UNARMED Security Officer; Seattle at Pacific River Maritime Security Seattle, WA

Job Description

We have an immediate need for professional minded Washington Certified Unarmed Security Officers for long‑term ongoing vessel protection assignments. The duties are performed in Seattle while the vessel is rs of operation are 24 hours per day, 7 days per week. This is a very active position; you will be required to be on your feet for long periods and conduct foot patrols at random.

For immediate employment, the successful candidate must have an ACTIVE/CURRENT Washington Armed or Unarmed Security License.
You must have a non‑expired US Passport/Enhanced  a US Birth Certificate in order to be considered for this position.

Please apply if you agree with the following requirements:

• A valid/current WA unarmed license
• A valid US Passport or US birth certificate
• Able to work 12‑hour shifts
• Able to work days or nights
• Availability for overtime shifts

• Providing access control points to several U.S. military assets while at berth.
• Must be able to walk, stand or sit for long periods.
• Though there are guard shacks at various stations, this position may require you to be in the elements for long periods at times.
• Must be able to communicate well via phone, radio and written reports.
• Monitor access‑control computer screens for people coming and going from vessels and gates.
• Must communicate and work well with others, as you will be working alongside several other security officers and personnel nearby throughout the day.

• At least 1 year of experience as a WA DOL licensed security officer.
• Ability to utilize various security‑officer reporting apps such as Tracktik.
• We see 50–100 persons a day from all walks of life; you must be personable and able to work well with others.
• Attention to detail is a must.

• Health benefits
• 401(k) contributions
• Accruable vacation and 76 hours of sick and safe time
• Opportunity for advancement
• Pacific River will help you advance your WA guard license
• Pacific River will pay to renew your license every year

In business since March 2000, Pacific River has served the Pacific Northwest for over 23 years. We are located in Portland, Oregon and Seattle, Washington. We provide maritime and land‑borne protection and encourage seasoned security officers to apply and be team players as you will work alongside other guards at secured facilities that are not open to the public.