Airport Police Officer- Part Time

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Job Type:
Part-time
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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, maintaining order, and conducting community policing and routine patrol duties on an assigned shift. We are seeking individuals who are community‑service oriented.

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.

Shifts:

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

• $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

• Patrol assigned areas on foot or in vehicle, including curb management.
• Respond to all aircraft emergency situations.
• Direct traffic in congested and emergency areas.
• Issue traffic and other citations or warnings.
• Perform investigatory work, search for and preserve evidence.
• Check doors and windows of unoccupied business and leased properties.
• Investigate suspicious activities and make arrests under federal and state laws and local ordinances.
• Escort arrested individuals to jail and court; book them on charges.
• Investigate wanted and missing persons, stolen cars and property.
• Maintain order in crowds at gatherings on airport grounds.
• Answer questions, direct the traveling public and airport visitors.
• Receive complaints from the public.
• Use radio technology for communication with airport personnel and other law enforcement and emergency management agencies.
• Make daily reports of activities.

• Knowledge of accepted principles and practices of law enforcement as applied to airport and aviation security.
• Knowledge of New York State Penal Law, Criminal Procedure Law, Vehicle and Traffic Law and other relevant state and local laws.
• Knowledge of FAA and TSA policies, including 49 CFR Part 1542 and related security practices.
• Knowledge of 14 CFR Part 139 – Certification of Airports.
• Knowledge of modern methods and techniques employed in airport safety and security.
• Proficiency in personal computer use, Microsoft Office Suite.
• Proficiency in radio communications technology.
• Effective communication skills, both oral and written in English; bilingual is a plus.
• Ability to maintain positive professional relationships with a diverse staff and agencies.
• Good judgment and effective decision making aligned with mission and values.
• Ability to work independently or as a team in high‑stress and life‑threatening situations.
• Follow commands without hesitation, especially in emergencies.
• Maintain records, prepare reports in organized and clear manner.
• Use and care of firearms.
• Work primarily in indoor office setting and occasionally outdoors on foot or in vehicle in all weather conditions.
• Perform lifesaving procedures.
• Physical strength and agility sufficient for police work.
• Meet physical, mental, and certification requirements of New York State statutes for law enforcement.

• Possession of a valid New York State Basic Police Officer Certificate (BPOC).
• 3 years of police or peace officer experience, or equivalent part‑time experience, meeting requirements in .

High school graduate or holder of a high school equivalency diploma issued by an education department.

Candidates must be citizens of the United States at time of appointment.

Possession of a valid New York State driver’s license at time of appointment.

Candidates must meet prescribed general physical and medical conditions stated by Municipal Police Training Council standards.…