Airport Police Officer- Part Time

Syracuse Regional Airport Authority (SRAA), operator of Syracuse Hancock International Airport, is seeking part-time Airport Police Officers for the police force at Syracuse Hancock International Airport. Responsibilities, under the supervision of the Airport Police Captain, include enforcing federal and state laws and local ordinances and maintaining order at Syracuse Hancock International Airport while conducting community policing and routine patrol duties on an assigned shift.

We are seeking individuals who are community-service oriented.

Part-time candidates must be able to work a regular, recurring schedule of 16-24 hours per week, not to exceed 29 hours per week on average.

The Syracuse Regional Airport Authority Police has the following shifts, Fridays through Mondays, with other opportunities available throughout the week:

• A Watch - 12am-8am
• B Watch - 8am-4pm
• C Watch - 4pm-12am

Salary and Benefits for part-time police officers:

• $40.00 per hour, plus shift differential
• New York State Police and Fire Retirement System (PFRS) Plan 384d
• NYS Deferred Compensation Plan (457b/Roth)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid leave to volunteer for community service
• Training and professional development opportunities
• Statutory benefits required by NYS, including short-term disability and workers compensation

Typical Work Activities

• Patrols assigned areas on foot or within a vehicle, including curb management.
• Responds to all aircraft emergency situations.
• Directs traffic in congested and emergency areas.
• Issues traffic and other citations or warnings.
• Performs investigatory work.
• Searches for and preserves evidence.
• Checks doors and windows of unoccupied business and leased properties.
• Investigates suspicious activities and makes arrests for violations of Federal and State Laws and local ordinances.
• Escorts arrested individuals to jail and to court, and has them booked on charges.
• Watches for and makes investigations of wanted and missing persons, stolen cars and property.
• Maintains order in crowds at gatherings on airport grounds.
• Answers questions for and directs the traveling public and airport visitors
• Receives complaints from the public.
• Utilizes radio technology for communications with airport personnel and other law enforcement and emergency management agencies.
• Make daily reports of activities.

• Thorough knowledge of accepted principles and practices of law enforcement as applied to airport and aviation security practices.
• Good knowledge of New York State Penal Law, Criminal Procedure Law, Vehicle and Traffic Law and other relevant state and local laws.
• Good knowledge of FAA and TSA policies, including 49 CFR Part 1542 and practices governing security at commercial airports.
• Good knowledge of 14 CFR Part 139 – Certification of Airports
• Good knowledge of the modern methods and techniques employed in airport safety and security.
• Proficient in use of a personal computer, and Microsoft Office Suite products, including Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Proficient in use of radio communications technology.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing in English (bilingual is a plus)
• Ability to maintain positive professional relationships with a diverse staff, including management, employees, tenants, vendors, regulatory agents, and other law enforcement and emergency management agencies.
• Ability to exercise good judgment and make effective decisions in alignment with the mission and values of Syracuse Regional Airport Authority.
• Ability to work independently or as a team in a high stress and life-threating situation.
• Ability to follow commands without hesitation, particularly in emergency situations
• Ability to following written and verbal directions
• Ability to be courteous and firm with the general public, focused both on customer service and safety and security.
• Ability to maintain records and prepare reports in an organized and clear manner.
• Ability in the use and care of firearms.
• Able to work primarily in doors in office setting and occasionally outdoors on foot or in vehicle in all weather conditions.
• Ability to perform lifesaving procedures.
• Physical strength and agility sufficient to perform police work.
• Must…