What are the responsibilities and job description for the Police Officer (PT) (39775) position at Lehigh Northampton Airport Authority?
Major Responsibilities
- Enforcement of applicable federal, state, or local laws, rules, and regulations.
- Periodically performs foot and vehicle patrols.
- Stands for extended periods of time.
- Prevention, investigation and detection of crime
- Maintain traffic flow on airport roadways and issue citations when appropriate
- Maintain law and order
- Enforce TSA approved Airport security program
- Maintain proper log books, reports, and forms.
- Monitor and report potential security violations/hazards
- Make arrests and appear in court to present evidence and testify as needed
- Maintain compliance with Wildlife Hazard Management program
- Other duties may be assigned.
- PA Law Enforcement Academy (Act 120) Diploma
- MPOETC Certification or current valid examination score.
- Valid PA Drivers license
- Knowledge of PA Crimes Code, Vehicle Code, and court procedures
- Skill in the proper use and care of firearms as well as competency in using lethal/less than lethal weapons
- Ability to communicate clearly; understand complex oral and written instructions
- Possess good observation skills
- Ability to analyze situations, take corrective action and make logical decisions under pressure
- Ability to effectively deal with co-workers and the public
- Must pass TSA criminal history records check and LNAA security clearance background investigation
- Satisfactorily pass psychological evaluation
- Must be able to work permanent or rotating shifts
- Must be able to respond to emergency requests for assistance
- Must demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Must have a High School Diploma or GED
- Must be able to work outdoors in all types of weather
- Must be able to lift and handle up to 75lbs.
- Must be able to stand for long periods of time, walk, run, sit, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl
- Must be able to speak, comprehend, read & write English
- Must be able to use hands and fingers to handle equipment, tools, objects or controls
- Must have normal ability to understand speech in noisy areas, understand whispered speech, and be able to localize sounds. Must not exceed average hearing loss of 25 decibels.
- Must have adequate close, distant, peripheral, color vision & depth perception
