Police Officer

Distinguishing Characteristics:

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.

Essential Functions:

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  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.

Position Requirements :

A minimum high school diploma or equivalent; and, United States Citizenship;
Arizona Police Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) Board certified.

Required Knowledge. Skills. and Abilities:

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.

Skill in:

Excellent organizational, oral, written communications and proofreading, critical thinking and multi-tasking skills.

Taking initiative and being a self-starter.

Ability to:

Environmental Work in a high-noise environment and extreme weather.

Mental Requirements 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…