Public Safety Officer - Law Enforcement

Columbus Airport Public Safety Officers play a vital role in ensuring the safety and security of all employees, travelers, tenants, and visitors. These professionals are entrusted with the responsibility of protecting persons and property from acts of criminal violence and aircraft piracy, while providing vital services in emergency situations. As a Public Safety Officer, you will help safeguard lives, maintain peace, prevent crime, and uphold all relevant laws and ordinances within the airport premises.

Job Duties:

The following is a non-exhaustive list of duties to be performed by a Public Safety Officer - LEO

1. General Police work involving enforcement of all applicable laws, statues, ordinances, rules and regulations pertaining to the safeguarding of property and persons on Columbus Airport premises:

• Patrolling airport property, writing citations, conducting investigations as it relates to incidents occurring on airport property and completing all required reports, making arrests for criminal activity, providing courtroom testimony, recovering and processing evidence when evidence of a crime is recovered.

2. Responds to airport emergency alarms, including aircraft emergencies, vehicle accidents, medical aid calls, and hazmat incidents.

3. Operates airport emergency equipment vehicles during responses to aircraft rescue emergencies; performs rescue tasks at aircraft emergencies and mishaps; operates specialized equipment for rescue operations.

4. Renders aid and basic life support services.

5. Performs assigned training ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local requirements.

6. Participates in emergency drills and training courses for emergency incidents other than firefighting.

7. Enforces traffic laws on airport property; perform security patrols.

8. Inspects, cleans, and performs operator level maintenance on assigned vehicles and equipment.

9. Prepares a variety of reports, logs, inspection results, and related documents; posts and/or forwards to supervisor.

10. Follows training schedules; receives training; maintains personal training records; attends school(s) and training courses as directed.

11. Monitors and operates communication equipment on police, fire, and aviation frequencies.

12. Other duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of:

· Principles, practices, and procedures of aircraft rescue

· Operation and maintenance of aircraft/rescue equipment and apparatus

· Concepts, components, and procedures of the Incident Command System

· Hazardous materials incident response

· Fire and life safety codes

· Basic life support principles and techniques

Ability to:

· Understand and follow written and oral instructions

· Work safely under hazardous conditions

· Read, write, and speak English at a level necessary for satisfactory job performance

· Operate standard machines and equipment used in work assignments such as: computers, testing equipment, printers, calculators, copiers, radios, and telephones

· Learn basic life support skills

· Review and interpret maps, diagrams, and mechanical drawings

· Deal courteously and effectively with the general public

· Foster and maintain positive working relationships.

Qualifications:

· Must be a citizen of the United States.

· Must possess a valid driver’s license.

· Must possess a high school diploma or recognized equivalent.

· Must be certified by the Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Council.

· Minimum of 2 years Law Enforcement experience is highly desired.

· Must be able to successfully pass a criminal background check

Physical Requirements:

· Physical exertion including standing and regular lifting.

· Must be able to climb stairs and/or ladders, lift at least 50 pounds, and have the ability to squat, bend, reach, push and pull.

· Employees holding this position will be required to perform any other job-related duties as requested by management.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $45,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Holidays
• Night shift
• Overnight shift
• Overtime
• Weekends as needed

Ability to Commute:

• Columbus, GA 31909 (Required)

Work Location: In person