Police Officer

Salary: $59,092.80 - $83,907.20 Annually
Location : 400 Charles Zahn, Jr. Drive, Corpus Christi, TX
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 2026-00573
Department: Port Security
Opening Date: 10/27/2026
Closing Date: 11/8/2026 11:59 PM Central


Job Summary


Hiring Range: $59,092.80 - $75,064.08/Year. It is anticipated the hiring rate offered will be +/- the midpoint range depending on qualifications.

Port Corpus Christi Authority (PCCA) is currently seeking an alert and committed Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) Certified Peace Officer to join our law enforcement team at the PCCA Police Department (PPD). This position will support PPD and its commitment to servicing and protecting PCCA tenants, customers, employees, visitors, and PCCA property. Under the supervision of a PPD Police Sergeant, PCCA Certified Peace Officers are responsible for enforcing laws and protecting 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.

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 a variety of criminal investigative and analytical assignments with supervisory approval, including but not limited to analyzing allegations of criminal activities, recommending investigative resources and collateral support of local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies, 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 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
• Responds to crimes in progress or calls for service; engages in apprehension, detention, and the arrest of individuals in a professional manner
• Patrols PCCA property by foot, vehicle, and vessel as needed and periodically conducts vehicle, vessel, and cargo searches
• Prepare reports and present findings orally and in writing to managers, prosecutors, and other 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 public, PCCA employees, tenants, vendors, and those who have official business on PCCA property
• Adheres to PCCA policy, including department standard operating procedures, and maintains good employee relations, competence, professionalism, and ethical standards both on and off-duty
• Follows proper safety precautions when operating vehicles, vessels, equipment, and weapons
• Works varying in schedules include a schedule of 12-hour rotating shifts, 4 days on and 4 days off, including nights, weekends, and holidays, and subject to call-in for special needs or emergencies
• CPR certified or the ability to become CPR certified within the first year of employment
• Tier 1 status designation

CANDIDATE PROFILE
The preferred candidate for this position should be an organized, thorough, and disciplined individual who maintains optimal integrity and supports the PCCA. They must possess the following:

EDUCATION & CREDENTIALS

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Associate degree from an accredited college or university in Criminal Justice, Management, Public Administration, or related field preferred
• Certification by TCOLE as a Texas PeaceOfficer
• Currently employed by a Texas Law Enforcement agency or have less than a 180-day separation from a Texas Law Enforcement agency
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) during the course of employment
• Valid driver's license

EXPERIENCE & JOB KNOWLEDGE

• Minimum three years as a full-time police officer
• 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
• Familiar with the inner workings of relevant agencies preferred
• Knowledge of maritime procedures and operation of maritime vessels is highly preferred

TECHNICAL SKILLS

• Ability to complete accurate, concise written reports, to read and understand policies, rules, regulations, instructions, laws, and law enforcement literature
• Effective collaboration, partnership, and problem-solving skills; ability to foster cooperative working relationships with and among federal, state, local, and private industry partners
• Demonstrated proficiency in the English language, effective verbal, and written communication skills
• Oral and written proficiency in the Spanish language preferred
• Proficiency in MS Office, including Word and Excel, Outlook and other related applications
• Ability to fit well within an energetic and dedicated team and be responsive/responsible to supervision
• Must possess self-control, tact, good judgment, emotional and mental stability; must be reliable, trustworthy, dependable and maintain a good attendance and on-time record
• Promote positive, professional customer service to PCCA industry partners
• Maintain good employee relations and encourage and foster a helpful environment where teamwork prevails
• Foster cooperative working relationships with and among various federal, state, local, and private industry partners. Must not have had any TCOLE adverse actions

