Law Enforcement Officer

Gerald R Ford International Airport Authority•Grand Rapids, MI

4h•Onsite

About The Position

The Gerald R. Ford International Airport Authority Police Officers provide safety for the flying public by maintaining order, responding to emergencies, protecting people and property, and patrolling assigned areas to prevent crime; enforce laws; ordinances and traffic regulations, control crowds, and arrest violators. They promote good community relations as well as work closely with local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies. Performs airport security and law enforcement work, including inspection and surveillance of all airport property and premises; the enforcement of local, state and federal laws; investigation of alleged crimes; and the arrest of suspects. Employees must be able to act without direct supervision and to exercise discretion in responding to emergencies.

Requirements

Graduation from a police academy, or equivalent law enforcement experience
Possession of valid Michigan Commission on Law Enforcement Standards (MCOLES) certification as a Law Enforcement Officer, or proof of eligibility for certification
Possession of a valid, unrestricted Michigan motor vehicle operator’s permit
Satisfactory work record and personal history
Knowledge of applicable federal, state, county and local statutes, ordinances, rules and regulations.
Knowledge of first-aid protocols and CPR methods
Ability to interact positively with individuals from widely diverse cultural and socio-economic backgrounds
Good powers of observation and memory skills
Good oral and written communication skills
Availability to work any or all shifts and schedules
Ability to work with minimal supervision
Able to maintain valid First Aid and CPR/AED certification
Must complete NIMS IS courses 100, 200, 700 and 800 within 6 months of date of hire.
Candidate must be able to pass required FBI fingerprint-based criminal history record check in addition to pre-hire and random drug and alcohol screenings.
Candidate must maintain an appropriate level airport badge at all times

Nice To Haves

Preferred Associate’s degree (or equivalent) in Criminal Justice or other related field

Responsibilities

Enforce State and Local laws and ordinances
Maintains law and order on airport premises and on airport grounds, and provides assistance to the general public
Patrols airport terminal and air operations area (AOA), and all airport premises and properties.
Monitors and provides work direction for contract security personnel
Monitors airport staff, tenants, contractors and others with authorized access to secure portions of the airport and airfield to ensure compliance with all federal regulations and directives and all protocols of the airport security program
Provides law enforcement in support of passenger screening operations at security checkpoints
Directs traffic to maintain flow, enforces traffic regulations, stops violators and issues citations
Conducts periodic inspections of Airport grounds and facilities to identify and initiate correction of safety and security hazards
Investigates suspicious or illegal activities and apprehends alleged perpetrators
Responds to calls for assistance in medical emergencies, traffic accidents, disturbances, and other incidents occurring on airport premises and on airport property
Participates in the Airport’s wildlife hazard management program
Prepares detailed reports on accidents, arrests, and other incidents
Provides assistance to local and state police and federal law enforcement agencies as required
Performs related work as required