What are the responsibilities and job description for the Police Officer, Part-time - Lateral ($12,500 Hiring Incentive) position at Spokane Airport?
Lateral Police Officers, Part-time are eligible for a $12,500 hiring incentive. $6,250 to be paid after one (1) full month of employment, $3,125 to be paid after six (6) months of employment, $3,125 to be paid after one (1) year of employment.
Perform police duties at Spokane International Airport: preserve public peace, protect life and property, enforce local, state and federal laws and regulations, initiate and complete investigations, mediate disputes, render aid and assistance as required.
- Respond to in-progress alarms and general calls for service from passenger screening areas
- Resolve interpersonal conflicts between screening area personnel and citizens in a productive, conciliatory manner
- Maintain high visibility patrol in and around the airport terminal and facilities
- Provide information and assistance to motorists and pedestrians
- Issue warnings and citations for moving and nonmoving violations
- Enforce parking and traffic regulations at the terminal and on surrounding roadways
- Investigate complaints and take appropriate action, which may include the use of deadly and nondeadly force
- Place persons under physical arrest for violations of the law and complete necessary paper work, up to and including court testimony
- Assist in dignitary protection in coordination with local, state, and federal agencies
- Identify and, if possible, eliminate public hazards
- Patrol airport property in vehicles or on foot
- Patrol the airport's Security Identification Display Area insuring only authorized personnel are present as required by federal regulations
- Patrol airport perimeter fence line to ensure integrity of fences and gates
- Complete any other duties as assigned
- Thorough knowledge of law enforcement.
- Good communication skills, written and verbal. Ability to manage and coordinate complete response to a multitude of emergency situations.
- Interact in a courteous and professional manner in sensitive, stressful and possibly controversial situations.
- Make public contact and render assistance as necessary in a courteous and professional manner under difficult and in some instances hazardous circumstances.
- Use sound judgment under adverse, stressful conditions.
- Think clearly and act quickly in a variety of situations.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Possess current Basic Police Certification issued by the Washington State Criminal Justice Commission or an equivalent certification from another accredited law enforcement agency and have a minimum of two years experience as a police officer.
- Possess a valid driver's license with excellent driving record.
- Must be a citizen of the United States.
- Must be 21 years of age or older.
- Must have no felony convictions or disqualifying criminal history.
- Ability to communicate effectively and clearly both verbally and in writing. Read, write, speak, and understand English.
- Ability to physically run over and through rough terrain and on stairs to chase and apprehend violators.
- Ability to stand for long periods of time.
- Two hand ability to fire and reload semi-automatic handgun and slide-pump shotgun.
- Two hand ability to drive and use radio microphone simultaneously.
- Mobility throughout all airport facilities. Able to respond in emergencies.
- Successful candidates who have been offered a position will be required to pass a post offer physical and psychological examination prior to appointment.
- Related experience in Airport environment. Knowledge of state and local law enforcement system.
- Applicant will be subject to a background investigation.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain an Airport security badge as a condition of employment.
- This is a safety sensitive position.
All Airport including terminal, roads, airfield. Exposure to adverse weather conditions, emergency situations, and violence prone individuals.
Salary : $39
