Airport Police Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• A citizen of the United States of America.
• At least 20 years, 6 months in age.
• Complete Field Training Program, obtain certification as a Law Enforcement Officer by the Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services;
• Obtain certification as a Virginia Criminal Information Network (VCIN) Operator within 60 days of completion of Criminal Justice Academy training;
• Obtain certification in firearms proficiency;
• Pass a comprehensive medical examination, including drug screening and vision, and pass cognitive and physical ability tests, psychological and polygraph examinations.
• Ability to analyze data and information and respond appropriately.
• Skill in using a computer and modern office suite software.
• Ability to work under pressure and maintain emotional self-control.
• Ability to speak and write effectively.
• For Virginia Lateral Transfer Candidates: Possess current certification as a Law Enforcement Officer by the Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services OR possess certification as a Law Enforcement Officer by the Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services that expired for less than twenty-four months.
• Must be in good standing with former employer.
• Obtain or recertify VCIN Operator certification within 30 days of the date of hire.
• For Out of State Lateral Transfer Candidates: Must have at least 3 years continuous law enforcement experience commensurate with those of a Virginia Law Enforcement Officer (i.e., respond to calls for service, take reports of crime, conduct traffic stops, issue summons, make arrests) and meet all requirements of 15.2-1705 Code of Virginia.
• Possess current certification as a Law enforcement Officer OR possess certification as a Law Enforcement Officer that expired for less than twenty-four months.
• Must be able to be granted the Option 5 waiver.
• Must successfully complete an Option 5 Out of State Lateral Program.
• Obtain certification as a VCIN Operator.
• A state driver’s license in good standing.
• Certification as a Law Enforcement Officer by the Virginia Department of Criminal Justice System within five months of hire, promotion, or placement into the job.

Nice To Haves

• Associate’s Degree (or higher) in Police Science, Criminal Justice, Administration of Justice or related field.

Responsibilities

• Attends roll call/inspection, completes activity logs, and keeps others apprised of incidents.
• Patrols assigned sector/beat on foot or police vehicle to maintain law and order.
• Enforces laws and Airports Authority regulations for airside and landside security, motor vehicles, and other matters, executing airport emergency procedures as warranted.
• Responds to calls for assistance via mobile display terminal, radio, or telephone.
• Identifies motor vehicle violations, such as moving violations.
• Conducts on-scene and follow-up investigations of accidents.
• Identifies and investigates unusual or suspicious conditions/incidents.
• Ascertains commission of crime, warranting arrest/citation, and custody in accordance with due process procedures and other guidelines.
• Conducts searches and seizures.
• Facilitates vehicle and pedestrian traffic flow and safety.
• Provides assistance to Traffic Control Officers when needed.
• Serves legal document, including outstanding traffic, arrest, and search warrants.
• Preserves and controls crime scenes; collects, labels, safeguards, and transfers evidence.
• Provides credible testimony in court, preparing for cases as appropriate.
• May perform specialized duties in Police Training, Special Operations, Investigations, Explosive Dog division, or another organizational unit, as assigned.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• $10,000 Sign-on-Bonus