Airport Police Officer

Montgomery, AL
Montgomery Regional Airport

Salary: $39,957.00 – $50,745.00/year

Position Summary:

The reason this position exists is to perform specialized law enforcement work providing protection for civilian aviation passengers, visitors, aircraft and facilities. Work involves specialized security requirements of airport traffic direction, making arrests, and detaining persons suspected of violating local, state, or federal laws or regulations, participation in search procedures or implementation of bomb threat plan, engaging in law enforcement activities including uniformed foot, vehicle, Segway, and bicycle patrol to ensure the integrity of the commercial aviation environment, and participating in training sessions on airport security related subjects. This position reports to Airport Police Corporal, Sergeant, Lieutenant and/or the Airport Police Chief.

Requirements:

  • Must have completed a police recruit academy approved by the Alabama Peace Officers Standards and Training (APOST) and be currently certified as a Police Officer.
  • Must possess and maintain a current Alabama driver’s license.
  • Must be willing to work nights, shifts, and weekends.
  • Must submit to a 5-year employment background check to satisfy Federal Aviation Administration requirements.
  • Must be certified by a licensed physician to be in good health and physically fit for duty.
  • Must be 21 years of age.
  • Have U.S. citizenship or have applied for U.S. citizenship before applying for Airport Police Officer, and must complete a 1 year probationary period.