Police Support Technician

Description

Under direct supervision, the Police Support Technicians provide technical support to Port Police personnel in ensuring the safety of life and property in and around Port District grounds.

Salary: $52,860.00 - $67,476.00 Annually

Examples of Duties

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following.   Other related duties may be assigned. 

• Controls access to Port entrances, verifying all persons allowed entry provide proper identification in accordance with state and federal laws and regulations.
• Coordinates vessel movement and docking; maintains radio contact with vessels transiting the Stockton Deepwater Ship Channel; provides information to vessels; assists vessels by ordering tugboats and maintaining contact with lead linesmen.
• Monitors local agency radio frequencies and security cameras, keeping alert for any emergency or unusual incidents occurring on or around Port District grounds.
• Produces and maintains various reports and logs dealing with incidents, visitors, radio traffic, vessel movement and security.
• Receives confidential criminal history information via telephone from other agencies or operates/monitors CLETS terminal; maintains required certification.
• Receives urgent and non-urgent calls from public and other public agencies requesting Port police assistance; prioritizes and screens calls for service to determine nature of problems; provides factual information to responding police personnel; directs calls or notifies appropriate personnel as necessary.
• Dispatches Port Police staff according to established guidelines; maintains status of field staff; advises Port Police and other agencies as applicable of emergency situations and other law enforcement related matters.
• Operates various communication devices used by the Port.
• Monitors computerized access control and updates and maintains database.
• Participates in and may conduct crime prevention activities.
• Conducts vehicle traffic and crowd control, as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:  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, skills and/or abilities required.  Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

Must have the ability to satisfactorily attain the knowledge, skills and abilities to adequately perform standards of the job within an acceptable timeframe as determined by the Chief of Police.

Education and/or Experience:  A high school diploma or equivalent plus education and/or work experience demonstrating strong work ethic, ability to learn and effective multi-tasking skills.  Prior experience at or associated with the Port of Stockton is qualifying.  Work experience and education with an emphasis in criminal justice or law enforcement highly desirable.  Other relevant experience may be considered.  

Knowledge:  Knowledge of effective public safety principles and practices.   Understanding of Port of Stockton basic operations and/or layout are highly desirable.

Skills and Abilities:  Ability to support law enforcement activities; respond to requests for service in a courteous and decisive manner while exercising sound judgment; able to multi-task and react quickly.  Must have working knowledge of personal computer and possess effective writing skills.   Must be able to establish and maintain effective working relationships with Port staff, tenants, and other contacts.   Must have the ability to work any shift, holidays, weekends, scheduled and emergency overtime; be available on call as needed.  Working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel is desirable.  

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 pass POST background investigation to include credit check, and be able to obtain and maintain a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) card.

Disaster Servicer Worker:  All Port of Stockton employees are designated Disaster Service Workers (DSW) through state law (California Government Code Section 3100-3109).  Employment with the Port requires affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect.  Employees are required to complete all DSW-related training as assigned, and to report for duty, remain on duty and/or return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency. 

WORK ENVIRONMENT:  The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

Work is primarily performed outdoors (possibly in hot, cold, inclement weather, noisy, dusty, sheltered or unsheltered environment) or occasionally indoors.  Frequent standing or walking, turning, twisting; reaching at and above shoulder level; talking and listening above vehicle noises; and viewing traffic, IDs and computer screens.  Occasional sitting with use of computer, phone, and radio equipment.  Occasional to frequent driving of a vehicle.  May be called to work unusual hours or on scheduled days off, as needed.