Harbor Officer

The City of Kodiak is recruiting for a full-time

Harbor Officer

in the Harbor Department.

The Department is looking for an experienced team player that has a desire to be a part of a

highly engaged

Harbor Department working hard to serve the needs of our community.

Under supervision, this position is responsible for overseeing the security, maintenance, and safe usage of all City port, harbor, and shipyard facilities. Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to: patrolling all areas of the facilities by foot, vehicle and vessel; conducting vessel counts; conducting routine maintenance activities; set up and patrol restricted areas for federally protected vessels; securing vessels at docks; operating a variety of light equipment and vehicles; enforcing harbor policies through verbal warnings and/or tickets; and operating harbor vessels to provide emergency response for disabled vessels, fires and lost persons.

The Harbor Department provides a variety of services and programs to support and enrich the lives of the residents of Kodiak. The Harbor Officer must perform duties in a manner that reflects positively on the City and the Department.

Examples Of Essential Duties

Secures the City facilities by performing foot patrols, vehicle patrols, and vessel patrols, which includes: conducting vessel counts; securing vessel lines; enforcing harbor policies through verbal warnings and/or tickets; providing emergency response for disabled vessels, fires, flooding, and lost persons; and performing related duties.

Performs routine maintenance in the facilities, which may include picking up garbage, providing jump starts, operating light equipment and vehicles to transport materials, and performing related duties.

Set up and maintain security zones in accordance with Federal Maritime Security and local facility security plans.

Maintain accurate daily activity logs and vessel inventory.

Prepares written reports and maintains records of crimes, injuries, incidents, and harbor accidents.

Provides assistance to citizens, which may include: providing directions; escorting individuals; communicating harbor policies; providing general information in person, over the phone and by radio; providing first aid and CPR in emergency situations; and performing related duties.

Recognize potential hazardous situations and contact appropriate persons as needed.

Performs other duties as assigned.