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PRIMARY FUNCTION: The Night Watchman ensures security of personnel and vessel while in port.
Job Responsibility:
Monitors Quarter Deck for authorized entry of personnel and visitors. Checks required forms of identification and verify against vessel access list
Makes sound and security rounds throughout vessel following a predetermined schedule and prescribed route
Remains vigilant for any unusual conditions. Reports inconsistencies immediately to commanding officer
Monitors and records vessel machinery conditions. Ensures they are functioning and maintained in accordance with original equipment manufacturers recommendations
Protects government equipment and assets
Answers and responds appropriately to any alarm conditions such as fire or flooding
Takes vessel draft readings. Reads visual markings on vessel hull and compare those readings against previous records
Assists other crew members to protect vessel against flooding take appropriate proactive measure once per watch
Assists vessel with getting underway and returning from sea. Physically removes the gangway from the vessel and cast off catch lines as directed
Night Watchman will be required to perform Line Handler duties when the vessel gets underway or returns to port outside normal working hours
Monitors weather conditions, checks mooring lines and adds as necessary
Places ship on or off shore or generator power in accordance with engineering operating and sequencing procedures
The Night Watchman may be required to perform other related duties to meet the ongoing needs of the organization and vessel
Requirements:
High School Diploma or Equivalent Required
Prior maritime, military, security or mechanical background preferred
Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret Security Clearance
Nice to have:
Beginner computer skills specifically using Microsoft Office Suite
ability to learn additional computer skills or software programs. Working knowledge of advanced software applications is preferred