Police Officer

Performs law enforcement duties for the protection of Aviation Authority property, facilities, personnel and the general public.

COMPENSATION
Starting pay of $28.20-$29.20 per hour

WORKPLACE TYPE

• 100% On-Site

POSITION ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Enforces all Aviation Authority regulations, federal, state and local laws.
• Responds to calls and investigates problems, disturbances, traffic accidents, crimes, emergencies and other incidents; provides assistance and prepares related reports.
• Performs foot and vehicle patrols in assigned areas on Aviation Authority property to detect and monitor possible criminal activity and interrogates suspicious persons.
• Maintains patrol car, weapons and other law enforcement equipment to insure operational readiness.
• Enforces traffic laws by observing, issuing citations and warnings and apprehending violators on Aviation Authority premises.
• Apprehends and arrests suspected law violators to ensure public safety.
• Provides information and assistance to the public.
• Completes written reports and required forms in accordance with standard operating procedures and directives.
• Testifies in court to provide an accurate account of investigation reports and findings.
• Impounds abandoned or illegally parked vehicles, and vehicles used in the commission of crimes.
• Transports prisoners to detention or medical facilities.
• Operates communications equipment
• Prepares and preserves evidence in accordance with directives to maintain chain of custody.
Ability and willingness to work rotating shifts to include nights, weekends, and holidays in a subtropical climate under adverse weather conditions.

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  REQUIRED FOR ALL HCAA JOBS

• In the event of an emergency or disaster that impacts the Hillsborough County Aviation Authority (HCAA), an employee may be required to respond promptly to duties and responsibilities as assigned by the employee’s department or the HCAA Emergency Operations Center (EOC). Such assignments may be before, during, or after the emergency/disaster.

• Complies with all HCAA Policies, Procedures, and Standards.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Must 19 years of age or older.
• A United States citizen
• High School Diploma/GED Graduation from high school or possession of a GED certificate or diploma required

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

• Possession of a State of Florida Law Enforcement Officer Certification Upon Hire Required
• DL NUMBER - Driver License, Valid and in State Possession of a valid State of Florida Driver License. Upon Hire Required

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Two years of experience as a federal, state, county, city or airport authority law enforcement officer.
• Served in the United States armed forces for a minimum of 18 months.
• Associate's Degree Associates Degree or 60 credit hours from an accredited college or university with a C average or better.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Knowledge of crime detection, criminal investigation, accident investigation, and court procedures.
• Knowledge of civil and criminal laws, police and Aviation Authority rules, regulations, and standard operating procedures.
• Knowledge of traffic accident control measures and investigation methods and techniques.
• Skill in the use and care of firearms and other law enforcement-related equipment.
• Skill in the use of communications equipment.
• Skill in administering CPR and first aid.
• Ability to make effective decisions calmly and quickly in an emergency or hazardous situation.
• Ability to enforce the law courteously, tactfully, firmly, and impartially.
• Ability to follow established procedures and pay close attention to detail.
• Ability to work effectively with others.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Ability to prepare work-related reports.
• Ability to work with antagonistic persons or with the public under adverse conditions.
• Ability to safely operate a motor vehicle.
• Ability to maintain confidential information.
Ability to use a computer and related software.

TPA MISSION STATEMENT

To be a major driver in the economic growth of the Tampa Bay Region. We will be leading-edge innovators to create global access and extraordinary customer experiences through our people and facilities to build prosperity for our stakeholders and the region.

TPA VISION STATEMENT

To be a vibrant aviation gateway for Tampa Bay, providing access and economic opportunity for our stakeholders.

The Aviation Authority-Tampa International Airport provides equal employment opportunity to all persons, regardless of age, race, religion, color, national origin, sex, political affiliations, marital status, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, age, sexual orientation, membership, or non-membership in an employee organization, or based on personal favoritism or other non-merit factors.

The Aviation Authority-Tampa International Airport is an equal opportunity employer and 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 and testing process. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation requests will be on a case-by-case basis.