PORT SECURITY OFFICER

Tampa Port Authority•Tampa, FL

10h•$45,953 - $90,527•Onsite

About The Position

Performs armed security and traffic control duties at Port Tampa Bay’s public docks, waterways and peripheral areas. This role involves checking and securing buildings, investigating incidents, preparing reports, detaining individuals suspected of violations, testifying in court, rendering first aid, providing public assistance, checking vendor licensing, and maintaining patrol vehicles and equipment.

Requirements

Graduation from high school or possession of a GED Certificate.
One or more years of experience as a security guard, security officer, law enforcement officer or detention officer.
Possession of a valid State of Florida Class D (Security Officer) License; and Class G (Statewide Firearm License); or current active duty sworn law enforcement officer.
Possession of a valid Driver's License.
Ability to follow oral and written instruction.
Ability to enforce rules, regulations and ordinances tactfully, firmly and impartially.
Ability to work under stressful conditions.
Ability to disseminate emergency information.
Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Ability to safely operate a motor vehicle.
Ability and willingness to work outside in a subtropical climate, adverse weather and hazardous conditions.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
Ability to use a computer and related software.
Ability to work a shift schedule.
Ability to communicate effectively in both written and verbal formats.
Must possess honesty, integrity and sound professional judgment.
Ability to interact effectively, confidently and professionally with PTB officials and employees, other government officials, PTB tenants and the general public.
Incumbent must possess a current and valid Florida Motor Vehicle Operator’s License or capable of obtaining one within thirty days from the date of hire.
Incumbent must possess a current and valid Florida Class “D” and “G” Security Guard License; or if current active duty sworn law enforcement officer must obtain Florida Class “D” and “G” Security Guard License within thirty days from the date of hire.
Must successfully pass a seaport security background check and compliance for a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC).

Nice To Haves

Any equivalent combination of education, training and experience that would reasonably be expected to provide the job-related competencies listed above.

Responsibilities

Checks and secures buildings, gates, doors and windows in accordance with security directives and procedures.
Investigates and determines responsibility for incidents involving damage, personal injury, vehicle accidents, thefts, trespassing and other violations involving port property and facilities.
Prepares reports, logs and other correspondence in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and directives to document circumstances and activities.
Detains individuals suspected of committing violations within the Port Authority's area of responsibility and notifies the appropriate law enforcement agency.
Testifies in court to provide an accurate account of investigation findings and incidents.
Performs traffic control duties at accident locations and at traffic control points within port boundaries.
Renders First Aid or Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) as needed.
Provides information and assistance to the public concerning port operations.
Checks the licensing of vendors, agents, merchants, drivers and other parties calling on a ship to ensure they are properly licensed.
Maintains patrol vehicle, assigned weapon and related equipment to ensure operational readiness.
Perform other duties as assigned.