NEC
P03A
Harbor Security Patrol Leader
A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating.
Description
Operational supervisor of command Harbor Security Boat Unit. Responsible for the tactical operation of the Harbor Patrol Unit (HPU). Oversees the HPU Training Supervisor in the instruction and certification of Force Protection Boat Coxswains and in the training of Navy Security Force Personnel attached to the HPU. Provides command leadership with operational readiness status of Navy Security Forces Personnel and equipment that provides waterside protection for U.S. Naval Installations, U.S. warships and other designated high value assets.
Core Skills
- maritime security operations
- boat unit leadership
- waterside threat response
- patrol mission planning
- force protection
- coxswain coordination
- readiness reporting
- small boat operations
- security equipment management
Common Certifications
- Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC)
- Merchant Mariner Credential (MMC)
- STCW Basic Training
- Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems Remote Pilot Certificate
- Certified Protection Professional (CPP)
- FEMA Incident Command System Courses
Civilian Career Paths
- PHYSICAL SECURITY
- PRIVATE SECURITY
- EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
- TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT
Training & Development
Getting Started
- Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC)
- STCW Basic Training
- Merchant Mariner Credential (MMC)
- FEMA ICS 100, 200, 700, and 800
Career Growth
- Port Facility Security Officer Training
- Certified Protection Professional (CPP)
- Master of Towing Vessels Credential
- Incident Safety Officer Certificate
Equivalent Roles in Other Branches
Data sourced from official Navy publications and public military occupational references. Descriptions may be summarized for clarity. Verify all information with your branch career counselor or official military documentation before making career decisions.