Harbor Police Officer (Lateral)

Port of San Diego • Port of San Diego, CA

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About The Position

This position is for individuals who are currently a Sworn Police Officer, possess a valid POST certificate, graduated from a POST certified Police Academy or are currently attending a POST certified Police Academy and are in good standing. Under direction, performs a wide variety of professional law enforcement duties involving the protection of life and property, education and enforcement of laws and ordinances, emergency response, criminal investigation, crime prevention and suppression, case preparation and testimony, and providing information and assistance to the public within the District's jurisdiction, including the San Diego Harbor, San Diego International Airport and the San Diego tidelands area; performs marine fire suppression duties aboard boats and land facilities within the San Diego Harbor, marinas and adjacent facilities; performs a variety of special duty assignments, as required; and performs related duties as assigned. Members of the Harbor Police Department are committed to employing best practices of contemporary policing. Incumbents of this class must demonstrate a commitment to practicing community policing, collaborative problem-solving, and intelligence-led policing-based solutions.

Requirements

• Graduation from U. S. high school or a G.E.D. certificate that meets scores established by the California P.O.S.T. Commission.
• Must be at least 20 ½ years of age on the day of written examination and 21 years of age at time of Police Academy graduation.
• A current, valid California Class C driver's license at time of appointment.
• Graduation from a California Peace Officers Standards and Training P.O.S.T. certified law enforcement academy within the last three years or an active P.O.S.T. certification.
• Candidates will be required to complete a water safety test demonstrating their ability to work on and near large bodies of water.

Nice To Haves

• Experience as a sworn peace officer.
• Knowledge of community policing and collaborative problem-solving techniques.

Responsibilities

• Performs armed patrol of San Diego Bay and Port tidelands and the San Diego International Airport on foot, bicycle, vessels, and other department vehicles to maintain security and order.
• Responds to and investigates calls for Harbor Police service regarding criminal, non-criminal, or emergency related activities.
• Conducts case or incident investigations and related follow-up activities, controls crime scenes, gathers, photographs, preserves and collects evidence.
• Responds to public service calls and complaints of potentially hostile situations.
• Serves subpoenas, warrants, summons, complaints, writs of attachment and execution, and eviction notices as necessary.
• Responds to maritime fires identified or reported and other fires such as building fires, vehicle fires, dumpster fires, and grass fires.
• Cooperates with local law enforcement and government agencies in the suppression and control of disruptive or illegal activities.
• Prepares and maintains written records, notes, logs, correspondence, legal documentation, and other reports.
• Safely and appropriately stores, maintains, calibrates, inspects, and utilizes police weapons and equipment.
• Performs crime prevention activities to include surveillance patrols and participating in community outreach programs.
• Stays current with knowledge related to public safety by attending professional conferences and in-service education programs.
• Demonstrates sensitivity to and understanding of historically minoritized groups.
• Prepares daily performance evaluations when assigned a Harbor Police Trainee.
• Identifies performance deficiencies in Harbor Police Officers assigned as trainees.
• Operates a marine craft to patrol San Diego Harbor, enforcing applicable federal, state and local waterway laws.
• Enforces applicable federal, state and local laws, codes and ordinances at the San Diego Regional Airport.
• Enforces parking regulations and traffic laws at the airport, harbor facilities and all other tideland areas.
• Provides information and assistance to the public.
• Seeks long-term solutions to criminal activity, including the practice of community policing.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health insurance.
• Retirement plans.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Professional development opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Support Activities for Transportation
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees