Bridge Patrol Officer

Bridge Patrol OfficerThe 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.Applicants must apply online and submit all required materials by November 15, 2026. Failure to meet any of the requirements stated below may result in rejection of your application:Employment ApplicationSubmit Law Enforcement Test Score. Schedule and complete a Virtual or In-Person Written Exam through the National Testing Network (NTN).DMV K4 Driving History Report (Attach as a PDF to your online application) NOTE: The DMV K4 printout (3-year driving record) must be obtained from an official DMV kiosk or DMV field office and dated within 30 days of the job posting.AFTER SELECTION - LICENSE / CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: Before the conclusion of the probationary period, MUST be able to obtain/complete:BSIS Security Guard CardBSIS Exposed .40 Caliber Firearm PermitBaton CertificatePC 832 training courseFirst-Aid/CPR/AED certificatesDepartment of Justice "Dangerous Weapons Permit"This position is classified as U.S. Department of Transportation - Federal Transit Administration "Safety Sensitive." Under DOT FTA regulations, employees in "Safety Sensitive" positions are subject to pre-employment, reasonable suspicion, post-accident, random and return-to-duty drug and/or alcohol testing. The District is a drug-free workplace.Essential ResponsibilitiesPatrols 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 publicResponds 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 BridgeResponds to medical emergencies and first- aid callsEnforces District ordinances and regulations on the Bridge and surrounding areas and on other District propertyConducts preliminary investigations of motor vehicle accidents, suicides, and any other reportable incidents that occur on the Bridge or surrounding areaChecks the District buildings for physical securityCoordinates with the California Highway Patrol and other law enforcement agencies when neededAssists in the apprehension of possible suicidesAssists with traffic and crowd controlPerforms traffic control and issues parking citationsOperates tower elevators and performs driving duties as assignedMaintains positive public relations and performs preliminary investigations of complaints from the publicKnows and follows the safety and health rules and safe working practices applicable to the jobRegular and reliable attendance and performance is requiredMinimum QualificationsEducation and Experience:High school diploma or GED equivalentTwo years' recent experience working in security, emergency responder dispatching or a related field (this may include Bridge Operations department work experience) that involved frequent contact with the public preferredCompletion of two years' college-level courses in a Criminal Justice related field preferredRequired Licenses/Certificates:Must possess and maintain a current, valid California driver's license and satisfactory driving record. No reckless driving and DUI infractions within the last 7 years. No more than 2 moving violations within the last 3 years. Operates District vehicles on a regular basis.Desirable Licenses / Certifications:PC 832 – "Laws of Arrest"First-Aid/CPR/AEDPhysical Requirement:Ability to work outside in all types of weather conditions. Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and carry that weight 30 feet. Ability to drag 165 pounds approximately 10 feet. Ability to climb fences and ladders to access bridge structures. Frequent bending, stooping, and walking. Occasional running and crawling and moving around in tight and/or confined spaces. Ability to learn to use manual shift vehicles. Ability to safely ride a bicycle. Ability to work at considerable heights. Possess the physical abilities required to perform the essential duties of the position. Able to remain standing and/or walking for periods of up to three (3) hoursThis position may have a potential for or actual exposure to lead. Pursuant to OSHA regulations, District employees are not exposed to lead at concentrations greater than 10 micrograms per cubic meter (µg/m3) of air averaged over an 8-hour period.Mental Requirement:Ability to remain calm and carry out appropriate action or direction during periods of considerable and sustained stress. Ability to analyze and evaluate situations in order to make sound decisions and take appropriate actions using the facts presented. Ability to incorporate District policies and regulations in the course of carrying out routine duties. Ability to observe and accurately remember physical details such as faces, physical characteristics, names, numbers, locations and incidents, sometimes after only brief exposure. Ability to think and act quickly during stressful situations and emergencies. Ability to make sound and accurate judgments regarding people, behaviors, and situations. Ability to accurately read and recognize potentially dangerous behaviors and situationsHours:Position covers a 24/7 operation. Shifts are 12 hours, AM (days) and PM (nights).10% Swing / 15% Grave Shift DifferentialsThe position is not POST-certified (POST: Peace Officer Standards and Training) and is classified under Occupational Group 390 in California's regulatory guidelines for industrial inquiries.Required Knowledge, Skills and AbilitiesKnowledge of:Occupational health and safety rules and working practices applicable to this position.Thorough geographical knowledge of the Bridge and surrounding areas, and other District propertiesBridge Operations and District regulations and ordinancesAbility to:Trained and certified in the use of firearms, bomb detection, fire-fighting, first-aid, CPR, and hazardous material detection and handlingLearn and practice proper procedures for handling threatening situations, crowd control, and reportable incidentsUnderstand and carry out complex oral and written instructions; and routine duties with minimal supervisionLearn traffic diversions on the Bridge and its approachesLearn to drive vehicles equipped with a manual transmissionLearn and properly operate a two-way radioCommunicate effectively, both orally and in writingPrepare accurate, clear, and concise written reports, using correct grammar and spellingWork with numbers and use basic math accuratelyMaintain positive relations with the general public, using tact, discretion, and diplomacy at all timesMaintain positive and cooperative working relationships with other District personnel at all levelsBenefitsThe following are some of the excellent benefits that the Golden Gate Bridge, Highway and Transportation District offers to its employees:Paid Time-Off: Competitive vacation accruals, generous sick leave accruals, holidays per year, and floating holiday(s).Health Plans: The District offers three (3) medical plans, namely PERS Kaiser HMO plan, PERS Gold PPO plan, and PERS Platinum PPO plan, with a District contribution toward the premium. All plans offer an HRA reimbursement account for out-of-pocket expenses associated with your District-sponsored group health and prescription drug plans.Retirement Programs are available through CalPERS or an applicable Union Pension Plan, Mission Square