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Fire Preventer

Chesapeake, VA · On-site

$16 - $20/hr

Norfolk & Portsmouth Shipyards, Hampton Roads, VA Schedule: Full-Time | Overtime Available Security ... Ensure compliance with NAVSEA requirements, shipyard regulations, and client safety procedures.

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Fire Preventer

Virginia Beach, VA · On-site

$16 - $20/hr

Norfolk & Portsmouth Shipyards, Hampton Roads, VA Schedule: Full-Time | Overtime Available Security ... Ensure compliance with NAVSEA requirements, shipyard regulations, and client safety procedures.

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Fire Preventer

Hampton, VA · On-site

$16 - $20/hr

Norfolk & Portsmouth Shipyards, Hampton Roads, VA Schedule: Full-Time | Overtime Available Security ... Ensure compliance with NAVSEA requirements, shipyard regulations, and client safety procedures.

Tidewater Staffing

Fire Preventer

Norfolk, VA · On-site

$16 - $20/hr

Norfolk & Portsmouth Shipyards, Hampton Roads, VA Schedule: Full-Time | Overtime Available Security ... Ensure compliance with NAVSEA requirements, shipyard regulations, and client safety procedures.

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Fire Preventer

Portsmouth, VA

$80K - $108K/yr

Norfolk & Portsmouth Shipyards, Hampton Roads, VA Schedule: Full-Time | Overtime Available Security ... Ensure compliance with NAVSEA requirements, shipyard regulations, and client safety procedures.

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Fire Preventer

Portsmouth, VA · On-site

$16 - $20/hr

Norfolk & Portsmouth Shipyards, Hampton Roads, VA Schedule: Full-Time | Overtime Available Security ... Ensure compliance with NAVSEA requirements, shipyard regulations, and client safety procedures.

Tidewater Staffing

Fire Preventer

Suffolk, VA · On-site

$16 - $20/hr

Norfolk & Portsmouth Shipyards, Hampton Roads, VA Schedule: Full-Time | Overtime Available Security ... Ensure compliance with NAVSEA requirements, shipyard regulations, and client safety procedures.

Tidewater Staffing

Fire Preventer

Hampton, VA · On-site

$16 - $20/hr

Norfolk & Portsmouth Shipyards, Hampton Roads, VA Schedule: Full-Time | Overtime Available Security ... Ensure compliance with NAVSEA requirements, shipyard regulations, and client safety procedures.

Tidewater Staffing

Fire Preventer

Suffolk, VA · On-site

$16 - $20/hr

Norfolk & Portsmouth Shipyards, Hampton Roads, VA Schedule: Full-Time | Overtime Available Security ... Ensure compliance with NAVSEA requirements, shipyard regulations, and client safety procedures.

Tidewater Staffing

Fire Preventer

Norfolk, VA · On-site

$16 - $20/hr

Norfolk & Portsmouth Shipyards, Hampton Roads, VA Schedule: Full-Time | Overtime Available Security ... Ensure compliance with NAVSEA requirements, shipyard regulations, and client safety procedures.

Tidewater Staffing

Fire Preventer

Norfolk, VA · On-site

$16 - $20/hr

Norfolk & Portsmouth Shipyards, Hampton Roads, VA Schedule: Full-Time | Overtime Available Security ... Ensure compliance with NAVSEA requirements, shipyard regulations, and client safety procedures.

Tidewater Staffing

Fire Preventer

Virginia Beach, VA · On-site

$16 - $20/hr

Norfolk & Portsmouth Shipyards, Hampton Roads, VA Schedule: Full-Time | Overtime Available Security ... Ensure compliance with NAVSEA requirements, shipyard regulations, and client safety procedures.

Tidewater Staffing

Fire Preventer

Virginia Beach, VA · On-site

$16 - $20/hr

Norfolk & Portsmouth Shipyards, Hampton Roads, VA Schedule: Full-Time | Overtime Available Security ... Ensure compliance with NAVSEA requirements, shipyard regulations, and client safety procedures.

Tidewater Staffing

Fire Preventer

Chesapeake, VA · On-site

$16 - $20/hr

Norfolk & Portsmouth Shipyards, Hampton Roads, VA Schedule: Full-Time | Overtime Available Security ... Ensure compliance with NAVSEA requirements, shipyard regulations, and client safety procedures.

Tidewater Staffing

Fire Preventer

Norfolk, VA · On-site

$16 - $20/hr

Norfolk & Portsmouth Shipyards, Hampton Roads, VA Schedule: Full-Time | Overtime Available Security ... Ensure compliance with NAVSEA requirements, shipyard regulations, and client safety procedures.

Tidewater Staffing

Fire Preventer

Virginia Beach, VA · On-site

$16 - $20/hr

Norfolk & Portsmouth Shipyards, Hampton Roads, VA Schedule: Full-Time | Overtime Available Security ... Ensure compliance with NAVSEA requirements, shipyard regulations, and client safety procedures.

