Airport Police Officer

Tulsa, OK
Tulsa Airports

Salary: $22.77 per hour.

Position Summary:

Reporting to the Shift Lieutenant, the Airport Police Officer is responsible for police duties, security and safety functions at Tulsa International Airport. Occasional police and security duties at Tulsa Riverside Airport, and occasional VIP security duties. Works with local, state and federal agencies with enforcement of criminal laws, traffic enforcement and federal regulations. Investigates crimes, prepares reports and testifies in court.

Essential Functions:

  • Responds to all law enforcement calls on airport properties.
  • Directs traffic in congested and emergency areas.
  • Makes arrests and issues citations.
  • Ability to investigate crimes, identify and preserve evidence.
  • Prepares written reports utilizing basic to moderate level computer skills.
  • Public relations activities.
  • Conducts airport safety and security inspections.
  • Responds to all emergency situations. Assists with airfield alerts and escorts.
  • Drives police vehicle safely in a crowded airport environment.
  • Attends meetings and/or seminars to stay current in job practices.
  • May perform other tasks as required to keep the Airport in compliance with FAR 139 and FAR 107.
  • Comes to work on a regular and timely basis and performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements:

  • Minimum education of high school diploma or GED equivalent.
  • Must possess a CLEET Basic Peace Officer Certificationand.
  • Be at least 21 years of age.
  • No one may apply who has been convicted of or has participated in a deferred sentence for a felony, a crime of moral turpitude or crime of domestic violence.
  • At a minimum, must possess CLEET Basic Peace Officer Certification by the Oklahoma Council of Law Enforcement Education and Training.
  • Possession of a valid Oklahoma Class D Operator’s License.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain eligibility to hold a Security Identification Display Area (SIDA) badge.