Airport Police Officer I/II - Shift

Kern County•Bakersfield, CA

About The Position

The Airport Police Officer I/II works within Kern County’s Airports Department. The position requires willingness to work any shift during a 24-hour period and any five days of the week. Evening shifts receive 5% additional pay, and night shifts receive 7.5% additional pay. Candidates complete a weighted written examination, a qualifying physical ability test, and a weighted oral examination. The written exam assesses knowledge of relevant ordinances, codes, airport security regulations, law enforcement principles and techniques, communications equipment, and report writing. The oral exam evaluates training, education, experience, interest, and personal fitness for the position. The physical ability test includes a timed 950-foot run, dragging an approximately 160-pound victim simulator about 30 feet, and climbing approximately 45 stairs. Candidates have two attempts at each event and must pass every event. A County medical examination is required. Vision must be correctable to 20/20, with no color deficiency or permanent or progressive eye abnormalities, and candidates must have no hearing deficiency. Applicants must have a reputation for honesty and trustworthiness; felony law violations and some misdemeanor offenses may be disqualifying. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent resident aliens eligible for and having applied for citizenship. Appointees will be fingerprinted and undergo an extensive background investigation. Post-offer medical and drug screening may also be required at County expense. Level I requires a high school diploma, GED, or equivalent and successful completion of the specified introductory P.O.S.T. arrest and firearms training. Airport or aviation-business experience is preferred. Level II additionally requires one year of paid experience equivalent to Airport Police Officer I; promotion to Level II is subject to department-head recommendation and Director of Personnel approval. Employees must complete the specified P.O.S.T. aviation security training within 90 days of employment or employment will be terminated. The salary is $2,689.03–$3,213.64 biweekly for Level I and $2,956.32–$3,533.08 biweekly for Level II, with applicable shift pay. The examination establishes an eligible list for appointments at the Airports Department; successful candidates remain on the list for 12 months unless otherwise specified by the Civil Service Commission. Kern County describes a culture that encourages employee growth and development and provides access to training and continued professional development.

Requirements

Level I: High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
Successful completion of introductory P.O.S.T. training as described in Penal Code Section 832 (arrest and firearms training).
Complete introductory P.O.S.T. aviation security training as described in Penal Code Section 832.1 within 90 days of employment; failure to complete it results in termination.
Level II: One year of paid experience equivalent to Airport Police Officer I, in addition to Level I qualifications.
Pass the County medical examination; vision must be correctable to 20/20, with no color deficiency or permanent/progressive eye abnormalities; no hearing deficiency.
Have a reputation for honesty and trustworthiness. Felony law violations are disqualifying, and misdemeanor offenses may also be disqualifying, except for a limited number of minor traffic offenses.
Be a U.S. citizen or a permanent resident alien eligible for and having applied for citizenship.
Submit to fingerprinting and an extensive background investigation.
Successfully complete the written exam, qualifying physical ability test, and oral exam as applicable.
Be willing to work any shift in a 24-hour period and any five of seven days.
Be prepared to provide valid government-issued photo identification for examination admittance.