Officer (Airport Police)

The Officer is responsible for protecting the life and property of the general public within the Nashville International Airport's (BNA) jurisdiction by recognizing and reporting unsafe conditions, actions, or environmental hazards. Other responsibilities include operating Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting (ARFF) vehicles including firefighting mechanisms and performing vehicular and pedestrian traffic control.

Essential Job Responsibilities:

• Ensures strict compliance with Metropolitan Nashville Airport Authority (MNAA) and Transportation Security Administration (TSA) standard operations, policies and procedures

• Serves, at minimum, as first responder for medical emergencies

• Upholds the laws of the United States and the State of Tennessee

• Handles police responsibilities for traffic crashes, moving citations, traffic control, and emergency calls

• Investigates reported crimes, obtains arrest warrants, makes arrests, and apprehends suspects as necessary

• Sweeps concourses for prohibited items such as explosives or dangerous weapons

• Answers calls, including medical, unattended bag, water/fire alarms, and door alarms

• Patrols terminal, parking lots, and perimeter fence looking for suspicious activity and unsecured areas

• Responds to aircraft emergencies, including plane crashes, fuel spills, and aircraft escorts

• Responds to malfunctions in perimeter fence gates

• Works with other agencies' warrants in other counties or states

• Identifies environmental hazards and addresses in accordance with OSHA regulations

• Operates ARFF vehicles, including the firefighting mechanisms

• Performs vehicular and pedestrian traffic control

• Helps individuals in need, including finding shelter for the homeless and transporting individuals to mental health facilities when necessary

• Conducts disaster exercise training

Qualifications Required:

• US Citizen (Rules of the Tennessee Peace Officer Standards and Training Commission)

• Valid Class D drivers license

• High school diploma/equivalent and three (3) years of successful, consecutive work experience OR High school diploma/equivalent with certification as an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) OR High school diploma/equivalent with two (2) years of military experience and an honorable discharge

Preferred:

• High school diploma/equivalent and Certified by the Peace Officers and Standard Training (POST) Commission on hire date

• Two (2) years (60 semester hours) of academic studies from an accredited college or university

• 1-2 years of experience in law enforcement, Aircraft Rescue Fire Fighting (ARFF) or Emergency Medical Services (EMS)

Starting Salary: $55,450 (uncertified); $61,106 (certified)

Shift: 12-Hour Shifts – rotation of every other weekend off; Teams A & B, 5:45 am – 6:15 pm; Teams C & D, 5:45 pm - 6:15 am

Benefits:

• Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance

• 457 Plan - 100% match of up to $4,500/year

• Educational Assistance

• Shift Pay - $1,742/per year for Teams C&D

• 10 Paid Holidays & 1 Floating Day

• 17 Days Paid Time Off (PTO) per year

• Paid training and specialized training

• Uniforms and equipment provided