Job Description

Maritime Officers serve in purpose and action to detect and prevent security threats that may affect ships or port facilities. Maritime Officers are tasked with providing access control, inspection, patrol, and administrative services in concurrence with Florida State Statute 311 and Title 33 of the Code of Federal Regulations. Officers provide vital services in the deterrence, detection, and disruption of security threats. Maritime Officers work under the direction of Law Enforcement to promote public safety and the free flow of legitimate trade and travel. The tasks below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional tasks related to the type of work of the class as necessary. Perform access control driver screening for secure / restricted areas. Conduct vehicle security inspections. Issue temporary access credentials. Screening embarking / debarking foreign and U.S. Mariners. Enact MARSEC Protocols as directed. Conduct security patrols of cargo and cruise terminal areas. Provide access control to inactive cruise terminals and cargo gates. Provide TWIC escorts as directed. Provide security for special terminal (public) events as directed. Provide security and administrative support at the Maritime Center as necessary. Participate in the training of new employees as directed. Conduct fuel pipeline inspections. Submit maintenance work order for supervisory review. Provide active pier (vessel) security as directed. Conduct garage (parking lot) security patrols. Provide information and assistance to Port visitors. Maintain knowledge of current security threats and patterns. Recognize and detect dangerous substances and devices. Provide due care for department vehicles, equipment and uniforms in accordance with standing Department Policies and Procedures. Regular dependable and punctual attendance is an essential function of this job. High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED). Valid Florida Class E Driver's License (Must maintain for the duration of employment.) This position requires successful completion of Sheriff's Office pre-employment medical Physical and psychological examination. Minimum of six months security related or law enforcement experience preferred. Maritime Officers may be required to work varied schedules including days, evenings, midnights, weekends, and holidays. Schedules are 6:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. with rotating weekends off. In the event of a hurricane, major storm, natural or manmade disaster that may threaten the area, the employee will be expected to work. Successful completion of a criminal background investigation including polygraph, reference/employment/neighborhood checks. submit to screening for illegal drug use prior to assuming position and will be subject to return to duty, post-accident and/or random and reasonable suspicion drug tests while employed with BCSO. During an emergency, the Sheriff will determine who is considered an emergency responder and whose work is necessary to maintain the operation of law enforcement and correctional facilities. This determination is subject to change based on staffing and the operational needs of the agency. The Brevard County Sheriff's Office is an Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), gender identity, and sexual orientation, national origin, age (over 40), disability or genetic information in employment practices. We encourage veterans, service members and their spouses and family members to apply for employment with this agency, qualified applicants will receive preference and priority in hiring decisions. ADA requires the Sheriff's Office to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. Job applicants and current employees are invited to discuss accommodations. #J-18808-Ljbffr Governmentjobs.com

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Holiday work, Temporary work, Night shift, Afternoon shift,

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