Port Security Officer

Job Title: Port Security Officer

Salary range: $22.00 - $26.00 DOE

Location: Sitka

Department: Harbors

Hours: Temporary Seasonal

Start date: 05/01/2024

Job Description:

City and Borough of Sitka is an equal opportunity employer.

General Statement of Duties

These positions are for the 2024 cruise ship season.  Shifts will vary with Cruise Ship Schedule. Overtime may be required.  These positions will not exceed seven (7) months. 

Distinguishing Features of the Class

Under general supervision, provides restricted and non-restricted port patrols in accordance with Sitka Facility Security Plan (FSP) The Port Security must perform these duties in a manner that reflects positively on the City of Sitka and the Harbor Department.

Representative Duties - The following duties are typical for this classification.  Incumbents may not perform all the listed duties and/or may be required to perform additional or different duties from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices:

  • Provides security patrols for restricted and non-restricted areas of the Port.  Understands and implements various Maritime Security (MARSEC) Level changes and implements required Port enforcement action. 
  • Responds to security threats and breaches, reporting such activities to the appropriate personnel.
  • Conducts random vehicle/passenger screening. 
  • Uses handheld radios and cell phones.
  • Performs other duties as assigned or as required by the position.

Qualifications - The following generally describes the knowledge, skills and abilities required to enter the job and/or be learned within a short period of time to successfully perform the assigned duties:

KNOWLEDGE OF:

  • Current security threats and patterns
  • Techniques used to circumvent security measures
  • Crowd management and control techniques
  • Emergency procedures and contingency plans
  • Inspection, control, and monitoring techniques
  • Relevant aspects of the security plan
  • Methods of physical screening of persons, personal effects, cargo, and vehicles

Ability To:

  • Recognize characteristics and behavioral patterns of persons who are potential security threats
  • Recognize and detect dangerous substances and devices

Education and Experience Guidelines - Any combination of education and experience that would be likely to provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying.  A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

     Education/Training:

  •  Equivalent of high school level competency in reading, writing, and mathematics (required)

     Experience:

  • Equivalent of one year employment in a position demonstrating capability to work responsibly with minimal supervision required. 
  • Experience in marine oriented positions preferred. 
  • Good communication and customer service skills are required.

License or Certificate:

Possession of, or ability to obtain, a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) Card.

Physical Demands and Working Environment - The conditions herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to

  • Successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

Environment:  Outdoor field environment; all types of weather, temperature conditions, work/walk on various types of surfaces.  Routine contact with the public and tourist industry.

Physical Abilities:

Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in a field environment; to walk and stand for prolonged periods of time; and verbally communicate to exchange information.

Visual:

See in the normal visual range with or without correction.

Hearing:

Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction.

Confidentiality:

Employees must maintain the confidentiality of all sensitive personal and/or private information obtained or observed   in the performance of their job.

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