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PORT OF CORPUS CHRISTI

Occupation:

Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers

Location:

CORPUS CHRISTI, TX - 78403

Job Type:

Regular, Full Time (30 Hours or More), Permanent Employment, Rotating Shift

Posted:

07/30/2026 Positions available: 1

Source:

WorkInTexas

Web Site:

WorkInTexas Onsite /

Remote:

Work onsite all of the time

Updated:

08/17/2026

Expires:

09/16/2026

Agency Job ID:

2026-00549 Job #: 17048424 Job Requirements and Properties Help for Job Requirements and Properties. Work Onsite Full Time Education High School Diploma or Equivalent Experience 36 Month(s) DL Required Language English, Very Well Schedule Full Time Job Type Regular Duration Permanent Employment Shift Rotating Shift Benefits Help for .

Job Summary Hiring Range:

$52,457.60 - $66,643.20/Year D.O.Q. Port of Corpus Christi Authority (PCCA) is currently seeking alert and committed Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) Certified Peace Officers to join our law enforcement team at the PCCA Police Department (PPD). PPD is committed to servicing and protecting PCCA tenants, customers, employees, visitors, and PCCA property.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Enforces and complies with Applicable Federal and State laws, including, but not limited to, Texas Penal Code and Code of Criminal Procedure, PCCA Ordinances and Tariffs Coordinates with Local, State and Federal law enforcement agencies Provides assistance and guidance to PCCA and Contract Security Officers concerning all aspects of port security, particularly access control procedures and screening of personnel requesting access to PCCA Plans, organizes and conducts variety of criminal investigative and analytical assignments with supervisory approval, including but not limited to, analyzing allegations, recommending investigative resources and collateral support, investigating allegations of crimes, crime scenes, and misconduct; conducting interviews, collecting evidence, conducting employee/ applicant background investigations and periodic updates, planning and conducting surveillance and undercover work, arresting violators of State and U.S. laws, conducting searches and seizures incident to the arrest or by warrant Prepares reports, letters and correspondence in an accurate, comprehensible, and professional manner maintaining confidentiality Attends mandatory PCCA training/testing in 33 CFR 105 and training in ICS 100, 200, 700 and 800 and adheres to and stays abreast of the contents thereof. Prepares and executes Declarations of Security Promptly and appropriately responds to crimes in progress or dispatched calls; engages in apprehension, detention and arrest of individuals in a professional manner Patrols PCCA property by foot, vehicle and vessel as needed and periodically conducts vehicular, vessel, and cargo searches Prepare reports and present findings orally and in writing to managers, prosecutors, and other high-level officials; testify as a government witness before Grand Juries and in courts regarding criminal cases and at administrative hearings in non-criminal cases as necessary and with supervisory approval Communicates effectively with the general public, PCC employees, tenants, vendors and those who have official business on PCCA property Adheres to PCCA policy, including department standard operating procedures, maintains good employee relations, competence, professionalism and ethical standards both on and off-duty Follows proper safety precautions when operating vehicles, vessels, equipment, materials and weapons Works varying schedules to include a schedule of 12-hour rotating shifts, 4 days on and 4 days off including nights, weekends and holidays and 24/7/365 call in for special needs or emergencies. Tier 1 status designation

CANDIDATE PROFILE

The preferred candidate for this position should be a disciplined, perceptive law enforcement officer, expected to possess exceptional work ethic and integrity, and ability to communicate effectively with the public, PCCA stakeholders, and staff. The successful candidate for this position must be willing to undergo a background investigation, a credit report inquiry, and post-offer physical and psychological evaluation, as well as post-offer and random drug testing.

He/she must possess:

EDUCATION & CREDENTIALS

High school diploma or GED Certification by TCOLE as Texas Peace Officer Valid driver's license and good driving record (must not have received any traffic citations or been involved in any chargeable traffic accidents in the past two years) Must obtain and maintain current CPR certification with the use of AED Ability to obtain and maintain a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) during course of employment

EXPERIENCE & JOB KNOWLEDGE

Minimum three years full-time police officer or acceptable equivalent experience Working knowledge of the Texas Penal Code and Code of Criminal Procedure Adept with pistol, shotgun, rifle and at operating a motor vehicle Knowledgeable of TCOLE Rules and Regulations, Instructor Certificate preferred Knowledgeable of the Chemical Facility Anti- Terrorism Standard (CFATS) preferred Familiar with the inner workings of relevant agencies preferred Under the supervision of a PPD Police Sergeant, PCCA Certified Peace Officers are responsible for the enforcement of laws and the protection of life and property within the jurisdiction of PCCA. The PPD utilizes certified Texas peace officers, port employed & contract security officers, land and marine patrols, video surveillance, and physical barriers to provide for the safe, secure and efficient flow of commerce through PCCA.