Police Support Technician I

Port of Stockton • Stockton, CA

8d • Onsite

About The Position

The Stockton Port District is seeking a trustworthy and multitasking individual to join our team as a Police Support Technician. Under direct supervision, the Police Support Technicians provide technical support to Port Police personnel in ensuring the safety of life and property in and around Port District grounds.

Requirements

• Ability to satisfactorily attain the knowledge, skills and abilities to adequately perform standards of the job within an acceptable timeframe as determined by the Chief of Police.
• A high school diploma or equivalent plus education and/or work experience demonstrating strong work ethic, ability to learn and effective multi-tasking skills.
• Prior experience at or associated with the Port of Stockton is qualifying.
• Must possess and maintain a valid California driver’s license and be insurable under the Port’s liability policy or provide other insurance acceptable to the Port.
• Must pass POST background investigation to include credit check and be able to obtain and maintain a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) card.

Nice To Haves

• Work experience and education with an emphasis in criminal justice or law enforcement highly desirable.
• Other relevant experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Controls access to Port entrances, verifying all persons allowed entry provide proper identification in accordance with state and federal laws and regulations.
• Coordinates vessel movement and docking; maintains radio contact with vessels transiting the Stockton Deepwater Ship Channel; provides information to vessels; assists vessels by ordering tugboats and maintaining contact with lead linesmen.
• Monitors local agency radio frequencies and security cameras, keeping alert for any emergency or unusual incidents occurring on or around Port District grounds.
• Produces and maintains various reports and logs dealing with incidents, visitors, radio traffic, vessel movement and security.
• Receives confidential criminal history information via telephone from other agencies or operates/monitors CLETS terminal; maintains required certification.
• Receives urgent and non-urgent calls from public and other public agencies requesting Port police assistance; prioritizes and screens calls for service to determine nature of problems; provides factual information to responding police personnel; directs calls or notifies appropriate personnel as necessary.
• Dispatches Port Police staff according to established guidelines; maintains status of field staff; advises Port Police and other agencies as applicable of emergency situations and other law enforcement related matters.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED