Airport Police Officer- PT

Syracuse Regional Airport Authority • Syracuse, NY

7h • Onsite

About The Position

Syracuse Regional Airport Authority (SRAA), operator of Syracuse Hancock International Airport, is seeking part-time Airport Police Officers to serve on the airport police force. Under the supervision of the Airport Police Captain, officers enforce federal and state laws and local ordinances, maintain order, and perform community policing and routine patrol duties on an assigned shift. The Authority seeks community-service-oriented individuals.

The available watches are A Watch, 10 p.m.–6 a.m.; B Watch, 6 a.m.–2 p.m.; and C Watch, 2 p.m.–10 p.m. The position is primarily indoors in an office setting, with occasional outdoor duties on foot or in a vehicle in all weather conditions. Officers must meet New York State law-enforcement physical, medical, psychological, certification, and character requirements, and must obtain and maintain role-required security clearance and a SIDA badge. Employment offers are contingent on passing a security background check, pre-employment drug test, and physical. The position is currently provisional with Civil Service; placement on a competitive examination list may be required for permanent appointment.

Part-time officers are paid $40 per hour plus a shift differential. Benefits include participation in the New York State Police and Fire Retirement System (PFRS) Plan 384d and NYS Deferred Compensation Plan (457b/Roth), an Employee Assistance Program, training and professional development opportunities, and statutory New York State benefits including short-term disability and workers’ compensation.

SRAA is committed to equal employment opportunity and a diverse workforce serving the traveling public. Qualified applicants receive consideration without regard to protected characteristics under federal, state, or local law.

Requirements

• Possess a valid New York State Basic Police Officer Certificate (BPOC).
• Have three years of work experience, or its part-time equivalent, as a police officer or as a peace officer meeting the requirements outlined in CFR Part 1542.217, or a combination of qualifying experience.
• Be a high school graduate or hold a high school equivalency diploma issued by an education department.
• Be a United States citizen at the time of appointment.
• Possess a valid New York State driver's license at the time of appointment.
• Meet prescribed general physical and medical conditions under Municipal Police Training Council standards; a standard pre-employment physical is still required for provisional candidates with former law-enforcement experience and a valid basic police officer certificate.
• Be of good moral character and have no felony conviction; a misdemeanor or other offense, including a traffic violation, may bar appointment.
• For retired police officers: hold a basic police officer certificate, be licensed to carry a firearm, and have arrest authority.
• Obtain and maintain security clearance as required by the role and TSA regulations, and be able to obtain and maintain a Security Identification Display Area (SIDA) badge.
• Be subject to the Authority's drug and alcohol testing policy for safety-sensitive positions and successfully complete the E-Verify I-9 process.
• Pass a security-clearance background check, pre-employment drug test, and physical; any offer is contingent on passing these checks.
• Have thorough knowledge of accepted law-enforcement principles and practices as applied to airport and aviation security.
• Have good knowledge of New York State Penal Law, Criminal Procedure Law, Vehicle and Traffic Law, and other relevant state and local laws.
• Have good knowledge of FAA and TSA policies, including 49 CFR Part 1542, and practices governing security at commercial airports.
• Have good knowledge of 14 CFR Part 139 – Certification of Airports and modern methods and techniques employed in airport safety and security.
• Be proficient with a personal computer and Microsoft Office products, including Word, Excel, and Outlook, and with radio communications technology.
• Be able to communicate effectively orally and in writing in English.
• Be able to maintain positive professional relationships with diverse staff, management, employees, tenants, vendors, regulatory agents, and law-enforcement and emergency-management agencies.
• Be able to exercise good judgment and make effective decisions aligned with SRAA's mission and values.
• Be able to work independently or as part of a team in high-stress, life-threatening situations; follow commands without hesitation, particularly in emergencies; and follow written and verbal directions.
• Be courteous and firm with the public while focusing on customer service, safety, and security.
• Be able to maintain records and prepare clear, organized reports.
• Be able to use and care for firearms and perform lifesaving procedures.
• Have physical strength and agility sufficient for police work and meet the stated physical requirements, including occasional lifting, pushing, or pulling up to 50 pounds; mobility and sensory capabilities needed to perform essential duties; and stamina to chase and subdue fleeing persons, arrest suspects, and rescue victims.
• A psychiatric and polygraph examination may be required of successful candidates before appointment.
• Being reachable on the competitive examination may be required for permanent appointment; SRAA will support a 211-waiver application, subject to approval by the New York State Commission on Civil Service.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual ability.

Responsibilities

• Patrol assigned areas on foot or in a vehicle, including curb management.
• Respond to aircraft emergency situations.
• Direct traffic in congested and emergency areas.
• Issue traffic and other citations or warnings.
• Perform investigatory work and search for and preserve evidence.
• Check doors and windows of unoccupied business and leased properties.
• Investigate suspicious activities and make arrests for violations of federal and state laws and local ordinances.
• Escort arrested individuals to jail and court and have them booked on charges.
• Watch for and investigate wanted and missing persons, stolen cars, and property.
• Maintain order in crowds at gatherings on airport grounds.
• Answer questions and direct the traveling public and airport visitors.
• Receive complaints from the public.
• Use radio technology to communicate with airport personnel and other law-enforcement and emergency-management agencies.
• Prepare daily reports of activities.

Benefits

• $40.00 per hour plus shift differential.
• New York State Police and Fire Retirement System (PFRS) Plan 384d.
• NYS Deferred Compensation Plan (457b/Roth).
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Training and professional development opportunities.
• Statutory New York State benefits, including short-term disability and workers’ compensation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: High school or GED