About The Position

The Student Assistant Secured Watch Stander is responsible for supporting the safety and security of the Training Ship Golden Bear. Secured Watch consists of two (2) licensed track Engine and two (2) licensed track Deck cadets on duty at all times. Watch assignments will generally consist of four (4)-hour shifts unless otherwise approved. We are currently seeking licensed track students to provide Secured Watch coverage during the following holidays: Labor Day (September 7): Secured Watch begins Friday, September 4 at 16:00 and ends Tuesday, September 8 at 08:00. Veterans Day (November 11): Secured Watch begins Tuesday, November 10 at 16:00 and ends Thursday, November 12 at 08:00. Thanksgiving Break (November 23–29): Secured Watch begins Friday, November 20 at 16:00 and ends Monday, November 30 at 08:00. About the Cal Poly Maritime Academy: Cal Poly Maritime Academy, located in Vallejo, California, is the only degree-granting maritime academy on the West Coast and a nationally recognized public maritime university on the Solano Campus of California Polytechnic State University. It prepares students for leadership roles in maritime operations, engineering, logistics, business, global supply chains and national security. Through Cal Poly's Learn by Doing philosophy, students train hands-on in classrooms and labs and aboard the Training Ship Golden Bear. For more information, visit maritime.calpoly.edu. Please watch the video linked here to learn more about the CSU system.

Requirements

  • Must be a currently enrolled student.
  • Must be fit for duty.
  • Each watch must include at least one qualified upper-level student.
  • Knowledge of fire safety and emergency procedures.
  • Knowledge of flooding safety and emergency procedures.
  • Knowledge of overall security procedures.
  • Knowledge of appropriate power outage protocols and procedures.
  • Knowledge of proper incident notification procedures.
  • Demonstrated competency in completing all required rounds.
  • Must be able to follow Night and Standing Orders and instructions provided by the upper-level Watch Stander or appropriate ship personnel.
  • Must be willing and able to learn required watch, safety, and security procedures.

Responsibilities

  • Stand a deck or engine watch aboard Training Ship Golden Bear.
  • Follow all Night and Standing Orders.
  • Completing all required rounds.
  • Maintaining an accurate and legible logbook.
  • Maintaining controlled access to the port and surrounding areas.
  • Providing a thorough watch turnover to the person relieving the watch.
  • Following established shipboard safety, security, and emergency procedures.
  • Performing other watch-related duties as assigned.
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