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Security Guard

Philadelphia, PA ยท On-site

$15.50 - $18.75/hr

Roving patrol to ensure security of the facility ... Monitoring marine radio for interfacing with ships entering the port * Performing safety ...

... pack/ship, returns, high-value inventory areas, trash/disposal, emergency exits, and exterior ... Own or influence regional security budgets, guard-service spend, technology requests, vendor ...

... pack/ship, returns, high-value inventory areas, trash/disposal, emergency exits, and exterior ... Own or influence regional security budgets, guard-service spend, technology requests, vendor ...

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As of Sep 10, 2026, the average hourly pay for ship security guards in the United States is $19.03, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.38 and $18.75 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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#2670 Sound and Security (SS20)- FT Graveyard

Port Hueneme, CA โ€ข On-site

ADVANTEDGE TECHNOLOGY, INC.
51 - 200 employees

$20.32 - $25.87/hr

Full-time

Medical, PTO

Posted 21 days ago


Job description

PAY DETAILS: The hourly pay rate is $20.32 per hour. Plus, you receive an hourly Health and Welfare of $5.55 per hour, up to 40 hours per week or $222.00 per week or a maximum of $888.00 per month. In addition to health and Welfare you receive a Paid Time Off Payout and Holiday Payout based on the number of hours worked. Once you are FT  (90 -day probationary period) the regular PTO accrual and holidays will be paid in addition to the H&W Stipend instead of a payout.

Role and Responsibilities: Sound and Security personnel (unarmed) in support of the Self Defense Test Ship (SDTS) located at NSWC PHD Port Hueneme. Must be adaptable, flexible, willing and able to work and be dependable. Current Available shift is Sun-Friday 11pm-7am

Position Duties:

•  Perform shipboard internal/perimeter foot patrol rounds taking hourly equipment meter readings.

•  Perform shipboard security patrol to detect or prevent individuals from committing acts, which are injurious to others or to     property.

•  Notify supervisor in all emergency situations.

•  Maintain a highly visible presence observing and reporting all unusual activity. Investigate questionable acts or behavior  observed or reported on the ship.

•  Insure only authorized employees, shipyard vendors or other appropriately identified persons are permitted shipboard access.

•  Respond to reports of injured personnel and notify supervisor/appropriate personnel if additional assistance is necessary.

Qualifications:

•  Applicants must be at least 18 years of age.

•  No criminal record, able to satisfactorily complete background check.

•  Have a valid driver's license with their own transportation.

•  Able to follow Company policies and procedures.

•  Able to write, speak and understand English and able to write clear, detailed reports.

•  Able to complete paperwork documenting meter readings and security observations, activities and actions completed.

Preferred Skills:

•  Minimum Schooling: Graduate from high school.

•  Minimum Security Experience: 2 Years

Physical Requirements:

•  Must be able to climb up and down the shipboard vertical ladders.

•  Maybe required to get underway to support mission operations.

•  Must be able to lift 50lbs.


AdvantEdge Technology is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.