Airport Police Officer

Salary: $28.11 Hourly
Location : 457 SANDAU SAN ANTONIO, 78216, TX
Job Type: 4A Full-Time
Job Number: 2026-01192
Department: Police
Opening Date: 07/24/2026
Closing Date: 9/30/2026 1:25 PM Central
Grant Funded: No
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt


Job Summary


Under general supervision, is responsible for providing police protection and security for the San Antonio International Airport, including the terminals, Air Operations Area, and airport complex by enforcing all applicable laws and ordinances. Working conditions are inside and outside with occasional exposure to extreme weather conditions, hostile people, and emergency situations. Exercises no supervision.

Work Location
457 Sandau Rd, San Antonio, TX (78216)

Work Hours
San Antonio Airport Police Academy; 7:45 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Monday - Friday
Pending successful completion of the Academy, officer will be assigned to a shift based on opening and seniority.

Essential Job Functions

• Provides police protection and security for the general public.
• Provides law enforcement support to the airlines, vendors, tenants, passengers, and TSA passenger screening operations.
• Controls and directs traffic and issues city ordinance violations, parking and traffic citations, and misdemeanor citations.
• Initiates arrests, when appropriate, in response to Federal, State, and local laws and city ordinances.
• Responds to all emergency situations.
• Investigates traffic accidents, fire, burglary, robbery alarms, and security door alarms.
• Prepares and submits required reports on incidents, accidents, and offenses.
• Patrolling the area and monitoring activities at the airport and its terminals may require standing, walking, twisting, kneeling, and may require running, handling a firearm and modern police equipment in response to emergencies.
• Performs related duties and fulfills responsibilities as required.

Job Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent (recognized by the Texas Education Agency or a regional accrediting agency.
• Valid Class 'C' Texas Driver's License.
• At the time of application, applicants must possess a current and unrestricted Texas Peace Officer's license (certification) issued by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE), or be immediately licensable by TCOLE upon appointment.
• Must pass a Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Security Threat Assessment clearance upon employment.
• Must maintain federally mandated security clearance required to work at an airport at all times.
• Applicants for this position must pass a Criminal Justice Information Systems (CJIS) fingerprint-based background check and maintain CJIS eligibility. Due to CJIS requirements related to system access, the following will result in being disqualified for this position: Felony Convictions, Felony Deferred Adjudication, Class A & B Misdemeanor Deferred Adjudication, Class B Misdemeanor Convictions, an Open Arrest for Any Criminal Offense (Felony or Misdemeanor), and Family Violence Convictions.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience as a Peace Officer.

Employment Conditions

• Must be able to successfully pass the Physical Ability Test (PAT) which takes the form of a job simulation exercise based on the obstacle course at the SAPD Training Academy. The PAT is comprised of two parts. Part I is an obstacle course run. Part II of the Physical Ability Test (PAT) includes: Handgun Simulation. Both parts assess a candidate's ability to sustain pursuit of a suspect while encountering common obstacles and tasks. For a detailed explanation of the PAT, A video description of the course is
• Must be able to successfully pass a medical evaluation by a physician employed by the City of San Antonio to determine the Applicant's physical ability and well-being to withstand the rigors of law enforcement related activities.
• Must be able to successfully pass a psychological evaluation administered by a Psychologist/Psychiatrist employed by the City of San Antonio to determine the Applicant's mental clarity and stability with respect to the high stresses associated with law enforcement activities.
• Must be able to successfully pass a screening for illicit drug use and a polygraph examination administered by a licensed polygraph examiner hired by the City of San Antonio.
• Traffic citations for four (4) or more hazardous moving traffic offenses with any disposition other than "not guilty" within the twelve (12) months preceding the date of application is a disqualifying item.
• Involvement as a driver in two (2) or more motor vehicle accidents within the preceding twenty-four (24) months where the applicant's actions contributed to the accident in any way.
• Applicants must be a U.S. citizen.
• Applicants must be able to read, write and speak in the English language.
• May be disqualified for any unsuitable factors disclosed during their Personal History Statement and in the background investigation process.

Applicant Information

• If selected for this position, official transcripts, diplomas, certifications and licenses must be submitted at the time of processing. Unofficial transcripts and copies of other relevant documents may be attached to the application for consideration in advance.
• Please be advised that if selected for this position, information regarding employment history as it relates to the qualifications of the position will be needed for employment verification. Applicants claiming military service to meet the experience requirement for this position may attach a DD214 to the application.
• Unless otherwise stated, applicants are permitted to substitute two years of related full-time experience for one year of higher education or one year of related higher education for two years of experience in order to meet the minimum requirements of the job. One year of full-time experience is defined as 30 or more hours worked per week for 12 months. One year of higher education is defined as 30 credit hours completed at an accredited college or university.
• Applicants selected for employment with the City of San Antonio in this position must receive satisfactory results from pre-employment drug testing and background checks. If required for the position, additional background checks may be conducted.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of applicable Federal, State and local laws and city ordinances.
• Knowledge of law enforcement techniques and procedures.
• Skill in use of police vehicles and modern law enforcement firearms, weapons, and specialized equipment.
• Ability to respond rapidly and effectively in emergency situations.
• Ability to analyze situations and adopt quick, effective, and reasonable courses of action.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, supervisors, and the general public.
• Ability to perform all physical requirements of the position with or without accommodations.

