251037.Police Officer

$28 - $29/Yr

Tampa International Airport - Tampa, FL

Full-time - Entry Level

Tampa, FL

501-1,000 employees

About the position

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

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 ensure 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.
• Administers Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and first aid as required and maintains certification currency.
• 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.

Requirements

• Must be 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.
• Possession of a State of Florida Law Enforcement Officer Certification Upon Hire Required.
• Possession of a valid State of Florida Driver License Upon Hire Required.

Nice-to-haves

• 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 or 60 credit hours from an accredited college or university with a C average or better.

Benefits

• Excellent health, dental, vision, and retirement benefits.
• Competitive pay.
• Paid parental leave.
• Health and Dependent Savings Accounts.
• Wellness reimbursement.
• Training opportunities for career advancement.