Harbor Patrol Officer I

Under general supervision, performs a wide variety of patrol and related duties involving the operation and safety of the City’s harbor, including assigning boats to moorings, assisting the boating public in securing moorings, collecting fees, and patrolling harbor area by boat, foot, and car; explains and enforces usage rules; provides weather and sea condition information to the National Weather Service and the general public; responds to emergency situations; works with other law enforcement agencies, fire, rescue, paramedics, and others as required; performs related work as assigned. Applications may be picked up at Avalon City Hall from the Front Counter, 410 Avalon Canyon Road, Avalon CA 90704, Monday – Thursday 8 am to 5 pm, Fridays from 8 am to 12 noon. City Hall is closed for lunch from 12 noon to 1 pm, Monday through Thursday. Online applications are available 24/7 by visiting our website at www.CityofAvalon.com/humanresources. The City is developing a hiring list, applications will be reviewed, and those candidates whose experience closely fit the needs of the City shall be invited to continue in the recruitment process. The final candidate must successfully complete a thorough background check pre-employment physical, drug screen and live scan.

Qualifications

Knowledge of:

• Principles and practices of emergency response, including principles and practices of Marine firefighting, rescue, and emergency medical situations as they apply to harbor operations.
• Methods and techniques for operation and maintenance of patrol boats and related equipment in a safe manner under patrol and emergency conditions.
• Methods and practices of operation of radio and telephone communication equipment.
• Applicable Federal, State, and local laws, regulatory codes, ordinances, procedures, and court decisions relevant to assigned area of responsibility. Safety practices and equipment related to the work.
• Techniques of first aid and CPR.
• Modern office practices, methods, and computer equipment and applications related to the work.
• Techniques of safely towing marine vessels, including during inclement weather situations
• Customer services techniques and methods, including assessing and taking in fees, responding to inquiries, concerns and complaints, and other related administrative duties.
• English usage, grammar, spelling, vocabulary, and punctuation.
• Techniques for effectively dealing with individuals of various ages, various socio-economic and ethnic groups, and effectively representing the City in contacts with the public.
• Techniques for providing a high level of customer service by effectively dealing with the public, vendors, contractors, and City staff. Special Requirements

Ability to:

• Learn, explain, and apply boating and harbor rules and regulations.
• Analyze boating and mooring situations and adopt effective courses of action.
• Conduct safety inspections and establish safe procedures.
• Operate a variety of marine vessels in varying weather and sea conditions; tow and maneuver ocean-going vessels in emergencies.
• Make sound, independent decisions in emergencies.
• Safely tow marine vessels, including during inclement weather situations.
• Organize own work, set priorities, and meet critical time deadlines.
• Operate the equipment and vehicles of the department in a safe and responsible manner.
• Operate modern office equipment, including computer equipment and software programs.
• Use English effectively to communicate in person, over the telephone, and in writing.
• Use tact, initiative, prudence, and independent judgment within general policy, procedural, and legal guidelines.
• Establish, maintain, and foster positive and effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work. Miscellaneous Information

Education and Experience:

Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be: Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth (12th) grade. Experience working in a marine environment, including the operation of a marine vessel and working directly with the public is highly desirable. Experience working in a marine environment, including the operation of a marine vessel and working directly with the public is highly desirable.

License:

Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid California Driver’s License by time of appointment.

• Possession of a Professional Rescuer (First Aid and CPR) Certification.
• Possession of an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) Certification.
• Possession of a 832 P.C. Arrest and Control Certificate (40 hour course) approved by the California State Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) within six months of appointment.
• Certified to use California Justice Information System (CJIS) through Justice Data Interface Controller (JDIC) computer.
• Possession of a Coast Guard Merchant Mariner credential with towing endorsement within three years of appointment.