Police Chief

Sarasota Manatee Airport Authority•Sarasota, FL

4d•$113,952 - $170,928

About The Position

Under delegated supervision, serving as a Department Director, involving the overall command of the Airport’s Police Department, focusing on strategic planning, budget management, policy development, personnel supervision, and ensuring law enforcement effectiveness, while fostering collaborative relations to ensure the security of individuals on Airport premises, in accordance with federal, state, and local laws, TSA and FAA regulations, and Airport policies.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Law Enforcement or related field.
Five years’ experience in Law Enforcement, three of which were in a supervisory capacity.
Valid State of Florida Law Enforcement Officer Certification or must obtain within one year from date of hire.
Valid State of Florida Driver's License or must obtain within 30 days from date of hire and must possess a satisfactory driving record
Strong leadership, decision making, problem-solving, and communication skills.
Knowledge of current law enforcement practices and procedures.
Knowledge of airline operations procedures, practices, security, and medical procedures.
Knowledge of emergency planning and the ability to implement emergency plans.
Knowledge of supervision and management principles and practices.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
Ability to analyze situations, identify solutions, project consequences of proposed actions and implement recommendations in support of SRQ goals.
Knowledge of budget preparation and ability to monitor fund allocations.
Skills necessary to make decisions to include ability to analyze other than routine situations and apply appropriate security operations while remaining in control, directing staff, and handling "life threatening" situations calmly, efficiently, and effectively.
Skills necessary to develop budgets.
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both oral and written.
Ability to train, supervise, and schedule work of subordinate employees.
Ability to explain and tactfully enforce Airport security rules and regulations relating to employees, tenants, and the general public.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with superiors, fellow employees, and the general public.

Nice To Haves

Experience at a FAR Par 139 Certified Airport, preferred.
American Red Cross advanced CPR and First Aid Certification, preferred.
Knowledge of TSA, federal, state, and local regulations pertaining to security operations at a small to medium size hub airport, preferred
Knowledge of the principles, practices, and methods of airport security operations, preferred
Knowledge of airport and facilities' design and layout, preferred.

Responsibilities

Directs all departmental activities, sets goals, develops policies, manages budgets, and oversees Staff.
Manages patrol, investigations, traffic, records, emergency management and technology use.
Prepares budgets, controls expenditures, and authorizes purchases.
Selects, trains, supervises, evaluates, and oversees discipline of the Department; collaborates with Human Resources, and Senior Vice President – Operations and Public Safety.
Directs the enforcement and implementation of federal, state, and local security rules, regulations, and procedures regarding vehicular traffic, airline activities, emergency and/or potential emergency situations related to individuals on Airport premises.
Reviews and makes recommendations of subordinate personnel performance appraisals.
Reviews employees' time sheets and expense vouchers; Collaborates with the Finance Department.
Reviews Ground Transportation and Airport Rules and Regulations violations to develop corrective enforcement measures collaborating with Properties and Operations Departments.
Oversees the training of all LEO and TCS personnel, both in-house and at various off-Airport training centers. Maintains accurate records for inspection by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement and other entities.
Oversees the preparation and analysis of police records and reports. Provides information and makes recommendations regarding departmental activities to the Senior Vice President, Operations and Public Safety.
Coordinates Police Department in-house training activities with the APD Training Officer(s). Participates in police related planning and training activities with both Sarasota and Manatee County Technical Institutes and their respective Criminal Justice Academies.
Acts as the liaison and participates in the development of mutual aid agreements with other Law Enforcement Agencies.
Develops Department directives and assists in the development of Airport Authority directives.
Assists Operations Department in the development of the Transportation Security Administration’s (TSA) required Airport Bomb Incident Prevention Plan.
Oversees Departmental adherence to Airport Certification, Emergency, and Security Manuals and Programs as directed by TSR Parts 1540 & 1542 and FAR Par 139.
Develops the Airport’s Mitigation and Response Plan for Man Portable Air Defense System (MANPADS) in conjunction with TSA and outside law enforcement agencies.
Directs and coordinates the activities of security, operations, and outside agency personnel during emergency situations including but not limited to, hostage situations and arrivals and departures of high-risk passengers.
Collaborates with Operations to interpret existing and new TSA Security Directives, rules and regulations and develops and implements operational programs designed to improve security of individuals, ensure compliance, and/or provide improved services.
Oversees the Airport Lost and Found Program according to Florida State Statutes.
Recommends security and safety improvements throughout Airport grounds.
Effectively collaborates with other department managers, directors, and Senior Leadership Team Members on matters pertaining to security and safety in accordance with SRQ’s strategic mission and vision.
Participates in the coordination, preparation, and maintenance of the Airport Emergency Manual.
Participates and coordinates with the Operations and Airport Fire Departments in the FAA annually required table-top disaster exercise and/or tri-annual disaster drill.
Coordinates investigations, surveillance, civil defense exercises, and rescue operations with outside agencies such as FBI, Customs and Border Protection, TSA and other state and local law enforcement agencies.
Prepares narratives for the Senior Vice President, Operations and Public Safety for presentation to SMAA Board.
Fosters working relationships with local heads of law enforcement agencies and other airport police chiefs throughout the State, joins and participates in law enforcement associations
Performs other related duties as required.