Police Officer

Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport; Panama City (FL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 93,000; Full time

Job summary

The Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport Police Department is seeking a Police Officer to protect life, property and airport security within the entry-level, non-supervisory role.

Candidates must be Florida-certified and hold a valid Florida driver’s license, with readiness for drug testing and a comprehensive background check; duties include patrols, first response, and enforcing regulations across airport facilities.

Qualifications

• Must be certified as a law enforcement officer by the State of Florida.
• Must possess a valid Florida driver’s license.
• Must pass pre-employment drug testing and a 10-year background check.

Responsibilities

• Patrol airport premises and perimeter to protect life and property.
• Respond as first responder to security incidents at the airport.
• Enforce parking and traffic regulations and conduct runway safety inspections.

Skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Effective communication

Physical fitness

Driver's license

Education

Florida law enforcement certification

Job description

PANAMA CITY-BAY COUNTY AIRPORT AND INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT

NORTHWEST FLORIDA BEACHES INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT

JOB DESCRIPTION

CLASSIFICATION : Police Officer

DEPARTMENT : Airport Police Department

SUPERVISOR : Police Sergeant

EFFECTIVE DATE : October 1 , 2026

PAY LEVEL : 107 ($ 51 , 899 . 13 — 93 , 418 . 43 )

PAY CLASSIFICATION : Non-Exempt

MAJOR FUNCTIONS ; This is general non-supervisory police work in the protection of life, property and airport security through the enforcement of laws and ordinances in the entry level Police Officer classification. General direction is received from Police Sergeant or Police Lieutenant. This position is classified non-exempt and serves as public liaison for the Airport providing information and assistance to the traveling public in afriendly and courteous manner. Performs related duties as required.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES : Performs periodic patrols of all perimeter fences, gates doors, and other access points to the restricted areas of the airport. Serves as first responder to any security matter that may occur at the Airport. Enforces vehicle parking and traffic regulations. Performs daily runway safety inspections as required.

Ensures the courteous and efficient treatment of persons subject to inspection, detention, search, arrest, and other aviation security activities. Deter, detect, and/or diffuse incidents through constant physical presence as auniformed law enforcement officer. Monitor computer-controlled access and surveillance systems. Provide law enforcement support for the security screening checkpoint as required. Assist other law enforcement agencies as required. Works rotating shifts as required.

QUALIFICATIONS : Must be certified as alaw enforcement officer by the State of Florida, and maintain such certification as current at all times. Must possess avalid Florida driver’s license. Employee must be physically fit, submit to psychological screening, and be certified as drug free. Must possess strong interpersonal skills and the ability to interface and effectively communicate with Airport staff, tenants, governmental agencies, and the general public.

MISCELLANEOUS REQUIREMENTS : Must pass pre-employment drug testing as well as periodic testing in accordance with airport policy; must pass a 10 -year, fingerprint-based, criminal history records check as required by the Transportation Security Administration.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Occasional:

• Working on uneven or slippery surfaces.
• Ability to lift or push/pull 100 +lbs.

Frequent:

• Walking, standing, bending, running, climbing, squatting, twisting/turning, balancing, crawling.
• Ability to lift or push/pull up to 50 lbs.
• Reaching above shoulder, reaching outward, handling/fingering, typing/keyboard functions.
• Prolonged periods of visual concentration and moderate levels of eye/hand/foot coordination.
• Maintain ability and proficiency to operate department vehicles, assigned firearms, and equipment.
• Ability to defend oneself from physical assault/attack.
• Able to restrain, lift, and/or carry adults of varying weights.

Constant:

• Requires the ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing, utilizing Standard English.
• Ability to hear (with or without ahearing aid) and have acceptable eyesight (with or without correction), and/or signal people to convey and exchange information.
• Ability to differentiate between colors or shades of color, read avariety of materials, and comprehendthem.
• Ability to apply problem-solving skills and deal with people beyond giving and receiving instructions.
• Must be adaptable to performing under stress when confronted with emergencies, unusual or dangerous situations, or situations requiring sustained attention or physical exertion.
• Walking for long periods of time (e.g., TSA checkpoint/terminal).

Working Conditions :
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The employee may be exposed to radiant and electrical energy sources, as well as grease, oils, solvents, chemicals, dust, and noise. There is frequent exposure to both indoor and outdoor environments, contact with the public, and avariety of environmental, climate, weather, and terrain conditions. The employee is subject to varied work hours, overtime, and recall during emergencies as essential personnel.

Risk/Safety Conditions :
The position involves asignificant degree of inherent danger and risk, with tension being aconsistent part of thejob.

DISCLAIMER

The examples above are illustrative and not intended to describe every function which may be performed by this job class. The omission of specific duties does not preclude management from assigning specific duties not listed, if such duties are alogical assignment to the position.