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Golden Gate Bridge Highway and Transportation District
Bridge Patrol Officer
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What they do
A Law Enforcement Officer enforces jurisdictional laws, maintains public safety, and protects property and people in the community. Patrols neighborhoods, responds to emergency calls and crime scenes, watches for traffic and driving violations. Authorized to arrest criminals; prepares cases and testifies in court.
$95,085 / year median in California
+8% projected growth
Job Description
Position Summary The Bridge Patrol Officer works in a fast paced and dynamic 24/7 department with 36 team members to ensure the efficient and effective daily operation and security of the Golden Gate Bridge and associated facilities. Responsibilities include critical infrastructure security, roadway and visitor safety, crisis intervention and suicide prevention, emergency roadway services, traffic management, parking enforcement, revenue collection, and customer service. The Bridge Patrol Officer serves as a customer contact and organizational ambassador for persons who drive, walk and bicycle the Golden Gate Bridge on a daily basis. Essential Responsibilities
- Patrols the Bridge and surrounding areas using patrol cars, bicycles, and motorized scooters for the purpose of providing security, suicide prevention/apprehension, and to provide assistance to the public
- Responds to all incidents on the Bridge and its approaches, such as accidents, attempted suicides, body retrieval from the South Tower moat and other areas near the Bridge
- Responds to medical emergencies and first- aid calls
- Enforces District ordinances and regulations on the Bridge and surrounding areas and on other District property
- Conducts preliminary investigations of motor vehicle accidents, suicides, and any other reportable incidents that occur on the Bridge or surrounding area
- Checks the District buildings for physical security
- Coordinates with the California Highway Patrol and other law enforcement agencies when needed
- Assists in the apprehension of possible suicides
- Assists with traffic and crowd control
- Performs traffic control and issues parking citations
- Operates tower elevators and performs driving duties as assigned
- Maintains positive public relations and performs preliminary investigations of complaints from the public
- Knows and follows the safety and health rules and safe working practices applicable to the job
- Regular and reliable attendance and performance is required