Benefits Information
The City of San Antonio (CoSA) strives to provide a competitive compensation and benefit package to attract and retain a highly skilled workforce. To accomplish this, CoSA offers subsidized health care benefits for active and retired employees, paid disability benefits, paid life insurance, as well as automatic participation in a pension program which is currently matched two to one.

For more detailed information, please click on the following link to view Benefits offered by the City of San Antonio:

Note:

• Part-Time, Temporary, and non-City positions are not eligible for CoSA Benefits.
• Holiday and Leave benefits for Pre-K 4 SA positions may be different than what is listed at the above link.

Additional Information
The City Of San Antonio is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. This means that the City does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, sex (gender), age, disability, national origin, genetic information, or sexual orientation. All individuals are encouraged to apply and compete for jobs with the City of San Antonio.

If you require assistance at any stage of the application process due to a disability, please contact the so that accommodations may be made to meet your needs. Our telephone number is View phone number on click.appcast.io and our fax number is View phone number on click.appcast.io.
01


Are you a current regular full time or part time CoSA employee?

• Yes - I am a Full Time City Employee.
• Yes - I am a Part Time City Employee.
• No - I am not a Full Time or Part Time City Employee.

02


Are you a veteran or active member of the armed forces?

• Yes
• No

03


Are you a San Antonio Ready to Work Program (SAR2W) or Train for Jobs San Antonio Program (TfJSA) participant?

• Yes - SA Ready to Work Program
• Yes - Train for Jobs SA Program
• Yes - Both Programs
• No

04


Do you have a valid Class "C" Texas Driver's License or the ability to obtain one within 30 days of becoming a Texas Resident?

• Yes
• No

05


What best describes your highest level of education at the end of the current semester?

• Some High School
• High School Diploma or GED recognized by the Texas Education Agency or a regional accrediting agency
• 30+ completed semester hours (credits) from an accredited college or university
• 60+ completed semester hours (credits) from an accredited college or university
• Associate's Degree from an accredited college or university
• 90+ completed semester hours (credits) from an accredited college or university
• 120+ completed semester hours (credits) from an accredited college or university
• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university
• Master's Degree from an accredited college or university
• PhD, JD, or other Post Graduate Degree from an accredited college or university
• None of the above

06


Which of the following options applies to you?

• I possess a current and unrestricted Texas peace Officer's license (certification) issued by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCLOE).
• I have completed the coursework and successfully passed the Texas peace officer's licensing exam.
• I do not possess a current and unrestricted Texas peace Officer's license (certification) issued by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCLOE), but have the ability to be immediately licensable by TCOLE upon appointment.
• I do not possess a current and unrestricted Texas Peace Officer's license (certification) issued by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Officer Standards and Education (TCOLE) and I have not completed the coursework to obtain the license.

07


If you possess a current and unrestricted Texas Peace Officer's license (certification) issued by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE), what is your Personal Identification Number (PID)? If you do not possess a TCOLE License, answer "N/A".
08


If you do not possess a current and unrestricted Texas peace Officer's license (certification) issued by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCLOE), but have the ability to be immediately licensable by TCOLE upon appointment, when is your appointment? If you do not have an appointment, answer "N/A".
09


If enrolled in a Texas Peace Officer Academy, please enter the date you will complete the course? Month___ Year____. If you are not, please answer "N/A".
10


How many years of experience do you have as a Peace Officer?

• Less than one year
• 1 year
• 2 years
• 3 years
• 4 years
• 5 years +
• I do not have experience as a Peace Officer.

11


Have you applied for this position within the last twelve (12) months?

• Yes
• No

12


I understand that I must maintain federally mandated security clearance required to work at an airport at all times?

• Yes
• No

13


I understand that I must pass a Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Security Threat Assessment and a Criminal History Records Check upon employment. I further understand that if the Department receives any negative information on my background that prohibits me from meeting requirements for the position, my employment will be terminated and I will be compensated for the hours worked.

• Yes
• No

14


I acknowledge for this position I must pass a Criminal Justice Information Systems (CJIS) fingerprint-based background check and maintain CJIS eligibility. Due to CJIS requirements related to system access, the following will result in being disqualified for this position: 1) Felony Convictions, 2) Felony Deferred Adjudication, 3) Class A & B Misdemeanor Deferred Adjudication, 4) Class B Misdemeanor Convictions, 5) Open Arrest for Any Criminal Offense (Felony or Misdemeanor), and 5) Family Violence Convictions.

• I acknowledge.

15


I understand that if I have a need for a reasonable accommodation to participate in the recruitment and interview process, I can contact the Human Resources Department at View email address on click.appcast.io or View phone number on click.appcast.io. I further understand that if an accommodation is necessary to perform the position for which I have applied, I can contact HR after an offer has been extended.

• I acknowledge.

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