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Ability to perform essential job functions, including but not limited to frequent standing, walking, sitting, speaking, or hearing, typing, reaching, grabbing, twisting, squatting, dragging, pulling, and pushing, stooping, kneeling, lifting, and/or moving varying amounts of weights with or without reasonable accommodation
• Must be able to walk and stand on level and/or inclined, climb stairs, ramps, ladders, and work stands. Must be able to crouch, crawl, grasp/handle objects, use finger dexterity, bend elbow/knee, and reach above/below shoulders
• Ability to respond physically and verbally to physical encounters and attacks and pursue and apprehend assailants on foot or by vehicle, encounter physical danger and hazards associated with protecting persons and PCCA property
• Ability to work in a general office environment and on a work site, with exposure to adverse weather conditions, fumes and /or air particulates, working in high, precarious places, risk of electrical shock and moving mechanical parts, moderate noise levels, and working at heights, ability to wear personnel protective equipment when performing work functions
• Maintaining balance in adverse conditions, including while underway in a patrol boat, rough waters, sudden and abrupt up and down, side-to-side motions
• Ability to operate several types of motor vehicles, patrol boats, and firearms (including handguns, rifles, and shotguns), patrol car mobile data terminals (MDT's) and in-car audio/video systems; Body Worn Cameras (BWC)
• Ability to operate light-weight highway vehicles and standard office equipment and to work the requisite hours to fulfill position objectives, including evenings, weekends, holidays, and/or on-call as needed
• Communicating verbally, in writing, and over devices such as the phone, mobile radios, and portable handheld radios

APPLICATION PROCESS
Interested and qualified candidates must apply online at on or before November 8, 2026, 11:59 PM CST.

If you are selected for a position with PCCA, your employment will be contingent upon submitting to and successfully completing a psychological examination, drug and alcohol screening, and verification of information and qualifications provided during the selection process.

As part of our dedication to the diversity of our workforce, PCCA is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity. Applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, gender, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, military status, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or any other protected group status.
PCCA employees are offered a comprehensive benefits package:

• Competitive salary paid bi-weekly
• Texas County & District Retirement System (TCDRS)
• 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan and Roth
• Low-cost, high quality benefit package including health, dental & vision insurance
• Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
• Voluntary life and AD&D, disability, supplemental, and pet insurance
• Virtual care telemedicine 24/7 with $0 copay (medical, mental health, dermatology, nutrition, neck & back care)
• Education Assistance Program (tuition reimbursement)
• 529 Education Savings Plan
• Passes to local venues, such as the Texas State Aquarium and the USS Lexington Museum
• Paid leave (vacation, sick, bereavement, jury duty, parental)
• Fourteen (14) paid holidays
• Employee assistance program, volunteer time off, referral program, and wellbeing benefits
• Salary commensurate with experience

01


Are you 18 years or older?

• Yes
• No

02


This position requires a high school diploma or equivalent. Do you meet this requirement?

• Yes
• No

03


An associate's degree from an accredited college or university in criminal justice, management, public administration, or a closely related field is highly preferred. Do you have this level of education?

• Yes
• No

04


If you answered "yes" to the previous question, please specify the type of degree that you earned.
05


Are you certified by TCOLE as Texas Police Officer?

• Yes
• No

06


Are you currently employed by a Texas Law Enforcement agency or have less than a 180-day separation from a Texas Law Enforcement agency.

• Yes
• No

07


This position requires minimum three (3) years of work experience as a full-time police officer. Do you have this experience?

• Yes
• No

08


The successful candidate should have working knowledge of the Texas Penal Code and Code of Criminal Procedure. Do you meet this requirement?

• Yes
• No

09


The successful candidate should be adept with pistol, shotgun, rifle and at operating a motor vehicle. Do you meet this requirement?

• Yes
• No

10


Knowledge of TCOLE Rules and Regulations, Instructor Certificate is preferred for this position. Do you have this knowledge?

• Yes
• No

11


Knowledge of the inner workings of relevant agencies is preferred. Do you have this knowledge?

• Yes
• No

12


Knowledge of maritime procedures and operation of maritime vessels is preferred. Do you have this knowledge?

