POLICE SUPPORT TECHNICIAN I

The Stockton Port District is seeking a trustworthy and multitasking individual to join our team as a Police Support Technician. 

Under direct supervision, the Police Support Technicians provide technical support to Port Police personnel in ensuring the safety of life and property in and around Port District grounds.

Review recruitment brochure by clicking here.

Examples of Duties:

• Controls access to Port entrances, verifying all persons allowed entry provide proper identification in accordance with state and federal laws and regulations.
• Coordinates vessel movement and docking; maintains radio contact with vessels transiting the Stockton Deepwater Ship Channel; provides information to vessels; assists vessels by ordering tugboats and maintaining contact with lead linesmen.
• Monitors local agency radio frequencies and security cameras, keeping alert for any emergency or unusual incidents occurring on or around Port District grounds.
• Produces and maintains various reports and logs dealing with incidents, visitors, radio traffic, vessel movement and security.
• Receives confidential criminal history information via telephone from other agencies or operates/monitors CLETS terminal; maintains required certification.
• Receives urgent and non-urgent calls from public and other public agencies requesting Port police assistance; prioritizes and screens calls for service to determine nature of problems; provides factual information to responding police personnel; directs calls or notifies appropriate personnel as necessary.
• Dispatches Port Police staff according to established guidelines; maintains status of field staff; advises Port Police and other agencies as applicable of emergency situations and other law enforcement related matters.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Review full job description for complete list of duties by clicking here.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

Must have the ability to satisfactorily attain the knowledge, skills and abilities to adequately perform standards of the job within an acceptable timeframe as determined by the Chief of Police.

Education and/or Experience:  A high school diploma or equivalent plus education and/or work experience demonstrating strong work ethic, ability to learn and effective multi-tasking skills. Prior experience at or associated with the Port of Stockton is qualifying. Work experience and education with an emphasis in criminal justice or law enforcement highly desirable. Other relevant experience may be considered.  

Certificates, Licenses or Registrations:  Must possess and maintain a valid California driver’s license and be insurable under the Port’s liability policy or provide other insurance acceptable to the Port. Must pass POST background investigation to include credit check and be able to obtain and maintain a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) card.

Application Instructions:
Apply online by clicking on the "Apply" link at the top of this announcement. If this is the first time applying for a position using governmentjobs.com you will be prompted to create a new user account, otherwise log in with your username and password. Your application and responses to any supplemental questions will be used to evaluate your qualifications for this position. 

It is suggested that your application include the following:

• List any relevant experience and education that demonstrates that you qualify for the position.
• List all periods of employment for at least the past 10 years, beginning with your most recent or present employer.
• Separately list each position held, including different positions with the same employer.
• A resume may be attached to your application but will not substitute for the proper completion of your application. 
• Applications that are not properly completed may be rejected.

Prior to submitting your application, verify it reflects all relevant experience and education.

Incomplete responses, false statements, omission, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process. Your responses should be consistent with the information provided on your application. Please provide succinct, concise, descriptive, and detailed information for each question. If you have no experience, write "no experience" for the appropriate question.

Email Notices:
Email is the primary way that the Human Resources Department will communicate with you. Please check your email account (including the SPAM folder) on a regular basis for any emails related to the application or selection process. Emails from the Port of Stockton will come from "governmentjobs.com." If you change your email address after submitting your application, please visit governmentjobs.com and update your profile.

NEO GOV Customer Service:
The customer service phone number is 1-855-524-5627. Applicants can seek assistance Monday-Friday from 6:00 am to 6:00 pm PST.

About the Port:


The Port of Stockton was established under the California Harbors and Navigation Code. It is governed by a seven-member Board of Commissioners (Board). Four commissioners are appointed by the Stockton City Council and three by the San Joaquin County Board of Supervisors. The day-to-day administration of Port operations is under the direction of the Port Director who is selected by and serves at the will of the Board.

The Port is a deep-water port located seventy-five miles inland from San Francisco, in the agricultural heartland of California in San Joaquin County. The Port owns and operates marine terminals which are used to load and unload cargo from ships, barges, trucks, and railcars, and to store cargos. Cargos handled by the Port include various dry and liquid bulk, general, and project cargos in the agriculture, foods, infrastructure and building, energy, and renewable fuels commodity sectors. The Port also leases land and warehousing facilities to a number of diverse tenants. Port operations are self-supporting and receive no direct tax subsidies. To view the 2025 informational flyer, click here.

The Port plays an important role in providing regional industry and shippers’ access to the international export and import marketplace. Through the Port's facilities, regional products are shipped both economically and efficiently. The Port operates within Foreign Trade Zone #231 and offers its customer the flexibility and advantages of operating within those regulations.