fire and Security Patrol role provides safety and security for moored vessels and the facility. The employee continuously observes hot work activities on in-port vessels and shoreside to detect and respond to fires before, during, and after operations. The role also monitors the premises, prevents unauthorized access, responds to incidents, and helps maintain a safe environment for employees and visitors. The position includes regular patrols of the facility and vessels, security and access-control duties, incident response, and monitoring for unsafe conditions. The employee supports environmental and safety monitoring, including water sampling, meter readings, and cleanup, and may operate a forklift or vehicles around the 22-acre facility. The role communicates with vessel Night Watch, follows Marine Chemist Certificate and Shipyard Competent Person Hot Work Permit requirements, and prepares detailed written and verbal reports of shift activities. This position may require on-call availability during nights, weekends, and holidays. Employees work in conditions that may be wet, humid, outdoors, cold, noisy, or low-light, and may encounter moving mechanical parts, heights, fumes, chemicals, electrical hazards, and vibration. The role requires independently boarding and exiting vessels, including by gangplank, ladder, crane, or manlift, and occasionally entering or exiting a skiff. The position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, and Excel.
Ability to work as a team member and communicate clearly with individuals and large groups.
Ability to work weekends, holidays, or other shifts as required.
Reliable access to transportation.
Physical fitness and ability to stand, walk, and perform patrol duties for extended periods.
Strong observational and problem-solving skills.
Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
Ability to effectively present information to a supervisor, site leadership, and other employees.
Ability to develop and distribute documentation used for compliance with local, state, and federal environmental, health, and safety agencies.
Ability to handle and use security equipment such as radios, which may require physical strength and dexterity.
Ability to board and depart a vessel without assistance using a gangplank or vertical ladder, or by being lifted in a crane or manlift; ability to enter and exit a skiff from a dock or boat unassisted.
Ability to stand, walk, use hands to handle or feel, reach, and frequently climb or balance; occasionally sit, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, talk, or hear.
Ability to occasionally lift or move up to 50 pounds.
Required distance and peripheral vision, and ability to hear, understand, and distinguish speech or other sounds.
Ability to maintain valid immigration status and work authorization throughout employment.

Nice To Haves

Current CPR/First Aid certificate, or ability to obtain CPR certification within 30 days of employment.
Ability to obtain forklift certification within 30 days of employment.
Security guard experience.
Washington State Unarmed Security Certification, or ability to obtain it within 6 months of employment.

Responsibilities

Conduct regular patrols of the facility and vessels to observe and report conditions related to the Hot Work program.
Enforce company security policies and procedures to help prevent theft, vandalism, and other security incidents.
Respond to incidents, disturbances, medical emergencies, and alarms; notify law enforcement, emergency services, and site leadership as needed.
Walk or drive throughout the site to check for unsafe conditions, hazards, broken locks, and unauthorized intruders.
Greet guests, provide directions, and maintain a professional security presence.
Verify identification and credentials of personnel entering the premises and restrict access to unauthorized personnel.
Monitor security cameras, alarms, and access-control systems for suspicious activity and safety hazards.
Notify designated personnel of environmental or safety incidents and risks not previously documented, and provide basic environmental support such as monitoring, water sampling, meter readings, and cleanup.
Operate a forklift or vehicles in support of the 22-acre facilities to address safety and environmental concerns.
Communicate and review completed daily hot work activities with vessel Night Watch.
Follow conditions and requirements specified on the Marine Chemist Certificate and Shipyard Competent Person Hot Work Permit.
Prepare detailed reports of shift activities, including incidents, accidents, and observations, and communicate with stakeholders in writing and verbally.
Perform other duties as assigned to meet business requirements.

Benefits

Discretionary/performance-based incentives may be available to eligible full-time employees.
Medical, dental, and vision insurance plans.
Optional HRA/HSA.
Telemedicine.
Employee assistance and wellness programs.
Long-term disability.
Basic life and AD&D insurance.
401(k) with company match.
Paid time off, initially 20 days per year for full-time employees and adjusted based on relevant experience.
10 paid holidays each year.
Paid parental leave.
Commuter and transit programs.