Police Officer

TUCSON AIRPORT AUTHORITY•Tucson, AZ

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision and administrative direction, has the primary responsibility to provide emergency and non-emergency response to individuals and entities that request or require support services on properties of the Tucson Airport Authority (TAA) at Tucson International Airport (TUS) and Ryan Airfield (RYN); ensure all federal regulations pertinent to safety, security and emergency management are followed; ensure that the laws of the State of Arizona and of the United States are enforced as they pertain to the jurisdiction of the TAA; understand and adhere to department and TAA policies. The following functions and all other functions not included in this job description are to be performed in the best interests and for the greater good of TAA. Support and advocate for TAA's Mission, Vision, Guiding Principles and act as a champion and role-model of TAA's Cultural Fundamentals. Ensure compliance with all Federal, State, and local laws, rules and regulations, and TAA policies and procedures in the performance of TAA's Police activities. Protect life and property and provide public safety within departmental policies and guidelines. Perform law enforcement patrol activities and enforce laws; maintain public order; maintain high visibility to deter and prevent crime, observe criminal behavior, and employ crime prevention techniques; operate patrol vehicles; pursue offenders by patrol vehicle and on foot; conduct investigations; issue summonses/citations and warnings; stop and/or arrest resisting offenders using appropriate force, up to and including deadly force; search persons, places and things for discovery of evidence or weapons; seize and impound property and evidence; transport persons and property. Perform law enforcement tasks mandated by Transportation Security Administration (TSA) regulations Part 1542 and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations FAR Part 139. Manage emergency and non-emergency contacts, including radio and telephone communications, including TAA departments, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Air Traffic Control Tower (ATCT), Transportation Security Administration (TSA); and local agencies and other airport operators. Communicate effectively, in person and/or by radio or telephone. Mediate disputes in civil or criminal matters, using sound judgment. Perform crowd and riot control activities, including evacuation. Protect crime and traffic accident scenes; conduct law enforcement investigations; conduct interviews, record information; measure and diagram crime and traffic accident scenes; dictate detailed reports of investigative findings, complete all appropriate paperwork; seize and process evidence; present testimony and evidence in both civil and criminal court proceedings. Perform public assistance activities to include first aid to sick and injured persons; assist motorists; direct traffic; assist and refer persons in need; physically move persons, vehicles and other property from unsafe locations. Be responsive to airport emergencies and situations that may involve loss of human life or property; support public safety and operational response to emergencies; utilize Incident Management System (ICS)/National Incident Management System (NIMS) protocols and procedures; coordinate and/or participate in after-action emergency de-briefing with appropriate departments and stakeholders. The above listed functions are not necessarily all the essential functions. Job duties and functions may be expanded or reduced by management based on future changing needs and job requirements.

Requirements

A minimum high school diploma or equivalent
United States Citizenship
Arizona Police Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) Board certified
Knowledge of: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) FAR Part 139, Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Part 1542, Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) standards, National Incident Management Systems (NIMS)/lncident Command Structure (ICS), and all other pertinent Local, State, and Federal codes, regulations and standards is helpful
Changes in Federal, State and Local laws likely to affect the TAA in the areas of airport security, operations and safety
TAA jurisdiction and Mutual Aid, TAA airport geography, jurisdiction and TAA departments
Excellent organizational, oral, written communications and proofreading, critical thinking and multi-tasking skills
Taking initiative and being a self-starter
Effectively manage emergency events and situations consistent with federal regulations, NIMS/ICS, and best practices
Use critical thinking principles, methods, and techniques to identify and resolve practical and complex problems with versatility, judgment, and perception
Adapt principles, methods and techniques of related professional disciplines
Perform tasks with a high degree of accuracy, attention to detail, with mature judgment; function in compelling, high stress, fast moving work surroundings, with deadlines and multiple projects
Remain focused and effective in situations involving extreme stress
Maintain and operate proficiently, a variety of public safety tools to include lethal and non-lethal weapons, vehicles, police specialty systems and equipment
Wear appropriate respirators when applicable; pass an annual respirator fit test
Effectively communicate, orally and in written form, and make effective public presentations
Distinguish the colors red, green, and yellow in airfield marking, lighting, and emergency light gun signals
Communicate via telephone, radio, cellular telephone, with sufficient clarity to be understood by others and to hear radio and telephone transmissions in a high noise environment
Hear and understand through both ears, sounds coming through a radio, a standard telephone receiver, or other outside sound sources
Read, write, and speak the English language in an articulate, fluent manner
Valid Arizona Driver's license
Meet and maintain the ability to drive airport vehicles and obtain authorization to access the Non-Movement Area and Movement Area on the Air Operations Area
Must obtain and maintain access to the Security Identification Display Area (SIDA)
Must successfully complete the National Incident Management System (NIMS) 100, 200, 700, 800, course requirements and certification within the first year of assuming the position
Maintain Arizona Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) Board certification
Must have the ability to pass an annual respirator fit test
Maintain physical strength, agility, and health
As an employee, you are deemed to be essential personnel as part of TAA's emergency response, and must respond to airport incidents, as requested/required

Nice To Haves

speak Spanish or another second language is helpful but not required

Responsibilities

Provide emergency and non-emergency response to individuals and entities that request or require support services
Ensure all federal regulations pertinent to safety, security and emergency management are followed
Ensure that the laws of the State of Arizona and of the United States are enforced as they pertain to the jurisdiction of the TAA
Perform law enforcement patrol activities and enforce laws
Maintain public order
Maintain high visibility to deter and prevent crime, observe criminal behavior, and employ crime prevention techniques
Operate patrol vehicles
Pursue offenders by patrol vehicle and on foot
Conduct investigations
Issue summonses/citations and warnings
Stop and/or arrest resisting offenders using appropriate force, up to and including deadly force
Search persons, places and things for discovery of evidence or weapons
Seize and impound property and evidence
Transport persons and property
Perform law enforcement tasks mandated by Transportation Security Administration (TSA) regulations Part 1542 and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations FAR Part 139
Manage emergency and non-emergency contacts, including radio and telephone communications
Mediate disputes in civil or criminal matters, using sound judgment
Perform crowd and riot control activities, including evacuation
Protect crime and traffic accident scenes
Conduct law enforcement investigations
Conduct interviews, record information
Measure and diagram crime and traffic accident scenes
Dictate detailed reports of investigative findings, complete all appropriate paperwork
Seize and process evidence
Present testimony and evidence in both civil and criminal court proceedings
Perform public assistance activities to include first aid to sick and injured persons
Assist motorists
Direct traffic
Assist and refer persons in need
Physically move persons, vehicles and other property from unsafe locations
Be responsive to airport emergencies and situations that may involve loss of human life or property
Support public safety and operational response to emergencies
Utilize Incident Management System (ICS)/National Incident Management System (NIMS) protocols and procedures
Coordinate and/or participate in after-action emergency de-briefing with appropriate departments and stakeholders