Airports Public Safety Officer - City of Fresno

Fresno Regional Workforce Development Board•Fresno, CA

2d•$6,101 - $8,145•Onsite

About The Position

This is your opportunity to become a member of an extraordinary organization and a dynamic team at either Fresno Yosemite International or Chandler Executive Airports. Under general supervision, you will perform the full range of public safety functions as a State Peace Officer, a designation defined in California Penal Code Section 830.33. Duties include airport law enforcement, emergency medical response, and upholding TSA security measures. Key responsibilities involve patrolling airport property to prevent crime and detect hazards, responding to calls for service, investigating crime scenes, and apprehending violators. Furthermore, this incumbent will issue citations, make arrests, collaborate with federal partners like the FAA, TSA, and CBP, and assist other law enforcement agencies. The role also requires the preparation of detailed reports for various incidents and active participation in rigorous training programs covering law enforcement, security, incident command, and firearms proficiency.

Requirements

Graduation from a California Law Enforcement Basic Academy approved by the Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training within three years of appointment date, OR a lapse of not more than three (3) years since last employment as a peace officer where the minimum qualifications required graduation from a Basic Academy.
Possession of a current and valid California State Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) Basic Certificate.
Out of State or Federal Law Enforcement applicants must possess at time of application, a California Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T) Basic Course Waiver.
Possession and continued maintenance of a valid Class C California Driver’s License at time of appointment.
Successful completion of a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) 10-year employment history verification, which includes a criminal history records check, POST background investigations, polygraph, psychological and medical exam prior to appointment.

Nice To Haves

Possession of an Intermediate Certificate, or higher, issued by the State of California Department of Justice Commission on Peace Officer Standard and Training (P.O.S.T.) is desirable.

Responsibilities

Perform the full range of public safety functions as a State Peace Officer.
Airport law enforcement.
Emergency medical response.
Uphold TSA security measures.
Patrol airport property to prevent crime and detect hazards.
Respond to calls for service.
Investigate crime scenes.
Apprehend violators.
Issue citations.
Make arrests.
Collaborate with federal partners like the FAA, TSA, and CBP.
Assist other law enforcement agencies.
Prepare detailed reports for various incidents.
Participate in rigorous training programs covering law enforcement, security, incident command, and firearms proficiency.

Benefits

The City contributes toward monthly premiums for PPO medical, dental and vision for employee and dependents.
Employees may opt out of enrolling in the City's Health and Welfare plan with proof of other health insurance coverage.
Flexible Spending Account: IRS 125 Plan for health and dependent care expenses.
Deferred Compensation: Voluntary 457 plan with Fidelity Investments to increase your retirement savings.
Vacation Leave: Accrue 8.4 hours per month.
Sick Leave: Accrue 8.4 hours per month, available after 90 days.
Supplemental Sick: 40 hours per fiscal year. 80 hours lifetime maximum.
Holidays: Accrue 8.4 hours per month.
Bilingual Premium: $100 per month.
Health Reimbursement Arrangement: Eligible retirees can use remaining Sick Leave balance at 80% of hourly rate and other leave balances, if applicable, to reimburse medical insurance and qualified medical expenses, tax free.
Retirement: City of Fresno Retirement Systems, one of the best funded public systems in the state. Reciprocity with other CA public agencies. Vested in Retirement benefits after 5 years of service. City employees do not participate in Social Security.
DROP (Deferred Retirement Option Program): an optional, voluntary program that allows an employee to deposit retirement benefits in a special savings account within the Retirement System while continuing to work for the City of Fresno for up to 10 years. Participation minimum is age 50 and vested. Benefits include ownership of accumulated funds, compound interest earnings, and alternative distribution options.