Police Officer - Full Time - Susquehanna Area Regional Airport Authority

Job Description

The Susquehanna Area Regional Airport Authority (SARAA) is hiring Police Officers for the Harrisburg International Airport Police Department.  Previous municipal, state, or federal law enforcement experience in Pennsylvania required.  Candidates MUST have current Act 120 certified or held the certification prior.

Responsible for police duties, operations and assignments during his or her tour of duty at Harrisburg International Airport, a commercial service small hub airport that serves approximately 1.4 million customers annually. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBLITIES:

The candidate must be able to perform the Core Functions of a police officer as outlined by the Municipal Police Officers’ Education and Training Commission.   

SUPERVISION: 

An officer will assume supervisory responsibilities for the shift when they are the senior officer on that shift and no other senior officer is on duty.   

QUALIFICATIONS;  

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty 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 

Required Licenses, Certifications and Conditions:

• Must be Act 120 certified.
• Must be a citizen of the United States. 
• Have reached their 21st birthday. 
• Hold an Associate’s Degree with a criminal justice related course of study or equivalent law enforcement experience.
• Possess a valid Pennsylvania driver’s license.
• Medical physical examination
  • Applicants who are offered conditional employment will be required to take and pass a physical examination given by a doctor appointed by Susquehanna Area Regional Airport Authority who will be required to certify the applicant is physically fit and able to perform the duties of a police officer. The medical examination may also include “drug screen.” 
• Psychological examination
  • Applicants who are offered conditional employment will be required to take and pass a psychological examination given by a psychiatrist appointed by Susquehanna Area Regional Airport Authority who will be required to certify that the applicant is free from any mental or emotional disorder or defect that would prevent the successful discharging of the duties of a police officer. 
• Polygraph examination
  • Applicants who are offered conditional employment will be required to take and pass a polygraph examination given by a certified polygraph examiner appointed by Susquehanna Area Regional Airport Authority who will be required to verify the applicant has been truthful on his/her application and explore the applicant’s background for excellent character, past crimes or disgraceful conduct that may impact the ability of the applicant to serve as a police officer.

Cognitive Ability:

Ability to comprehend, retain and follow oral and written instructions. Must exercise good judgment, work independently, make decisions, organize and maintain detailed information. Must effectively set priorities.  Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations without precedent.

Physical Demands:

Must be able to use physical force to apprehend and subdue an arrestee; stand or operate a motor vehicle for extended periods of time; use handguns, rifles and shotguns effectively and in accordance with department requirements; and successfully complete any duly enacted or authorized physical fitness/wellness program.  Must be able to run for several hundred yards and climb over obstacles.

Work Environment:

May be required to work rotating shifts and assignments, and to work long hours with little or no notice.  Must be able to withstand prolonged exposure to extreme weather conditions, frequent exposure to stress-inducing situations, exposure to high noise environment, including jet and propeller aircraft and firearms noise, long irregular work hours, or extended periods of time on foot or behind a desk.

Language and Communication Skills:

Must be able to read, write, and communicate effectively in the English language.  Must be able to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, standard operating procedures, policy and procedure manuals or governmental regulations.  Ability to write reports and business correspondence is required.  Must be able to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, shift personnel, clients, customers, and the general public.  Regularly communicates with supervisors, co-workers, other departments, contractors, and customers.

Mathematical Skills:

Knowledge of basic math skills. 

Computer Skills:

Computer literacy required in Word and Excel.  Demonstrates proficiency in the use of law enforcement computer systems and operating programs utilized.

Company Description

The Susquehanna Area Regional Airport Authority (SARAA) is the governing authority of the Harrisburg International Airport, Capital City Airport, Franklin County Regional Airport, and Gettysburg Regional Airport in south-central Pennsylvania. SARAA is a small hub commercial airport that serves approximately 1.4 million passengers annually and also three general aviation airports. 

Our Mission is to provide outstanding customer service and convenient access to worldwide destinations and the global economy while achieving our Vision to increasingly bolster Central Pennsylvania’s economic growth and prosperity.

We're always looking for great people to join our team at SARAA. To help make sure our employees are always prepared for our ever-changing business environment, we continually invest in their training. Plus, we offer a full benefits package to full-time employees, including medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance coverage, 401(a), and a 457 plan.

Benefits

• Health insurance - 100%  employer paid for employee only coverage.  Employee contributes for dependent coverage.
• Dental insurance - 100% employer paid for employee only coverage.  Employee contributes for dependent coverage.
• Vision insurance - 100% employer paid for employee only coverage.  Employee contributes for dependent coverage.
• Short-term Disability - Employer paid.
• Long-term Disability - Employer paid.
• Life Insurance - Employer paid.
• Retirement Plan
• Vacation
• Holidays