Job Description
Description TO APPLY TO THIS POSITION, PLEASE COPY AND PASTE THE FOLLOWING LINK: Rhode Island Airport Corporation, RI - Airport Police (Patrol Officer) Job | PoliceApp TO BE RE-DIRECTED TO THE POLICEAAP.COM ALL APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ON THE POLICEAPP.COM Job Title: Law Enforcement Officer
Shift: TBD
Department: Airport Police
Reports to: Sergeant, Lieutenant, Chief
Union Status: Union
Grade: 324
Summary: Enforce laws and regulations to protect life and property in and around Rhode Island T.F. green International Airport and all property owned or leased by the Rhode Island Airport Corporation.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities: - Patrol assigned areas;
- Conduct proactive and reactive Law Enforcement within RIAC jurisdiction;
- Enforce RIAC Ground Transportation Rules and issue traffic violations as needed;
- Direct traffic and control parking in and around the airport;
- Remain alert and vigilant at all times;
- Respond to all calls for service as directed by the Dispatch Center or any supervisor;
- Call in all security checks;
- Unlock gates and ensure that gates are secured properly before leaving the area;
- Relieve Dispatcher for breaks and emergencies;
- Provide escorts for armed security personnel as needed;
- Ensure compliance with Rhode Island T.F. green International Airport Security Plan (ASP) and 40 CFR 1542;
- Provide first aid until EMS arrives;
- Respond to questions and inquiries from customers;
- Conduct preliminary investigations of federal and state crimes and complaints, criminal and non-criminal, and violations of ASP;
- Detect and deter any criminal activity;
- Arrest persons found in violation of federal and state applicable laws and regulations;
- Prepare reports of significant incidents, activities and security violations;
- Work together with other RIAC employees, tenants and contractors;
- Work with other law enforcement agencies;
- Carry firearms and other weapons in the course of performing duties;
- Demonstrate strong verbal and written skills; and
- Perform other related and un-related duties as assigned.
Supervisory Responsibilities: None, except in accordance with the CBA
Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Special qualifications include: - Must be a United States Citizen to apply;
- Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age to apply;
- Must, at the time of application and continually thereafter, be free from any felony convictions;
- Must pass a physical fitness test;
- Must pass an oral interview of 70% or higher;
- Must be evaluated and tested by a certified phycologist and receive a satisfactory rating;
- Must pass a fingerprint-based criminal history records check (CHRC) and security threat assessment (STA) to obtain security ID media;
- Must, at the time of application and thereafter, meet all requirements for entry into their Municipal Police Training Academy (hearing, vision, fitness, etc.); and
- Must have completed, or successfully complete during the prescribed probation period, the basic training requirements and standards prescribed by the State of Rhode Island Commission on Standards and Training (Chapter 42-28-2 of the General Laws).
Education and/or Experience - Must have a high school diploma or GED;
- Must have a minimum of 60 college credits or three (3) years of honorable military or military reserve duty; or
- Must have three (3) years of prior law enforcement or corrections experience in good standing.
Certificates, Licenses and Registrations: - Possess a valid Motor Vehicle Operator's license; and
- Must meet State of Rhode Island qualification requirements to carry weapons used in the performance of duty, and must maintain annual qualifications as a condition of employment.
Shift: - May be required to work evenings and nights
Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Will be subjected to prolonged walking, standing, and outside exposure; and
- Must possess the ability to apprehend, restrain and pursue subjects.
Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- All areas (inside and outside) at the Rhode Island T.F. Green International Airport and all property in the State of RI owned or leased by RIAC;
- Expected to work overtime, extended hours and be potentially held over on shift, all in accordance with the CBA
This organization provides equal employment opportunity to all persons, regardless of age, race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation/expression, political affiliations, marital status, and
non-disqualifying physical or mental disability.
This organization welcomes and encourages applications from minorities, veterans, and persons with physical and mental disabilities, and will reasonably accommodate the needs of those persons in the application process. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation request will be on a case-by-case basis.
Applicant Selection Process:
- Preliminary Application Submission
- Physical Fitness Test
- Written Test (not required for POST-certified police officers)
- Supplemental Employment Application
- Oral Interview
- Eligibility List Established
- Background Investigation
- Conditional Offer of Employment and Alternate Conditional Officer of Employment
- Medical Examination
- Psychological Examination
- RI Municipal Police Academy Unless Already a Certified Police Officer in RI
- One Year Probation Period Including Field Training Officer Program
- Permanent Appointment as a Police Officer
Salary and Benefits:
- Starting salary for a POST-certified officer is $84,443 which will increase to $87,820 as of June 29, 2025 and to $90,455 as of June 28, 2026
- Starting salary for candidates attending the RI Municipal Police Academy is $36.93/hour
- Upon successful graduation from the RI Municipal Police Academy and completion of FTO, the officer will be placed at the highest step which would be $87,820 as of June 29, 2025 which increases to $90,455 as of June 28, 2026
- We offer a rotating schedule of 12-hour days with every other Friday, Saturday and Sunday off.
- Three weeks paid vacation annually + four personal days
- 12 paid holidays annually
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
- Stipend for health insurance waiver of $4,000
- 414H Plan (8% employee contribution, plus 8% company match), employee contributions vest immediately with employer contributions vested after 5 years of service, voluntary plans also available)
- Certified Police Officers that have retired in good standing from the State Retirement System are still eligible to collect their State Retirement System pensions as a member of the RIAC Police Department
- Clothing replacement and maintenance allowance
- Tuition Reimbursement
TO APPLY TO THIS POSITION, PLEASE COPY AND PASTE THE FOLLOWING LINK: Rhode Island Airport Corporation, RI - Airport Police (Patrol Officer) Job | PoliceApp TO BE RE-DIRECTED TO THE POLICEAAP.COM ALL APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ON THE POLICEAPP.COM Rhode Island Airport Corp.
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