Port Police Officer - Port Of Corpus Christi

PORT POLICE OFFICER

PORT POLICE OFFICERPort of Corpus Christi Authority (PCCA) is currently seeking alert andcommitted Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE)Certified Peace Officers to join our law enforcement team at thePCCA Police Department (PPD). PPD is committed to servicing andprotecting PCCA tenants, customers, employees, visitors, and PCCAproperty.Under the supervision of a PPD Police Sergeant, PCCA Certified Peace Officers are responsible for theenforcement of laws and the protection of life and property within the jurisdiction of PCCA. The PPDutilizes certified Texas peace officers, port employed & contract security officers, land and marinepatrols, video surveillance, and physical barriers to provide for the safe, secure and efficient flow ofcommerce through PCCA.THE PORT POLICE OFFICER:Enforces and complies with applicable Federaland State laws, including, but not limited to,Texas Penal Code and Code of CriminalProcedure, PCCA Ordinances and TariffsCoordinates with Local, State and Federal lawenforcement agenciesPatrols PCCA property by foot, vehicle and vesselas needed and periodically conducts vehicular,vessel, and cargo searchesProvides assistance and guidance to PCCA andContract Security Officers concerning all aspectsof port security, particularly access controlprocedures and screening of personnelrequesting access to PCCAPromptly and appropriately responds to crimes inprogress or dispatched calls; engages inapprehension, detention and arrest of individualsin a professional mannerPlans, organizes and conducts variety of criminalinvestigative and analytical assignments withsupervisory approval, including but not limited to,analyzingallegations,recommendinginvestigative resources and collateral support,investigating allegations of crimes, crime scenes,and misconduct; conducting interviews, collectingevidence, conducting employee/ applicantbackground investigations and periodic updates,planning and conducting surveillance andundercover work, arresting violators of State andU.S. laws, conducting searches and seizuresincident to the arrest or by warrantPrepare reports and present findings orally and inwriting to managers, prosecutors, and other highlevel officials; testify as a government witnessbefore Grand Juries and in courts regardingcriminal cases and at administrative hearings innon-criminal cases as necessary and withsupervisory approvalCommunicates effectively with the general public,PCC employees, tenants, vendors and those whohave official business on PCCA propertyAdheres to PCCA policy, including departmentstandard operating procedures, maintains goodemployee relations, competence, professionalismand ethical standards both on and off-dutyFollows proper safety precautions when operatingvehicles, vessels, equipment, materials andweaponsPrepares reports, letters and correspondence in anaccurate,comprehensible,and professionalmanner maintaining confidentialityAttends mandatory PCCA training/testing in 33 CFR105 and training in ICS 100, 200, 700 and 800 andadheres to and stays abreast of the contentsthereof. Prepares and executes Declarations ofSecurityWorks varying schedules to include a schedule of12-hour rotating shifts, 4 days on and 4 days offincluding nights, weekends and holidays and24/7/365 call in for special needs or emergencies.Functions in pre-and post-disaster preparedness as aTier 1 employeewww.portofcc.com2

CANDIDATE PROFILEThe preferred candidate for this position should be a disciplined, perceptive law enforcementofficer, expected to possess exceptional work ethic and integrity, and ability to communicateeffectively with the public, PCCA stakeholders, and staff. He/she must be available to work varyingschedules of 12-hour rotating shifts (4 days on/4 days off, including nights, weekends andholidays) and on-call duty. The successful candidate for this position must be willing to undergo abackground investigation, a credit report inquiry, and post-offer physical and psychologicalevaluation, as well as post-offer and random drug testing. He/she must possess:ESSENTIAL SKILLS:High school diploma or GEDCertification by TCOLE as Texas Peace OfficerValid driver’s license and good driving record (mustnot have received any traffic citations or beeninvolved in any chargeable traffic accidents in thepast two years)Eligible to obtain a Transportation WorkerIdentification Card (TWIC) in accordance with 33 CFR101.514 (TWIC Requirement) for access to restrictedareas utilizing TWIC credentials; disqualifyingbackground criteria for TWIC provided in 49 CFR1572Must obtain and maintain current CPR certificationwith the use of AEDMinimum four years full-time police officer oracceptable equivalent experience» Working knowledge of the Texas Penal Code andCode of Criminal Procedure» Adept with pistol, shotgun, rifle and at operatinga motor vehicle» Knowledgeable of TCOLE Rules and Regulations,Instructor Certificate preferred» Knowledgeable of the Chemical Facility AntiTerrorism Standard (CFATS) preferred» Familiar with the inner workings of relevantagencies preferredProficiency with a personal computer and officeequipment» Ability to complete accurate, concise written reports,to read and understand policies, rules, regulations,instructions, laws and law enforcement literature» Effective collaboration, partnership and problem-solvingskills; ability to foster cooperative working relationshipswith and among federal, state, local and private industrypartners» Demonstrated proficiency of the English language;effective verbal and written communication skills; oral andwritten proficiency in the Spanish language preferred» Ability to fit well within an energetic and dedicated teamand be responsive/responsible to supervision» Must possess self-control, tact, good judgment,emotional and mental stability; must be reliable,trustworthy, dependable and maintain a goodattendance and on-time record» Customer service orientedAbility to respond physically and verbally to physicalencounters and attacks and pursue and apprehendassailants on foot or by vehicle, encounter physicaldanger and hazards associated with protecting personsand PCC property» Ability to perform essential job functions, including butnot limited to, standing, walking, reaching, grabbing,grasping, stooping, kneeling, twisting, squatting,crouching, crawling, lifting, dragging, pulling and pushingvarying amounts of weights, with or without reasonableaccommodation» Communicating verbally, in writing, and over devicessuch as the phone, radios, and walkie- talkies» Maintaining balance in adverse conditions, includingwhile underway in patrol boat, rough waters, sudden andabrupt up and down, side to side motions» Work in both general office environment and extremeand adverse hot/cold/wet weather conditions, and PCCassociated fumes and/or airborne particles, andmoderate noise levels» Operate light-weight highway vehicles and body-worncameraswww.portofcc.com3

