Certified Patrol Officer

South Carolina Ports Authority•Mt Pleasant, SC

23h•Onsite

About The Position

The South Carolina Ports Authority (SCPA) owns and operates public seaport and intermodal facilities in Charleston, Dillon, and Greer. Our 700+ employees handle cargo, operate and maintain cargo handling equipment, manage port facilities and operations, and support the port system in a fast-paced 24/7 environment. This role involves conducting patrols of facilities, assisting with access and traffic control, enforcing laws and security requirements, and conducting screenings to detect dangerous substances and deter unauthorized access. The position also includes maintaining assigned equipment, potentially filling in at any post assignment, attending training, and assisting with vessel docking and sailing.

Requirements

High school graduate or equivalent.
Must be a certified officer through the South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy (SCCJA) and in good standing and must maintain required standards of proficiency annually.
A valid South Carolina driver’s license is required to operate a Ports Authority owned licensed motor vehicle.
Must possess or have the ability to obtain a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC).
Basic computer skills are required.
In accordance with 33 CFR: have knowledge through training and show proficiency with security measures outlined in 105.210.

Nice To Haves

Should be neat in appearance, have good communication skills, good character, and the ability to deal fairly and effectively with others.
Must hold and maintain a valid and current South Carolina Driver’s License with no record during the previous five years (for suspension of Driver’s License as a result of driving under the influence of alcoholic beverages or dangerous drugs or leaving the scene of an accident).
Should have no felony against him/her as recorded by FBI or SLED.

Responsibilities

Conduct patrols of facilities in accordance with requirements of the approved Facility Security Plan.
Ensure patrols are documented as required, report any issues or concerns to the Duty Supervisor.
Assist with access control measures at entry points in accordance with approved Facility Security Plan.
Assist with traffic control to facilitate the flow of commerce.
Enforce the laws of the State of S.C. and enforce the security requirements of the approved Facility Security Plan in accordance with 33 CFR 105 for facilities.
Conduct screenings as required in the Facility Security Plan to detect and deter dangerous substances and devices.
Ensure that unauthorized persons do not gain access to facilities.
Enforce the Transportation Worker Identification Credentials standards.
Enforce all parking regulations, issues citations when necessary.
Conduct required maintenance and inspections of assigned equipment and SC Ports equipment, including weapons and vehicles.
Complete required documentation in accordance with 33CFR 105.250.
Fill in as directed on any post assignment on any facility.
Attend and participate in department training.
Assist berthing with docking and sailing vessels, complete required paperwork.
Other duties as assigned.