Police Officer

SCOPE:

Perform duties to conduct law enforcement patrol, response, and investigative activities at Orlando Sanford International Airport and on properties owned by the Sanford Airport Authority, ensuring the safety and security of the Airport terminal, traffic, residential, and commercial areas, and respond to any law enforcement matter in the assigned area to investigate and resolve circumstances or emergent issues in compliance with 49 CFR Part 1542, 14 CFR Part 139 and other related law enforcement regulations, working within the limits of established policy.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Patrol airport property and facilities to identify operational issues, hazards, and security concerns and resolve issues in compliance with federal, state, and local laws, and Federal Aviation and Transportation Safety Administration regulations.

• Ensure compliance with airline and airport security requirements as defined under 49 CFR Part 1542, as required by shift assignment. Initiate and implement action required to respond to non-compliant circumstances and restore compliant conditions.

• Respond to and aid in the resolution of emergency or crisis situations. Provide first response in health crises as appropriate in order to stabilize the condition of those in a physical emergency until Fire Department Paramedic/EMT staff arrive to take control of the situation.

• Respond to reports of stolen vehicles, theft, and lost and found personal property, vehicle, and aircraft crashes.

• Ensure the safe flow of traffic on Airport property. Provide crowd control and roadway and parking enforcement. Monitor and ensure compliance with traffic management and safety on roads, issue citations as required, and deploy traffic trailers as required to assist in traffic flow and enforcement.

• Ensure that the law is enforced on Airport property. Conduct preliminary and follow-up investigations, gather information and evidence, identify witnesses, secure areas as necessary to preserve evidence and, make arrests or take other appropriate action required to restore safe and secure operation of the Airport and resolve unsafe or illegal emergent situations. Follow through to transport and process arrestees into custody as required.

• Prepare required reports with accurate details of circumstances and activities, file within defined time requirements with prescribed agencies, communicate with State Attorney’s Office when contacted, provide information, and testify in legal matters as required.

• Provide escort and security services for high-profile persons while on Airport property, as assigned. Collaborate with other law enforcement agencies in providing security for prisoner transport or other law enforcement-related matters.

• Participate in training pertaining to policies and procedures of the Airport Authority and Airport Police. Ensure personal compliance with Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) annual training requirements to maintain certification.

• Assist Airport Terminal Management with issues concerning unattended bags, undeclared firearms, and other similar issues and provide general information to passengers.

OTHER DUTIES:

• Perform or assist with any operations, as required to maintain workflow and meet schedules and quality requirements. Notify supervision of unusual equipment or operating problems and the need for additional materials and supplies.

• Maintain a safe work area and comply with safety procedures and equipment operating rules keeping the work area in a clean and orderly condition.

• Participate in any variety of meetings and work groups to integrate activities, communicate issues, obtain approvals, resolve problems, and maintain a specified level of knowledge pertaining to new developments, requirements, and policies.

• Perform other related duties as assigned.

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED:

• Use maps, diagrams, sketches and drawings, manuals, reports, policies and procedures, taser, personal protective devices including eye protection, body armor, ballistic helmets and shields, patrol vehicle (EVOC), firearms, restraint devices, laser radar speed measuring devices, intoxication meter, speed trailer, communications radio, computer and common office equipment including Microsoft Office and specialty law enforcement software and database applications.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Possession of high school diploma or GED. (FDLE requirement)
• Must be a U.S. Citizen. (FDLE requirement)
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Must possess a valid Florida driver’s license.
• Ability to pass a 10-panel drug screen and had no recent illegal drug use.
• Have good moral character as determined by a background investigation under procedures established by the Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission. (FDLE requirement)
• Have never received a dishonorable discharge from any of the Armed Forces of the United States. (FDLE requirement)
• Have not been convicted of any felony or of a misdemeanor involving perjury or false statement. Any person who, after July 1, 1981, pleads guilty or nolo contendere to, or is found guilty of a felony, or of a misdemeanor involving perjury or a false statement, shall not be eligible for employment or appointment as an officer, not-withstanding suspension of sentence or withholding of adjudication. (FDLE requirement)
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with individuals of diverse backgrounds. Working knowledge of personal computers to write reports, perform analysis, complete performance reviews, track data, etc.
• Ability to work well with others, and to assist the public cooperatively and courteously. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain successful working relationships with individuals of diverse backgrounds often under adverse circumstances.
• Current Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) Certified.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Ability to speak and understand a second language.

• Prior experience working in an aviation environment.
• Prior law enforcement experience.
• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice, Public Administration, Aviation Management, Social Science, Police Science, or a related focus.