HARBOR PATROL OFFICER I-III bei City of Long Beach, CA

About the Department

Applications are available online beginning Friday, October 3, 2025, through 11:59 pm, Friday, October 17, 2025. 

SALARY INFORMATION:   

Grade I    -       $ 26.784 - $36.625 Hourly

Grade II   -       $ 27.963 - $37.857 Hourly

Grade III -        $ 32.420 - $44.081 Hourly

Position Duties

Under general supervision, performs a range of maritime security duties within the Port of Long Beach. Officers work a variety of patrol assignments to enforce authorized state and City laws, the Port Tariff, and environmental rules and regulations; respond to calls-for-service, traffic collisions and hazards; report navigational hazards; and inspect docks, wharves, channels and Port-controlled waterways, and reporting of hazardous material incidents. Primary duties include: provides support and risk assessment to the Regional Joint Command and Control Center, Terminal Operators, and the United States Coast Guard in relation to ongoing events and during periods of heightened awareness, including raised Maritime Security (MARSEC) and Homeland Security Advisory levels; patrols or guards assigned areas, responds to calls for service and enforces, via an authorizing ordinance, specific state and local laws and provisions of the Port Tariff; assesses and operationally implements information from specialized Port security systems that include CCTV cameras, radar, sonar, electronic access control, in-car video equipment and the Virtual Port Maritime Domain Awareness System; provides 24/7 coverage to identify, monitor, and address environmental, safety, security, and homeland security incidents in the Port; ensures the safe and efficient flow of traffic through the Harbor District using advanced traffic management techniques; implements diversified specific risk-based security protocols for Vessels of Interest and other planned or unplanned security deployments; safeguards a national critical infrastructure, by assessing maritime security threat levels and applying emergency response protocols and actions; supports specialized personnel who are responding to hazardous material incidents such as explosive components, chemical, radiological, biological and nuclear materials; This is not an inclusive list for the Harbor Patrol Officer I-III classification.  A complete list of examples of duties is detailed in the Harbor Patrol Officer I-III Classification Specification.

Minimum Qualifications

Graduation from high school or G.E.D. equivalent (proof will be required if you receive a conditional offer of employment)*. 

Grade Level I candidates will be required to complete the POST 832 course and field training program, prior to completion of the probationary period.

Grade Levels II-III candidates will be required to complete a comprehensive training program incorporating environmental; hazardous material; maritime security; and law enforcement coursework/certifications, within one year of appointment.

*Proof of required documents, such as degree or transcripts, must be uploaded to the online application at the time of filing. Any proofs submitted must contain either the applicant's name or other identifying characteristics on the form. Degrees must indicate the field of study and transcripts must indicate a field of study and degree conferred date. Candidates who possess degrees from colleges or universities outside the United States must attach proof of educational equivalence at the time of filing.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to operate a public safety radio while in control of a patrol vehicle with onboard computer;
• Ability to respond in a safe and timely manner in general emergency situations, in accordance with established policies/procedures; 
• Ability to exercise tact, self-restraint, judgment, maturity, and communicate effectively when dealing with a variety of people encountered in the course of work; 
• Ability to complete grammatically correct, legible, and accurate reports; and
• Ability to safely perform all assignments under all conditions.

Willingness to work overtime, weekends, and/or holiday hours. 

This position requires the ability to pass a thorough background investigation.

A valid California Class C driver's license must be submitted to the hiring department at the time of the selection.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Prior work in positions involving critical infrastructure, asset protection, security or similar duties;
• Certificates in First Aid, CPR, and/or AED;
• Effective use of computers and related software applications; and
• Bilingual/biliterate skills (Spanish, Khmer, or Tagalog).

Other Qualifications

EXAMINATION WEIGHTS:

Application and Supplemental Application......................................................Qualifying

Written Exam…………………....................................................................................... 100%

A minimum rating of 70 must be attained in order to pass the examination. Certification by score bands will be considered based on an analysis of exam results. This is a continuous eligible list, which means eligible lists may be established periodically and may expire six months from their effective date. Applicants may apply only once during a four-month period. Candidates meeting the minimum qualifications with applications received by October 14, 2025, will be invited with Test #01 candidates to the written exam.  Screening of applicants will be conducted on the basis of application and required supplemental application submitted.  Only those candidates showing the strongest backgrounds on the basis of comparative analysis will be invited to the examination process. Based on the number of applications accepted, the selection procedure may be changed.  In the event a revision is necessary, the affected persons will be notified.

In accordance with Civil Service Procedure 3.38, all eligible veterans that successfully qualify on any or all open-competitive examinations shall receive an additional credit of ten (10) points that will be added to their original passing score. Disabled veterans passing the examination shall receive a credit of fifteen (15) points that will be added to their original passing score. (A copy of the veterans DD-214, Member 4 form indicating honorable discharge must be attached to the application at the time of filing.)

If you have not received notification within two weeks of filing, please contact the Human Resources Department at (562) 570- 7008.

EQUITY AND INCLUSION

The City of Long Beach is committed to creating a workplace where every employee is valued for who they are. Having our workforce reflect the diversity of our community at various levels of the organization is a continuous goal embraced by our departments, management staff, and policymakers. To support efforts of fairness and diversity, City Leadership is committed to incorporating equity and inclusion into our work by supporting staff and community partners. We are committed to promoting transparency by publishing updated demographic information for employees, including workforce diversity data and pay by race and gender.

The City of Long Beach will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. You are not required to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until you receive a conditional job offer. If the City of Long Beach has concerns about a conviction that is directly related to the job after making a conditional job offer and conducting a background check, you will have the opportunity to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide evidence to mitigate concerns, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visiting https://calcivilrights.ca.gov/fair-chance-act

In support of the City's Language Access Policy, bilingual skills (Spanish, Khmer, and/or Tagalog) are desirable for positions interacting with the public.

This information is available in an alternative format by request at (562) 570-7008. If special accommodation is desired, please contact the Human Resources Department two (2) business days prior to the test at (562) 570-7008. For the hearing impaired, call (562) 570-6638. An Equal Opportunity Employer.

J.O.B. NM4AN-25               HPO:VC         HR 10/03/2025