What are the responsibilities and job description for the Flex Security Officer position at Port of Tacoma?
These positions are responsible for the protection of life and property throughout the Port area and the immediate environment and are proprietary security officers authorized to carry a firearm charged with the safety, security and protection of port personnel, its stakeholders and all properties in accordance with federal, state and local laws. In addition, these positions must follow all security, traffic and safety rules and regulations and engage in support activities to first responders.
Flex Security positions are entitled to paid time off and health and welfare benefits in accordance with the collective bargaining agreement. They are assigned to a flexible watch shift within their 40-hour workweek.
Minimum of three (3) years’ experience as a security or police officer (civilian or military). Must have training and experience in the safe and proper use of firearms and must maintain an excellent driving record. Must maintain a valid Washington State Driver License and a valid State of Washington License to Carry a Concealed Pistol and also maintain eligibility to possess this license. Must have knowledge of the following: the use, care and safe handling of firearms, laws controlling, and the procedures, practices and techniques necessary to execute Port of Tacoma Patrol operations; laws, codes and regulations concerning port security activities, transportation security incidents, criminal activity, emergency response, Incident Command Structure and National Incident Management System, and others as applicable; techniques, practice and procedures necessary for effective interaction with the general public, victims, suspects and officers of other agencies and municipalities; Port security duty manuals, facility security plans, departmental organizations, administrative direction and culture and all other applicable regulations and policies; basic personal computer and technology skills.
Must be skilled in the following: use and care of firearms and radio communications equipment; executing policing and security performance tasks as they relate to port operations and waterfront activities, including physical, supply chain, waterways and information security; execution of first responder, investigative duties and emergency vehicle operations; usage and application of defensive tactics, use of force policies, intermediate weapons, standard policing and tactical equipment, the National Incident Management System/Incident Command Structure, and others.
Must have the ability to: cope with situations firmly, courteously, tactfully and with respect for the rights of others; analyze situations quickly and objectively, and to determine a proper course of action to be taken; understand and carry out oral and written instructions; write and speak effectively, accurately and comprehensively; learn administrative procedures connected with port security work; maintain eligibility for commissioning by state or city police and the county sheriff; sustain unquestionable integrity and be bondable; physically perform all assigned duties; maintain an excellent driving record; respond favorably to stress; sustain strong anger management skills and maintain a high degree of emotional stability; effectively operate computers and their appropriate software programs; serve as a first responder in emergency situations and perform first aid procedures, including CPR.
Must be willing to work any shift. Duties and responsibilities are performed mostly in a field environment, while executing port security and policing activities. Operates from a Port vehicle or on-foot, executes operations in an office and a variety of field areas and environments, and performs duties in unpredictable conditions and frequent exercise of moderate physical effort.
Flex Security positions are entitled to paid time off and health and welfare benefits in accordance with the collective bargaining agreement. They are assigned to a flexible watch shift within their 40-hour workweek.
- Enforce all applicable port security-related federal, state and local laws and regulations and the general law and order of the Port of Tacoma community.
- Execute Port of Tacoma security duties encompassing the physical security of all port areas, waterways and adjacent port shoreline security, information security (protecting sensitive security information), supply-chain security and others. Monitor and control access in/out of Port facilities at assigned hours.
- Dedicated exclusively to 24-hour port safety and security activities, responsible for patrol and surveillance of the Port of Tacoma and neighboring port industrial communities. Executes command, control, communications, and intelligence (C3I) duties at control center.
- Maintains the safety and security of all employees, labor, and other waterfront stakeholders (including cargo and vessel operations). Officers patrol the Port of Tacoma waterfront by foot, vehicle, and other means, including electronically.
- Oversee public safety as well as environmental and maritime-related safety regulations. Supports maintenance of free flow of commerce and produces a safe and secure environment that promotes uninterrupted Port operations.
- Responsible for the prevention of transportation security incidents, security breaches, and crime within the assigned port areas.
- Take proper action at the scene of transportation security and criminal incidents, to include executing requests for assistance, evacuation of personnel, administering first aid, gathering evidence, identifying witnesses, drafting incident reports, participating in Incident Command structure, and others.
- Conduct initial traffic, accident and other port security-related investigations, including cargo loss and general theft.
- Execute surveillance of operations terminals and cargo storage areas and conduct physical inspections of terminal buildings, operational areas, waterways, etc.
- Enforce vehicle and pedestrian traffic control, correct and report traffic and safety hazards observed to the appropriate authorities. Initiate and submit daily reports covering port security and shift activities/assignments.
- Maintain communications and respond to assistance and other related activities of other law enforcement agencies.
- Monitors vessel berthing in Port operated terminals to ensure safe and secure docking, issue declarations of security.
Minimum of three (3) years’ experience as a security or police officer (civilian or military). Must have training and experience in the safe and proper use of firearms and must maintain an excellent driving record. Must maintain a valid Washington State Driver License and a valid State of Washington License to Carry a Concealed Pistol and also maintain eligibility to possess this license. Must have knowledge of the following: the use, care and safe handling of firearms, laws controlling, and the procedures, practices and techniques necessary to execute Port of Tacoma Patrol operations; laws, codes and regulations concerning port security activities, transportation security incidents, criminal activity, emergency response, Incident Command Structure and National Incident Management System, and others as applicable; techniques, practice and procedures necessary for effective interaction with the general public, victims, suspects and officers of other agencies and municipalities; Port security duty manuals, facility security plans, departmental organizations, administrative direction and culture and all other applicable regulations and policies; basic personal computer and technology skills.
Must be skilled in the following: use and care of firearms and radio communications equipment; executing policing and security performance tasks as they relate to port operations and waterfront activities, including physical, supply chain, waterways and information security; execution of first responder, investigative duties and emergency vehicle operations; usage and application of defensive tactics, use of force policies, intermediate weapons, standard policing and tactical equipment, the National Incident Management System/Incident Command Structure, and others.
Must have the ability to: cope with situations firmly, courteously, tactfully and with respect for the rights of others; analyze situations quickly and objectively, and to determine a proper course of action to be taken; understand and carry out oral and written instructions; write and speak effectively, accurately and comprehensively; learn administrative procedures connected with port security work; maintain eligibility for commissioning by state or city police and the county sheriff; sustain unquestionable integrity and be bondable; physically perform all assigned duties; maintain an excellent driving record; respond favorably to stress; sustain strong anger management skills and maintain a high degree of emotional stability; effectively operate computers and their appropriate software programs; serve as a first responder in emergency situations and perform first aid procedures, including CPR.
Must be willing to work any shift. Duties and responsibilities are performed mostly in a field environment, while executing port security and policing activities. Operates from a Port vehicle or on-foot, executes operations in an office and a variety of field areas and environments, and performs duties in unpredictable conditions and frequent exercise of moderate physical effort.
Salary : $48 - $53
