Law Enforcement Officer

Job Title:                  Law Enforcement Officer

Shift:                          TBD                           

Department:             Airport Police

Reports to:               Sergeant, Lieutenant, Chief

Union Status:          Union

Grade:                       324 

Summary:

Enforce laws and regulations to protect life and property in and around Rhode Island T.F. green International Airport and all property owned or leased by the Rhode Island Airport Corporation.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Patrol assigned areas;
• Conduct proactive and reactive Law Enforcement within RIAC jurisdiction;
• Enforce RIAC Ground Transportation Rules and issue traffic violations as needed;
• Direct traffic and control parking in and around the airport;
• Remain alert and vigilant at all times;
• Respond to all calls for service as directed by the Dispatch Center or any supervisor;
• Call in all security checks;
• Unlock gates and ensure that gates are secured properly before leaving the area;
• Relieve Dispatcher for breaks and emergencies;
• Provide escorts for armed security personnel as needed;
• Ensure compliance with Rhode Island T.F. green International Airport Security Plan (ASP) and 40 CFR 1542;
• Provide first aid until EMS arrives;
• Respond to questions and inquiries from customers;
• Conduct preliminary investigations of federal and state crimes and complaints, criminal and non-criminal, and violations of ASP;
• Detect and deter any criminal activity;
• Arrest persons found in violation of federal and state applicable laws and regulations;
• Prepare reports of significant incidents, activities and security violations;
• Work together with other RIAC employees, tenants and contractors;
• Work with other law enforcement agencies;
• Carry firearms and other weapons in the course of performing duties;
• Demonstrate strong verbal and written skills; and
• Perform other related and un-related duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None, except in accordance with the CBA

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Special qualifications include:

• Must be a United States Citizen to apply;
• Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age to apply;
• Must, at the time of application and continually thereafter, be free from any felony convictions;
• Must pass a physical fitness test;
• Must pass an oral interview of 70% or higher;
• Must pass an oral interview of 70% or higher;
• Must be evaluated and tested by a certified phycologist and receive a satisfactory rating;
• Must pass a fingerprint-based criminal history records check (CHRC) and security threat assessment (STA) to obtain security ID media;
• Must, at the time of application and thereafter, meet all requirements for entry into their Municipal Police Training Academy (hearing, vision, fitness, etc.); and
• Must have completed, or successfully complete during the prescribed probation period, the basic training requirements and standards prescribed by the State of Rhode Island Commission on Standards and Training (Chapter 42-28-2 of the General Laws).

Education and/or Experience

• Must have a high school diploma or GED;
• Must have a minimum of 60 college credits or three (3) years of honorable military or military reserve duty; or
• Must have three (3) years of prior law enforcement or corrections experience in good standing.

Certificates, Licenses and Registrations:

• Possess a valid Motor Vehicle Operator’s license; and
• Must meet State of Rhode Island qualification requirements to carry weapons used in the performance of duty, and must maintain annual qualifications as a condition of employment.

Shift:

• May be required to work evenings and nights

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Will be subjected to prolonged walking, standing, and outside exposure; and
• Must possess the ability to apprehend, restrain and pursue subjects.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• All areas (inside and outside) at the Rhode Island T.F. Green International Airport and all property in the State of RI owned or leased by RIAC;
• Expected to work overtime, extended hours and be potentially held over on shift, all in accordance with the CBA

This organization provides equal employment opportunity to all persons, regardless of age, race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation/expression, political affiliations, marital status, and

non-disqualifying physical or mental disability.

This organization welcomes and encourages applications from minorities, veterans, and persons with physical and mental disabilities, and will reasonably accommodate the needs of those persons in the application process. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation request will be on a case-by-case basis.