Maritime Security Officer

## 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. ## Minimum Qualifications - 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. ## Additional Information - 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 man-made 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.