Airport Police Officer

Law Enforcement 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 ordinates 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

Benefits

The City of Gulf Shores offers a comprehensive benefit package with options that can help protect your health, finances and peace of mind. Just as the City of Gulf Shores is dedicated to the people in our community, we are also dedicated to providing employees with benefits that fit your diverse needs. Our benefit package includes health, dental, vision, life, disability and other voluntary products offered through Aflac. The City also has an employee clinic for those employees who are enrolled in our health insurance plan to utilize free of charge. When Benefits Begin Benefits are available to all eligible employees and dependents following the applicable waiting period: Benefits begin first of the month following 30 days after date of hire Part-time employees who work thirty (30) hours per week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in the City medical insurance program the same as the 40-hour employees.