Police Officer – Expression of Interest
Essential Functions:
- 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
- Make frequent inspections of all offices, security cages, warehouses (to include waterfront and rail side area); check for fire, pilferage, vandalism, damage, etc.
- 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
- Assist shift supervisor, other Police Officers and Security Officers at the gates as required in relaying instructions, assisting in berthing of vessels, etc.
- Assist 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
- Assist 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
- 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