Police Officer

Description

Under direct supervision, this position performs security and law enforcement activities to ensure safety of life and property in and around Port District grounds while ensuring compliance with all applicable Federal, State, and local laws and Port District Regulations.

• Patrols areas in and around Port properties, on the alert for unusual, suspicious, or threatening situations. 
• Responds to vessel arrivals and departures, completes the required paperwork in accordance with established policy.
• Investigates unusual or suspicious circumstances and exercises sound judgment as to necessary actions. 
• Responds to calls for service and provides information, directions or other assistance, as needed. 
• Enforces federal, state and local laws and ordinances; issues warnings and citations and makes arrests as appropriate; testifies in court as needed.
• Conducts preliminary and follow-up investigations relative to crimes, accidents, and injuries; submits complete, accurate, and timely reports.
• Provides crime scene control including, but not limited to, identification of witnesses, interviews and preservation of evidence.
• Coordinates vehicular traffic control as needed. 
• Prepares and maintains various logs and records. Monitors local outside agency radio frequencies; keeping alert for emergencies and police-related incidents on or adjacent to Port premises.
• Operates radio/telephone and computer equipment, including CAD/RMS/CLETS terminals as needed. 
• May render first aid and/or coordinate outside emergency response as needed.
• Ensures compliance with Department of Homeland Security regulations. 
• Other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

Education and/or Experience:   High school diploma or equivalent and certificate of completion from a California P.O.S.T. Basic Academy.  Possession of a P.O.S.T. Basic Certificate preferred.

Knowledge:

• California Penal Code, Vehicle Code, Code of Federal Regulation, and other applicable criminal and civil laws, regulations, terminology and concepts.  
• Modern police techniques, including, but not limited to forensic sciences, laws of arrest, and search and seizure.  
• Effective safety principles and practices pertaining to the work.  

Skills and Abilities:   

• Exercise sound judgment in quickly assessing a situation and acting decisively within legal and procedural guidelines. 
• Write clear and concise reports, records, and other written materials.    
• Effectively perform law enforcement activities; maintain firearms and first aid proficiency. 
• Wear the required department equipment while performing the duties of a police officer.
• Remain calm and take appropriate action in tense situations, deal courteously and tactfully with the public, while instilling confidence in police department actions. 
• Read, interpret and apply complex laws, procedures, and policies, understand and follow written and oral directives.  
• Meet physical, psychological and background standards sufficient to perform the essential functions of the Police Officer position.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with Port staff, tenants, and other law enforcement agencies.  
• Operate radio/telephone and computer equipment, including CAD/RMS/CLETS terminals as needed.
• Demonstrate above average computer skills using word processing, spreadsheets, and departmental database software; ability to learn new and complex computer programs
• Must be flexible and have the ability to work any shift, holidays, weekends, scheduled and emergency overtime and be available on call as needed.

Certificates, Licenses or Registrations:   Must possess and maintain a valid California driver's license and be insurable under the Port's liability policy or provide other insurance acceptable to the Port.  Must possess and maintain First Aid, CPR and Blood borne Pathogens certifications.  Must be NIMS ICS-100 certified within one (1) month of employment. Must possess certificate of completion from a California P.O.S.T. Basic Academy.  The position requires passing an extensive POST background check.  Must pass a background investigation and be able to obtain and maintain a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) card.