Police Officer

Thank you for considering a career at Port Houston. We appreciate your interest in joining our team. By applying, you are taking an important step toward advancing your career with an organization committed to excellence.

Port Houston offers competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and a diverse, inclusive work environment. Joining our team means embarking on a fulfilling career path with opportunities for growth and impact.
*** Before submitting your application, please ensure your resume is ready for upload in either .doc or .pdf format. Application must be completed in full.
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* Position Summary:

**** 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
* 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
** Education/

Experience:

*** 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
** Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Behaviors:
*** 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…