Police Officer

GSP Airport District Career•Greer, SC

12d•Onsite

About The Position

This position performs community policing and helps maintain a secure and orderly environment and protect the Airport District. The Police Officer serves as a uniformed law enforcement representative of the District and performs duties commensurate with that responsibility. The officer enforces applicable laws, regulations, and procedures, including issuing warnings and citations and making arrests as required. The position includes preventive foot and vehicle patrols of Airport District facilities and grounds. The role involves patrol assignments in varying airport zones, customer service and traffic control, investigating crimes and suspicious activity, preparing reports, assisting other law enforcement agencies and the public, and supporting airport security and emergency plans. Officers operate police vehicles in routine and emergency situations and must qualify and maintain proficiency with a duty weapon. They may administer first aid within the scope of their training and knowledge. The position works in routine peacekeeping and reactive emergency or disaster environments, with travel throughout the District. Officers work various rotating shifts, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, and are subject to recall after normal duty hours. The role requires physical capacity to restrain or subdue individuals, walk, stand, sit, or run for prolonged periods, operate a vehicle, and use specialized law enforcement equipment.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Current certification as a law enforcement officer and at least one year of law enforcement experience.
Valid driver’s license.
Current South Carolina Class 1 Law Enforcement Officer certification, or active law enforcement certification from another state within the past year and eligibility to obtain South Carolina certification through the SCCJA four-week Special Basic Law Enforcement Training Program.
Complete all training and testing requirements of the South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy and the Airport District, which may include a psychological assessment, Police Officers Selection Test, polygraph exam, medical physical, drug and alcohol screening, and field training.
Complete and pass a background investigation, drug screening, and physical examination in accordance with Federal, State, and GSP Airport District requirements.
Successfully complete the department’s field training program.
Meet the District’s minimum physical fitness performance requirements.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Demonstrated proficiency in law enforcement job knowledge and practice.
Ability to discharge a firearm without undue risk to airport employees, tenants, and the public, and comply with department firearm standards.
Proficient operation of a police vehicle and ability to operate an emergency vehicle while using vehicle radio equipment.
Excellent customer service skills when dealing with tenants and the general public.
Proficiency using a personal computer, including Microsoft Office products.
Skills in prioritization, organization, verbal communication, and interpersonal relations, and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Ability to maintain control and good public relations under all conditions.
Exercise diligence when handling confidential information and reasonable care for equipment and property.

Nice To Haves

Associate’s degree or above.

Responsibilities

Perform patrol duties in assigned zones throughout airport property, including preventive foot and vehicle patrols.
Provide customer service and perform traffic control to support a positive airport customer experience.
Enforce traffic control and parking rules on the front curb and throughout airport property.
Investigate crimes, accidents, and suspicious activity on airport property.
Prepare incident, booking, and accident reports.
Assist other law enforcement agencies, write state summons, and attend court when required.
Assist the public with lockouts, escorts, and protective services as needed or directed.
Assist with enforcement of Airport Security Plan and Airport Emergency Plan requirements.
Operate a police vehicle for patrol, non-emergency response, emergency response, and pursuit when needed to apprehend suspects.
Qualify with and maintain proficiency in a duty weapon according to department standards.
Support and participate in achieving the Greenville-Spartanburg Airport Police Department and District mission, goals, and values.
Administer first aid as required and within the scope of knowledge and training.
Complete the department’s field training program and other required training and testing.
Perform other duties as assigned.