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P03A Harbor Security Patrol Leader

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A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating.

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Overview

A Harbor Security Patrol Leader supervises the command Harbor Security Boat Unit and directs the tactical operation of the Harbor Patrol Unit. The patrol leader oversees training and certification, monitors personnel and equipment readiness, and reports the status of forces protecting naval installations, warships, and other designated high-value assets.

Core Skills

  • Tactical coordination of harbor security boats
  • Oversight of coxswain training and certification
  • Personnel and equipment readiness reporting

Civilian Career Paths

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Security Managers

Supervising harbor security operations, overseeing force protection training, and reporting readiness transfer directly to coordinating civilian site security.

How to prepare: Build a sample civilian facility security operations plan with a supporting budget to practice the business responsibilities of the role.

What the civilian work involves
  • Plan, direct, or coordinate security activities to safeguard company employees, guests, or others on company property.
  • Develop budgets for security operations.
Civilian tools and software (examples)
  • Microsoft Excel

Security Guards

Experience directing patrol operations that protect naval installations, warships, and high-value assets supports civilian property protection and patrol work.

How to prepare: Check your state's guard licensing process and identify the required training before applying to facility patrol positions. Most states require licensing with minimum age, background-check, and training conditions; armed guards usually need appropriate government licensing and face stricter entry requirements.

What the civilian work involves
  • Patrol industrial or commercial premises to prevent and detect signs of intrusion and ensure security of doors, windows, and gates.
  • Circulate among visitors, patrons, or employees to preserve order and protect property.

Notes & Sources

Evidence for this guidance (4 documents)
  1. NAVPERS 18068F Vol II (NEOCS, Jul 2026 edition): NEC P03A

    [1] NEC entry "P03A - Harbor Security Patrol Leader"; cached text line 9856; NAVPERS 18068F Vol II, 2026-07 edition

    Supports: Tactical coordination of harbor security boats, Oversight of coxswain training and certification, Personnel and equipment readiness reporting, Security Managers (O*NET 11-3013.01), Security Guards (O*NET 33-9032.00)

  2. O*NET: Security Managers

    [2] O*NET 30.3 occupational data

    Supports: Security Managers (O*NET 11-3013.01)

  3. O*NET: Security Guards

    [3] O*NET 30.3 occupational data

    Supports: Security Guards (O*NET 33-9032.00)

  4. Bureau of Labor Statistics: Security Guards and Gambling Surveillance Officers

    [4] How to Become One; Licenses, Certifications, and Registrations; page dated 2026-08-27, retrieved 2026-09-23

    Supports: Security Guards (O*NET 33-9032.00)

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