Airport Police Officer; Lateral

Overview

The Reno‑Tahoe Airport Authority (RTAA) is seeking experienced law enforcement officers to join the Airport Police force to perform specialized law enforcement duties focusing on aviation security and safety. This lateral police officer position is critical in maintaining public safety, fostering community engagement, and upholding departmental standards. The Airport Police team is expected to approach their work in a positive, professional, courteous manner, with a teamwork‑oriented mindset, as the work may involve collaboration with other law enforcement agencies and interaction with a diverse array of individuals within the airport environment.

A fully completed online RTAA Employment Application must be received by 11:59 p.m., Sunday, February 22nd, 2026.

RTAA invests in our employees and treats them with respect. Through career development, health programs, team‑building activities, and employee assistance programs, we want our employees to live fulfilled lives and we strive to help them achieve their goals, no matter what they may be. The RTAA offers a positive, professional work environment that values teamwork, honesty, respect, recognition, integrity, innovation, versatility and excellence.

We are an organization that demonstrates forward‑thinking, employee‑focused values with a highly skilled and engaged workforce. Our employees are the current and future strength of the organization. From employee events and outings to volunteer opportunities, to multiple levels of recognition, we are working hard to take care of our most important asset: our people.

Airport Police Officers are primarily responsible for performing general law enforcement duties and other emergency response to help provide the public with a safe experience while traveling through the Reno‑Tahoe International Airport. The nature of the work requires the ability to act without immediate supervision and exercise independent judgment in emergency situations, and to have strong interpersonal and communication skills to interact effectively with a diverse population.

Applicants must be available to work all shifts (day, swing, and graveyard) 7 days a week - including holidays. During the initial 12‑month probationary period, the individual will be assigned to a shift for the first 6 months of their probation. Upon completion of the probationary period, shift assignments are generally determined by seniority using a Shift Bid System.

There is one (1) position open; however, the list established from this recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies as they occur.

• Patrol designated areas of the airport to preserve law, order, and public safety; checks airport facilities for physical security and ensure compliance with the approved airport security program.
• Respond to service calls and complaints including civil complaints, property control, automobile crashes, and related misdemeanor and felony incidents.
• Enforce traffic laws and issue warnings and citations.
• Contact and cooperate with other law enforcement agencies in matters relating to the apprehension of offenders and the investigation of offenses. Coordinate multi‑jurisdictional investigations, as assigned.
• Prepare thorough and accurate reports on arrests made, activities performed, and unusual incidents observed.
• Secure crime scenes, resolve disputes, conduct preliminary and follow‑up investigations, gather evidence, obtain witness statements, apprehend suspects, make arrests, and transport offenders.
• Collect and preserve evidence including photographs, fingerprints, blood, and related physical evidence as required.
• Provide crowd control and dignitary protection details, as needed.
• Attend training classes, and maintain proficiency, in police methods, tactics, firearms and related legal topics/trends.
• Other duties as assigned.

• At least three (3) years of sworn law enforcement patrol experience.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• A valid driver’s license is required at the time of application.
• Current Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) Category I Basic Certification. If P.O.S.T. certification is…