Tidewater Staffing

Fire Preventer

Virginia Beach, VA · On-site

$16 - $20/hr

Norfolk & Portsmouth Shipyards, Hampton Roads, VA Schedule: Full-Time | Overtime Available Security ... Ensure compliance with NAVSEA requirements, shipyard regulations, and client safety procedures.

Tidewater Staffing

Fire Preventer

Chesapeake, VA · On-site

$16 - $20/hr

Norfolk & Portsmouth Shipyards, Hampton Roads, VA Schedule: Full-Time | Overtime Available Security ... Ensure compliance with NAVSEA requirements, shipyard regulations, and client safety procedures.

Tidewater Staffing

Fire Preventer

Chesapeake, VA · On-site

$16 - $20/hr

Norfolk & Portsmouth Shipyards, Hampton Roads, VA Schedule: Full-Time | Overtime Available Security ... Ensure compliance with NAVSEA requirements, shipyard regulations, and client safety procedures.

Tidewater Staffing

Fire Preventer

Virginia Beach, VA · On-site

$16 - $20/hr

Norfolk & Portsmouth Shipyards, Hampton Roads, VA Schedule: Full-Time | Overtime Available Security ... Ensure compliance with NAVSEA requirements, shipyard regulations, and client safety procedures.

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As of Jul 6, 2026, the average hourly pay for full time shipyard security in the United States is $31.62, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.59 and $42.79 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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AspectFull Time Shipyard SecurityFull Time Waterfront Security
CredentialsSecurity officer license, maritime security trainingSecurity officer license, maritime security training
Work EnvironmentShipyards, docks, industrial maritime sitesHarbors, piers, waterfront areas
Employer & IndustryShipbuilding companies, maritime contractorsPort authorities, shipping companies
Common Search IntentSecurity roles at shipyardsSecurity roles at waterfronts or ports

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Fire Preventer

Fire Preventer

Tidewater Staffing

Chesapeake, VA • On-site

$16 - $20/hr

Full-time

Posted 12 days ago

Job description

Fire Preventer (Active Secret Clearance Required)

Location: Norfolk & Portsmouth Shipyards, Hampton Roads, VA
Schedule: Full-Time | Overtime Available
Security Clearance: Active Secret Clearance Required

Position Summary

Tidewater Staffing is seeking Fire Preventers to support Navy ship repair, maintenance, and modernization projects in the Hampton Roads area. This position is responsible for monitoring hot work operations, identifying fire hazards, maintaining fire prevention equipment, and helping ensure a safe work environment aboard vessels and within shipyard facilities.

Candidates must possess an active Secret Security Clearance and be able to work in a fast-paced shipyard environment.

Responsibilities
  • Monitor welding, cutting, grinding, brazing, and other hot work operations.
  • Conduct fire watch and fire prevention inspections before, during, and after hot work activities.
  • Identify and eliminate potential fire hazards within assigned work areas.
  • Maintain fire extinguishers and other fire prevention equipment in a ready state.
  • Monitor surrounding compartments and adjacent spaces for sparks, smoke, heat transfer, or other hazards.
  • Ensure compliance with NAVSEA requirements, shipyard regulations, and client safety procedures.
  • Complete required fire watch logs, permits, and documentation.
  • Report unsafe conditions, incidents, and near misses to supervision immediately.
  • Assist during emergency situations and support site safety efforts as needed.
  • Maintain clear communication with supervisors, safety personnel, and production teams.
Qualifications
  • Active Secret Security Clearance required.
  • Previous Fire Preventer, Fire Watch, Industrial Safety, or Shipyard experience preferred.
  • Ability to recognize and respond to potential fire hazards.
  • Strong attention to detail and situational awareness.
  • Ability to work independently and remain alert throughout assigned shifts.
  • Reliable transportation and dependable attendance.
Preferred Qualifications
  • OSHA 10 or OSHA 30
  • Fire Watch or Fire Prevention Training
  • CPR / First Aid Certification
  • Shipyard experience
  • Confined Space Training
Physical Requirements
  • Ability to climb ladders, stairs, and vessel access points.
  • Ability to work aboard ships, in dry docks, and in industrial environments.
  • Ability to work in confined spaces and varying weather conditions.
  • Ability to stand, walk, and patrol work areas for extended periods.
  • Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
  • Ability to wear required PPE, including respirators when required.

Equal Opportunity Employer. Veterans and individuals with active security clearances are encouraged to apply.

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About Tidewater Staffing

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Since 1992, Tidewater Staffing, Inc. (TSI) has been providing unrivaled workforce solutions for our clients in the ship repair, warehousing, and light industrial/manufacturing industries. Through the years, we’ve dedicated ourselves to solving staffing challenges efficiently, economically, and with integrity by embodying our mission statement: “Put people to work. Do the right thing every day.” Our deep industry experience and established local presence allow us to maintain a consistent, updated, and expansive network of skilled candidates, and our proprietary digital onboarding process. When you partner with Tidewater Staffing, you get employees who are trained, screened, supplied, and access to our proprietary digital onboarding process.

Industry

Recruiting and staffing services

Company size

51 - 200 Employees

Headquarters location

Virginia Beach, VA, US

Year founded

1992

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