Airport Police Officer

Under general supervision, patrols City streets; enforces local, state and federal laws; maintains law and order and protects life, property and deters crime. Enforces all federal and state laws and City ordinances relating to public safety and welfare: performs all duties in compliance with applicable policies, procedures, laws, regulation and standards of safety. Performs routine patrol duties, including but not limited to patrolling assigned areas of the City, responding to emergency calls and/or public calls for assistance, investigating criminal incidents, apprehending and arresting suspects and violent persons, securing crime scenes, issuing traffic citations/summonses, conducting traffic stops, seizing property and/or criminal evidence, fingerprinting, photographing suspects, maintaining public order, interrogating suspects, transporting prisoners and mentally ill patients, and performing related tasks. Receives reviews, prepares and/or submits various documents, including incident reports, accident reports, booking reports, fingerprint cards, maintenance records, victim reports, evidence/property records and reports, traffic citations, use of force reports, and related documents. Serves warrants, summonses, subpoenas, civil and other official papers. Assists in criminal investigations. Provides testimony and presents evidence in court; provides court security as required. Performs duties related to crime prevention and community relations. Provides information to and communicates with immediate supervisor, other department supervisors, coworkers, subordinates, other City personnel, other law enforcement agencies, emergency response department/agencies, court personnel, attorneys, suspects, victims, witnesses, complainants, business/property owners, civic/community organizations, and the general public. Assists with emergency rescue activities as needed. Attends required training courses and seminars; participates in required activities. Attends departmental meetings. Processes prisoners entering the jail system by searching prisoners before entering jail areas, taking finger prints and taking photographs. Education and Experience: High School Education or Equivalent; and up to 6 months of experience; or any combination of education, training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the job. When assigned as Canine Handler, Narcotics Investigator or School Resource Officer: High School Education or Equivalent; and, two years of police experience; or any combination of education, training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the job. Licenses and Certifications: Necessary- Valid Driver’s License, Alabama P.O.S.T. Certification, Firearms Qualification Desirable- Drager Operator, CPR, Radar Operator, Taser Defense Stray IMPORTANT JOB FUNCTIONS: Enforce violations of Alabama State Law occurring on airport property. Investigate and respond to crimes reported/ detected at Gulf Shores International Airport to include: prohibited items, disruptive passengers, contraband, security breaches, etc. Works closely with the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) to ensure the safety of all travelers, employees and guests at the airport and to facilitate the Airport Security Program (ASP). Respond to TSA request for assistance during screening within 5 minutes. Patrol and inspect airport property to include: the terminal, airport perimeter, concourse and any other areas requested by TSA or Airport Authority. Visually and physically inspect concourse each day no earlier than 2 hours before the concourse is open to passengers. Verify law enforcement credentials of law enforcement officers flying armed. Verify identity of passengers suspected of being on TSA watch list or selectee no-fly list. Report incidents occurring on Gulf Shores International Airport property to the Assistant Federal Security Director- Law Enforcement. MATERIAL AND EQUIPMENT USED: Patrol Vehicle Radio Shotgun Semi-Automatic Pistol Taser Pepper Spray Blood Alcohol Test Device Tint Meter Radar Automatic Defibrillator Kevlar Body Armor Video Surveillance Camera Laptop Computer General Office Equipment When assigned as Narcotics Investigator: Body Wire Camera "Buy Monies" Binoculars Narcotics Field Test Kit #J-18808-Ljbffr Gulf Shores, City of (AL)