Beach Patrol Security

Division: Police Department

Status: Part-Time

**_ JOB_**_ _**_DESCRIPTION:_**

**Providing security for beaches and Parks. Is a liaison between the Park Department, Gary Police Department, and other law enforcement agencies. Will enforce rules, and regulations. Enforce City laws, City Codes Infractions, and State laws. Assist in the investigation of violations in the Parks. Partner with DNR in reference to Parks. Attend community meetings and address the public and staff pertaining to the Parks.**:
**_ QUALIFICATIONS:_**

**NATURE OF WORK**:
Beach Patrol Security is responsible for enforcing the rules and regulations of the beach and parks.

**ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS**:

- Liaison between the Parks Department, Gary Police Department and partner with other law enforcement agencies.
- Enforce rules, regulations.
- Enforce City laws, City Codes Infractions, and State laws
- Assist in investigation of violations in the Parks.
- Partner with DNR in reference to Parks.
- Attend meetings, community meetings and address the public and staff pertaining to the park.

**SUPERVISION RECEIVED**:
Park Security Manager

**SUPERVISION EXERCISE**:
None

**KNOWLEDGE**:

- ** Knowledge of law enforcement, City laws, City Codes Infractions and State laws.**:
**SKILLS**:

- Excellent Communication
- Ability Solve Problems
- Mental Agility
- Conflict Resolution
- Integrity
- Adaptability

**ABILITIES**:

- Ability to use good judgment and to problem solve.
- Capacity for empathy and compassion.
- Capacity for multi-tasking.
- Ability to demonstrate courage and take responsibility.
- Ability to be resourceful and show initiative.
- Demonstrating assertiveness
- Process and demonstrate integrity.

**EDUCATION & YEARS OF EXPERIENCE**:

- High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED)
- Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent

**CERTIFICATIONS & CREDENTIALS** **ILEA/NILEA**:
40-hour pre-basic-certification for law enforcement officers Must be certificated in an ATV training course

**WORKING CONDITIONS**:

- Ability to lift 25 lbs-50 lbs (if required)
- Noise level low/moderate
- Stooping/Bending/Kneeling/Squatting/Walking/Standing
- Use of hands to handle, touch, feel, reach
- Eye-hand coordination
- Vision (May include close vision)
- Hearing