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Port Houston Are you ready to think about the future and dream big? At Port Houston, we're seeking individuals who are eager to tackle the most significant challenges of their careers. For over a century, we've been driven by vision and scale, delivering impactful initiatives that shape Houston and the region. Our sustainability and success hinge on attracting, retaining, and nurturing exceptional talent. When you join Port Houston, you're embarking on a journey towards a fulfilling career path. Take the first step in the right direction—are you READY? Position Summary
Perform all regular full-time Patrol Officer duties, including patrol, traffic control, responding to calls for service, investigating traffic accidents and criminal offenses, issuing citations and warnings, serving subpoenas, making physical custody arrests with and without a warrant, transporting prisoners, testifying in court and before administrative bodies, making application for search warrants and arrest warrants, taking juveniles, intoxicated, or mentally ill persons into protective custody, writing investigative reports, conducting crime prevention surveys, responding to citizen inquiries, taking fingerprints of arrested persons, searching for latent fingerprints, searching for and collecting physical evidence at crime and accident scenes, performing various rescue and lifesaving tasks, controlling violent or resisting subjects, apprehending fleeing suspects on foot or in a motor vehicle, and participating in strenuous and physically demanding basic and in-serve training programs 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 ensure they are locked and secured when empty 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 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 SOPs, Policies and Procedures, Rules and Regulations Knowledge of and skill in the use of force, weapons, equipment and related field law enforcement techniques 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 threats to assets, persons, property, vessels and act to prevent or thwart same Ability to work all posts within Port Houston Police department Ability to maintain Departmental Firearms proficiency Ability to participate in mandatory overtime as needed Ability to write reports and multitask assignments Ability to display tact and make sound decisions A current, valid Texas driver’s license is required Ability to read, speak, write and understand English effectively Ability to drive a patrol vehicle Ability to pass FIT Test (SCBA Face Mask) Ability to have full physical agility and mobility to 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 maintained Essential employee status with potential requirements to work on holidays, evenings, nights, and be on call 24/7 as needed Key Competencies Required
Flexible and Adaptive Customer Focus Ethics and Values Composure Under Stress Technical/Professional Knowledge and Skills Attention to Detail Disclaimer: The above information describes the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this job. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.
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Police Officer
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Port Houston Are you ready to think about the future and dream big? At Port Houston, we're seeking individuals who are eager to tackle the most significant challenges of their careers. For over a century, we've been driven by vision and scale, delivering impactful initiatives that shape Houston and the region. Our sustainability and success hinge on attracting, retaining, and nurturing exceptional talent. When you join Port Houston, you're embarking on a journey towards a fulfilling career path. Take the first step in the right direction—are you READY? Position Summary
Perform all regular full-time Patrol Officer duties, including patrol, traffic control, responding to calls for service, investigating traffic accidents and criminal offenses, issuing citations and warnings, serving subpoenas, making physical custody arrests with and without a warrant, transporting prisoners, testifying in court and before administrative bodies, making application for search warrants and arrest warrants, taking juveniles, intoxicated, or mentally ill persons into protective custody, writing investigative reports, conducting crime prevention surveys, responding to citizen inquiries, taking fingerprints of arrested persons, searching for latent fingerprints, searching for and collecting physical evidence at crime and accident scenes, performing various rescue and lifesaving tasks, controlling violent or resisting subjects, apprehending fleeing suspects on foot or in a motor vehicle, and participating in strenuous and physically demanding basic and in-serve training programs 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 ensure they are locked and secured when empty 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 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 SOPs, Policies and Procedures, Rules and Regulations Knowledge of and skill in the use of force, weapons, equipment and related field law enforcement techniques 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 threats to assets, persons, property, vessels and act to prevent or thwart same Ability to work all posts within Port Houston Police department Ability to maintain Departmental Firearms proficiency Ability to participate in mandatory overtime as needed Ability to write reports and multitask assignments Ability to display tact and make sound decisions A current, valid Texas driver’s license is required Ability to read, speak, write and understand English effectively Ability to drive a patrol vehicle Ability to pass FIT Test (SCBA Face Mask) Ability to have full physical agility and mobility to 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 maintained Essential employee status with potential requirements to work on holidays, evenings, nights, and be on call 24/7 as needed Key Competencies Required
Flexible and Adaptive Customer Focus Ethics and Values Composure Under Stress Technical/Professional Knowledge and Skills Attention to Detail Disclaimer: The above information describes the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this job. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.
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