Airports Public Safety Officer

City of Fresno•Fresno, CA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

This is an 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. Vacancies currently exist in the City of Fresno Airports Department. Immediate and future vacancies will be filled from this eligible list for a period of three (3) months from the date the eligible list is created, with the option of extending that period at the City's discretion. If the examination process is suspended for this recruitment, the eligible list may be limited to three (3) months.

Requirements

Graduation from a California Law Enforcement Basic Academy approved by the Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training within three years of the 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.
Possession of a valid First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certificate must be obtained within twelve (12) months of appointment.

Responsibilities

Perform the full range of public safety functions as a State Peace Officer.
Conduct airport law enforcement.
Provide 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.
Actively participate in rigorous training programs covering law enforcement, security, incident command, and firearms proficiency.