Airport Police Officer

Syracuse, NY
Syracuse Regional Airport Authority

Syracuse Regional Airport Authority (SRAA), operator of Syracuse Hancock International Airport, is seeking full-time and part-time Airport Police Officers for the new police force at Syracuse Hancock International Airport. Responsibilities, under the supervision of the Airport Police Captain, include enforcing federal and state laws and local ordinances and maintaining order at Syracuse Hancock International Airport while conducting community policing and routine patrol duties on an assigned shift. We are seeking individuals who are community-service oriented and prefer those with previous experience in law enforcement at a commercial airport.

Full-time candidates must be able to work 8 hours/day, 5 days/week, to include one weekend day.

Part-time candidates must be able to work a regular schedule of 16-24 hours each week, not to exceed 29 hours per week on average.

Salary and Benefits

$35.00 per hour, plus shift differential.

Typical Work Activities

  • Patrols assigned areas on foot or within a vehicle, including curb management.
  • Responds to all aircraft emergency situations.
  • Directs traffic in congested and emergency areas.
  • Issues traffic and other citations or warnings.
  • Performs investigatory work.
  • Searches for and preserves evidence.
  • Checks doors and windows of unoccupied business and leased properties.
  • Investigates suspicious activities and makes arrests for violations of Federal and State Laws and local ordinances.
  • Escorts arrested individuals to jail and to court, and has them booked on charges.
  • Watches for and makes investigations of wanted and missing persons, stolen cars and property.
  • Maintains order in crowds at gatherings on airport grounds.
  • Answers questions for and directs the traveling public and airport visitors

Minimum Qualifications

Must have active Basic Police Officer Certification (BCPO) for the State of New York at the time of appointment.

Citizenship: Candidates must be citizens of the United States at time of appointment.

License: Possession of a valid New York State driver’s license at time of appointment and must be maintained during length of employment.

Physical: Candidates must meet the prescribed general physical and medical conditions as stated in the Municipal Police Training Council standards.

Moral Character: Candidates must be of a good moral character with no conviction of a felony. Conviction of a misdemeanor or other offense, including traffic violation, may bar appointment.

For Retired Police Officers: Must be licensed to carry a firearm and have arrest authority.