Airport Police Sergeant

Summary

Leads and participates in enforcing laws on airport property and in providing for safety for the public and airport operations.

Essential Functions

• Maintain contact with officers to provide advice or assistance, and to respond to more difficult situations;
• Supervise recordkeeping by officers and forward reports through the chain of command;
• Assist Airport Police Lieutenant in compiling data and statistics on police operations;
• Project a positive role model and utilize leadership skills in dealing with officers;
• Serve as first-line supervisor in the chain of command;
• Receive orders from superiors and provide direction to subordinate officers;
• Review and approve reports in the absence of the Airport Police Lieutenant, or as needed. Submit reports through the chain of command for final approval;
• Approve days off requested by officers;
• Perform evaluations of officers' performance and initiate disciplinary action for violations of department, city, state, or federal policies or laws;
• Resolve complaints from the public or from officers in a professional manner;
• Perform related duties as required.

Qualifications

Completion of a high school diploma or the equivalent with an additional three to five years of responsible experience as a law enforcement officer; or any combination of relevant education and experience which provides the following: Certified Peace Officer; Texas Driver's License.

Physical Exam Required.

Knowledge and Abilities

Knowledge Of

• The principles of modern police administration;
• Accepted practices and procedures of police science;
• Aviation Department, City, federal, and state laws, policies, and procedures.

Ability to:

• Instruct and advise subordinates in all pertinent phases of law enforcement and FAA security procedures;
• Plan, assign, and coordinate the work of a number of subordinate officers;
• Establish and maintain effective public relations;
• Communicate effectively with others;
• Provide general automotive assistance to stranded motorists;
• Receive orders from superiors and give direction to subordinate officers;
• Review and approve reports.

Physical Requirements

Maintain The Ability To

• Stand and walk during the shift.
• Frequently lift up to 25 pounds and occasionally up to 50 pounds;
• Frequently carry up to 10 pounds and occasionally up to 25 pounds;
• Push and pull objects;
• Occasionally flex upper trunk forward at the waist;
• Place arms above, at, and below shoulder height;
• Coordinate eye, hand, and foot movement in order to operate a vehicle.

Benefits

The City of Lubbock provides a comprehensive, cost effective, health and welfare package.