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:Our employees enjoy a fabulous benefits packageincludingCompetitive salary paid bi-weekly: salaryminimum 23.13 per hourTexas County & District Retirement System(TCDRS) retirement plan457 deferred compensation plansFlexible Spending AccountLow-cost, high quality benefit package, health,dental & vision plan with on-site wellness programLife insurance and long-term disability plansPaid leave (vacation/sick/bereavement)Eleven paid holidaysHealth club benefitAccess to physical fitness equipment availableTuition reimbursementPasses to local venues, such as the TexasState Aquarium and the USS LexingtonMuseumAPPLICATION PROCESSInterested and qualified candidates may apply online at www.portofcc.com or by contactingWorkforce Solutions of the Coastal Bend at (361) 882-7491. Candidates must provide copiesof three (3) self-authored, written reports which have been submitted to an employer withinthe last year. Successful candidates will be required to undergo a background investigation,a credit report inquiry, and post-offer physical and psychological evaluation and drug-testingand must submit the following information:TCOLE Training RecordsHigh School Diploma and/or College TranscriptsDD214 (copy) 4 (if applicable)Applications and resumes must be submitted to the PCCA Human Resources Department onor before September 21, 2018 by 4:00 pm CST.PCCA will review submittals and only the mosthighly qualified candidates will be invited for ameeting to further discuss the Port PoliceOfficer position.PCCA is an Equal Opportunity Employerwww.portofcc.com4

ABOUT PORT CORPUS CHRISTIIt is the mission of Port Corpus Christi to leverage commerce to drive prosperity. The Port’svision is “to be the energy Port of the Americas.” It has already achieved that status as the 4thlargest Port in the United States in total tonnage. 100-million revenue tons in 2017 (4th in nation)Significant Diversification of Cargo & Customers 85,000 PCCA related jobs with 200 employeesOperating Revenues of Nearly 100-Million 335-Million State and Local Tax RevenueTotal Assets in Excess of 700-MillionOver 25,000 acres under managementCapital Expenditures in PCCA InfrastructurePublic Corporation and Texas Political Subdivision10-Year 1-Billion Capital Investment Projectexceed 100-Million annuallyEnvironmental Investments 25-MillionPCCA facilitates the movement of goodsall over the world - from petrochemicalto agriculture and wind components tohot briquette iron.PCCA is a recognized leader inenvironmental initiatives and stewardship.PCCA's Engineering Services Departmentis responsible for execution of more than 700-million in capital projects over thenext decade.Corpus Christi is a coastal city in South Texaswith a temperate climate and friendly people.PCCA is protected by a state-of-the-artsecurity department, with a fully swornpolice forcePCCA operations are guided by anEnvironmental Management System,ISO 14001, providing environmentalawareness and protection of assets.The region features miles of natural nalnumerousfestivals,entertainment venues and culinary options. Astronglocalworkforceisbolsteredbyexceptional higher education opportunities atTexas A & M University Corpus Christi andthrough the Del Mar College System. With aPCCA is governed by a seven-memberboard with appointees from the City ofCorpus Christi, Nueces County and SanPatricio County.metropolitan area of nearly half a millionpeople, the city is packed with modernamenities and traditional comfort.www.portofcc.com5

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ABOUT PORT CORPUS CHRISTI It is the mission of Port Corpus Christi to leverage commerce to drive prosperity. The Port's vision is "to be the energy Port of the Americas." It has already achieved that status as the 4th largest Port in the United States in total tonnage. 100-million revenue tons in 2017 (4th in nation)