Police Officer

Tucson, AZ
Tucson Airport Authority

Compensation: $56,160 – $68,796
Under general supervision and administrative direction, has the primary responsibility to provide emergency and non-emergency response to individuals and entities that request or require support services on properties of the Tucson Airport Authority (TAA) at Tucson International Airport (TUS) and Ryan Airfield (RYN); ensure all federal regulations pertinent to safety, security and emergency management are followed; ensure that the laws of the State of Arizona and of the United States are enforced as they pertain to the jurisdiction of the TAA; understand and adhere to department and TAA policies.

Essential Functions: 

The following functions and all other functions not included in this job description are to be performed in the best interests and for the greater good of TAA.

  • Ensure compliance with all Federal, State, and local laws, rules and regulations, and TAA policies and procedures in the performance of TAA’s Police activities.·
  • Protect life and property and provide public safety within departmental policies and guidelines.·
  • Perform law enforcement patrol activities and enforce laws; maintain public order; maintain high visibility to deter and prevent crime, observe criminal behavior, and employ crime prevention techniques; operate patrol vehicles; pursue offenders by patrol vehicle and on foot; conduct investigations; issue summonses/citations and warnings; stop and/or arrest resisting offenders using appropriate force, up to and including deadly force; search persons, places and things for discovery of evidence or weapons; seize and impound property and evidence; transport persons and property.
  • Perform law enforcement tasks mandated by Transportation Security Administration (TSA) regulations Part 1542 and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations FAR Part 139.
  • Utilize the Incident Management System (ICS)/National Incident Management System (NIMS) protocols and procedures; coordinate and/or participate in after-action emergency de-briefing with appropriate departments and stakeholders.
  • Be responsive to airport emergencies and situations that may involve loss of human life or property; support public safety and operational response to emergencies; utilize Incident Management System (ICS)/National Incident Management System (NIMS) protocols and procedures; coordinate and/or participate in after-action emergency de-briefing with appropriate departments and stakeholders.

Position Requirements:

A minimum high school diploma or equivalent; United States Citizenship; and Arizona Police Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) Board certified.

Licenses; Certificates; Special Requirements:

Valid Arizona Driver’s license.