Police Officer - Expression of Interest

Responsibilities/Duties

• Patrol Port Houston properties using a Port Houston Police Unit to maintain traffic control, visually and physically inspect perimeter fencing and unmanned gates for signs of tampering, damage and/or unauthorized entry attempts and any breach of security.
• Physically check buildings and facilities for occupancy and insure they are locked and secured when empty and unoccupied.
• Maintain area checks of entire facilities and perimeters of all leased tenant properties, wharfs, staging areas, parking lots, turnstiles, administration facilities, construction areas, and restricted areas.
• Conduct, assist and enforce in all TWIC verification as needed.
• Closely monitor and operate radio communications and telephone equipment with professionalism.
• Escort visitors, oversize vehicles and equipment from gates to destination on property as necessary; transport individuals to work area as directed.
• Investigate incidents/accidents and prepare reports in a timely manner.
• Aid shift supervisor, other Police Officers and Security Officers at the gates as required in relaying instructions, assisting in berthing of vessels, etc.
• Aid the Port Houston Fire & Marine Department in traffic control as needed.
• Provide agency assist to outside agencies and needed and directed by shift supervisor or duty Sergeant.
• Aid contract security as needed and directed by shift supervisor and duty Sergeant.
• Control vehicular traffic as needed to avoid and/or clear congestion; issue safety violations for pedestrian or parking violations.
• Maintain area checks of entire facilities and perimeters of all leased tenant properties, wharfs, staging areas, parking lots, turnstiles, administration facilities, construction areas, and restricted areas.
• Monitor and direct traffic and manage empty yard queues to prevent traffic obstructions.
• Monitor, note, report, and investigate suspicious persons and situations, safety hazards and unusual or illegal activity in patrol area.
• Comply with all provisions of the Port Houston Police Manual and Port Houston employee handbook.
• Comply with regulations according to 33 CFR 105 regulations in serving declaration of security (DOS).
• Enforce applicable State Law to include making arrests, if necessary.
• Act in accordance with Port Houston core values (respect, excellence, accountability, diligence, and you).
• Perform other duties as required.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED equivalent required.
• 2+ years of related law enforcement experience required.
• Officer 1 designated as 0 – less than 5 years in Officer title.
• Officer 2 designated as 5 – less than 15 years in Officer title.
• Officer 3 designated as 15– less than 20 years in Officer title.
• Officer 4 designated as 20+ years in Officer Title.
• TCOLE Peace Officer license required.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Texas Penal Code; Texas Transportation Code; Texas Code of Criminal Procedures.
• Knowledge of investigation techniques.
• Knowledge of Department SOP's, Policies and Procedures, Rules and Regulations.
• Knowledge of and skill in the use of force, weapons, equipment and related field law enforcement techniques and equipment to direct, and be able to apply, appropriate level/type of force.
• Verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work under stressful conditions.
• Ability to perform multiple tasks without supervision, after training, to successfully dock and undock sea-going motor vessels.
• Ability to observe, detect, and discern the potentiality of threats to assets, persons, property, vessels and act to prevent or thwart same.
• Ability to work all posts within the of the Port Houston Police department.
• Ability to maintain Departmental Firearms proficiency.
• Ability to participate in mandatory overtime as needed to maintain effective and efficient patrol.
• Ability to work under stressful situations.
• Ability to write reports.
• Ability to multitask assignments.
• Ability to display tact.
• Ability to make sound decisions.
• A current, valid Texas driver's license is required.
• Ability to read, speak, write and understand English effectively so as to communicate with citizens and employees by telephone, two-way radio, in written form or face-to-face.
• Ability to drive a patrol vehicle.
• Ability to pass FIT Test (SCBA Face Mask).
• Ability to have full physical agility and bipedal mobility to effectively perform all duties.
• Ability to determine color and have normal color perception.
• A Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) must be obtained within 30 days of appointment, and be maintained for the duration of employment.

Key Competencies

• Flexible and Adaptive.
• Customer Focus.
• Ethics and Values.
• Composure Under Stress.
• Technical/Professional Knowledge and Skills.
• Attention to Detail.