Police Officer

Salary: $28.20 – $29.20/HOUR

Position Summary:

Under the general direction of a Police Sergeant, the Police Officer performs law enforcement duties to protect Authority property, facilities, personnel, and the general public at Tampa International Airport. This role involves enforcing Authority regulations as well as federal, state, and local laws. The Police Officer responds to various incidents such as disturbances, traffic accidents, and emergencies, providing assistance and preparing related reports. This position requires a strong commitment to public safety, effective communication skills, and the ability to remain calm under pressure while ensuring compliance with legal and operational procedures.

Essential Functions:

• Enforces all 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 jurisdictional areas 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 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.
• Prepares and submits clear and detailed reports in a timely manner.
• 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.
• Administers Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and first aid as required and maintains certification currency.
• Transports prisoners to detention or medical facilities.
• Operates communications equipment.
• Prepares and preserves evidence in accordance with directives to maintain chain of custody.
• Adhere to all safety protocols and regulations while performing tasks to ensure a safe working environment, including proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and reporting potential hazards.
• Regular and reliable attendance is required as an essential function of the position.

Requirements:

• High School Diploma or valid equivalent.
• Or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Certification as a law enforcement officer by the State of Florida Criminal Justice Standard.
• Must pass existing CJSTC requirements.
• Must possess a valid Florida Driver License.

Preferred Requirements:

• Associate’s Degree in Criminal Justice, Law, or a closely related field.
• Two (2) years of experience as a federal, state, county, city or airport authority law enforcement officer.
• Previous experience in law enforcement.
• Served in the United States armed forces for a minimum of 18 months.