Police Officer (PT) (39775)

Lehigh Northampton Airport Authority; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The Lehigh Northampton Airport Authority seeks a law enforcement officer responsible for maintaining security and order at the airport. This role includes patrolling, enforcing TSA regulations, and responding to emergencies. Candidates must have a valid Act 120 diploma and relevant certifications, along with a capacity for physical and mental challenges in various weather conditions.

Qualifications

• Must pass TSA criminal history records check.
• Valid PA driver's license required.
• Ability to analyze situations and make logical decisions under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Enforcement of federal, state, or local laws.
• Patrol duties consisting of foot and vehicle patrols.
• Monitor security violations and maintain logs.

Skills

Communication

Observation

Decision Making

Education

High School Diploma or GED

PA Law Enforcement Academy (Act 120) Diploma

Tools

Firearms

Job description

Major Responsibilities

• Enforcement of applicable federal, state, or local laws, rules, and regulations.
• Periodically performs foot and vehicle patrols.
• Stands for extended periods of time.
• Prevention, investigation and detection of crime
• Maintain traffic flow on airport roadways and issue citations when appropriate
• Maintain law and order
• Enforce TSA approved Airport security program
• Maintain proper log books, reports, and forms.
• Monitor and report potential security violations/hazards
• Make arrests and appear in court to present evidence and testify as needed
• Maintain compliance with Wildlife Hazard Management program
• Other duties may be assigned.
  
  

MINIMUM QUALIFICIATIONS

• PA Law Enforcement Academy (Act 120) Diploma
• MPOETC Certification or current valid examination score.
• Valid PA Drivers license
• Knowledge of PA Crimes Code, Vehicle Code, and court procedures
• Skill in the proper use and care of firearms as well as competency in using lethal/less than lethal weapons
• Ability to communicate clearly; understand complex oral and written instructions
• Possess good observation skills
• Ability to analyze situations, take corrective action and make logical decisions under pressure
• Ability to effectively deal with co-workers and the public
• Must pass TSA criminal history records check and LNAA security clearance background investigation
• Satisfactorily pass psychological evaluation
• Must be able to work permanent or rotating shifts
• Must be able to respond to emergency requests for assistance
• Must demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Must have a High School Diploma or GED
  
  

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to work outdoors in all types of weather
• Must be able to lift and handle up to 75lbs.
• Must be able to stand for long periods of time, walk, run, sit, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl
• Must be able to speak, comprehend, read & write English
• Must be able to use hands and fingers to handle equipment, tools, objects or controls
• Must have normal ability to understand speech in noisy areas, understand whispered speech, and be able to localize sounds. Must not exceed average hearing loss of 25 decibels.
• Must have adequate close, distant, peripheral, color vision & depth perception