Airport Police Officer

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　　Airport Police Officer

　　Salary

　　$24.42 Hourly

　　Location

　　TX 78216, TX

　　Job Type

　　4A Full-Time

　　Job Number

　　2024-00658

　　Department

　　Aviation

　　Opening Date

　　01/10/2024

　　Closing Date

　　3/27/2024 11:59 PM Central

　　Grant Funded

　　No

　　FLSA Status

　　Non-Exempt

　　Description

　　Benefits

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　　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.

　　$2,500 hiring incentive upon academy completion

　　Work Location

　　9623 W. Terminal Dr. #1320 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, click here (https://sapdcareers.com/documents/SAPD-PAT-Applicant-Guide_2013.pdf) . A video description of the course is available on YouTube by clicking here. (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nQngTaagiUk&t=4s)

　　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:

　　http://www.sanantonio.gov/hr/employee_information/benefits/index.asp

　　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 Human Resources Department (https://www.sanantonio.gov/Hr/About/ContactUs?sendto=HR) so that accommodations may be made to meet your needs. Our telephone number is 210-207-8705 and our fax number is 210-207-2285.