• Yes
• No

13


The successful candidate must have the ability to complete accurate, concise written reports, to read and understand rules, regulations, instructions, laws, and law enforcement literature. Do you meet this requirement?

• Yes
• No

14


The successful candidate must demonstrate effective collaboration, partnership and problem-solving skills; ability to foster cooperative working relationships with and among federal, state, local, and private industry partners. Do you meet this requirement?

• Yes
• No

15


This position requires demonstrated proficiency in the English language, effective verbal, and written communication skills. Do you meet this requirement?

• Yes
• No

16


Oral and written proficiency in the Spanish language is preferred for this position. Please indicate your level of proficiency.

• No proficiency
• Beginner
• Intermediate
• Advanced

17


The successful candidate must be proficient in MS Office, including Word and Excel, Outlook and other related applications. Do you meet this requirement?

• Yes
• No

18


This position requires the ability to fit well within an energetic and dedicated team and be responsive/ responsible to supervision. Do you meet this requirement?

• Yes
• No

19


The successful candidate must possess self-control, tact, pleasant demeanor, good judgement, emotional and mental stability; must be reliable, trustworthy, dependable and maintain a good attendance and on-time record. Do you meet these requirements?

• Yes
• No

20


The successful candidate must demonstrate the ability to promote positive, professional customer service to PCCA industry partners. Do you have the ability to meet this requirement?

• Yes
• No

21


The successful candidate must have the ability to maintain good employee relations and encourages and fosters a helpful environment where teamwork prevails. Assists senior management and office staff where appropriate. Do you meet this requirement?

• Yes
• No

22


The successful candidate must foster cooperative working relationships with and among various federal, state, local, and private industry partners. Must not have had any TCOLE adverse actions. Do you meet this requirement?

• Yes
• No

23


The successful candidate must demonstrate the ability to perform essential job functions, including but not limited to frequent standing, walking, sitting, speaking or hearing, typing, reaching, grabbing, twisting, squatting, dragging, pulling and pushing, stooping, kneeling, lifting and/or moving varying amounts of weights with or without reasonable accommodation. Do you have the ability to meet these requirements?

• Yes
• No

24


The successful candidate must demonstrate the ability to walk and stand on level and/or inclined, climb stairs, ramps, ladders and work stands. Must be able to crouch, crawl, grasp/handle objects, use finger dexterity, bend elbow/knee and reach above/below shoulders. Do you have the ability to meet these requirements?

• Yes
• No

25


This position requires the ability to respond physically and verbally to physical encounters and attacks and pursue and apprehend assailants on foot or by vehicle, encounter physical danger and hazards associated with protecting persons and PCCA property. Do you meet this requirement?

• Yes
• No

26


This position requires the candidate to have the ability to work in a general office environment, and on a work site with exposure to adverse weather conditions, fumes and /or air particulates, working in high precarious places, risk of electrical shock and moving mechanical parts, moderate noise levels and working at heights, ability to wear personnel protective equipment, including hard hat, steel toed footwear, eye and hearing protection when performing work functions. Do you meet this requirement?

• Yes
• No

27


Maintaining balance in adverse conditions, including while underway in patrol boat, rough waters, sudden and abrupt up and down, side to side motions is required for this position. Would you be able to meet this requirement?

• Yes
• No

28


This position requires the ability to operate several types of motor vehicles, patrol boats, and firearms (including handguns, rifles, and shotguns), patrol car mobile data terminals (MDT's) and in-car audio/video systems; Body Worn Cameras (BWC). Do you meet these requirements?

• Yes
• No

29


This position requires the ability to operate light-weight highway vehicles and standard office equipment and to work the requisite hours to fulfill position objectives, including evenings and/or weekends, as needed. Do you meet this requirement?

• Yes
• No

30


This position requires communicating verbally, in writing, and over devices such as the phones and mobile phones. Do you meet this requirement?

• Yes
• No

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