Law Enforcement Officer
About the Role
Are you ready to soar to new heights in your law enforcement career? At the Raleigh-Durham Airport Authority Police Department, we're on a mission to keep our airport community safe and secure, ensuring smooth landings for both travelers and staff alike. Our dedicated team of officers is committed to upholding the highest standards of integrity, professionalism, and dedication. We’re seeking passionate, NC-certified law enforcement professionals to join our ranks and help us navigate the skies of public safety.
What We’re Looking For
- NC-Certified Officers: If you’re already certified by the NC Criminal Justice Education & Training Standards Commission or enrolled in a BLET program, we’d love to hear from you.
- High-Flying Attributes: We value integrity, professionalism, and a steadfast dedication to your role. If you embody these qualities, you might just be the perfect fit for our team.
Why Join Us
- As a member of the Raleigh-Durham Airport Authority Police Department, you’ll be part of a mission to protect life and property while providing unparalleled service to the traveling public.
- Whether you're a lateral transfer or a BLET attendee ready to take off, your contribution will make a real difference.
Pay
Compensation: Maximum – Based on experience
Minimum - $23.49
Sign-on bonus available based on years of experience.
1 to 3 years of experience = $1,000
3 to 5 years of experience = $2,500
5 to 7 years of experience = $5,000
7 to 10 years of experience = $7,500
10+ years of experience = $10,000
What You’ll Do
Performs law enforcement duties to ensure airport security in Airfield Operations Area, remote parking lots and extended jurisdictions of airport property.
Patrols airports campus in vehicles or on foot.
Checks doors and windows and inspects security doors, gates, and other areas.
Responds to calls for assistance, complaints, suspicious activity, disputes and loud and disruptive behavior.
Responds to TSA screening staff and makes determinations whether to detain or charge suspicious persons.
Prepares non-transferrable item reports.
Investigates traffic accidents, issues traffic citations, and directs traffic.
Participates in emergency operation activities.
Operates radar equipment to apprehend speeders and slow down traffic.
Apprehends and processes criminal suspects.
Works with RDU Airport Fire-Rescue and Emergency Medical Technicians to provide medical care or crowd control services to sick or injured patients.
Provides a chain of custody if a body needs to be removed from RDU Airport.
What You Need
- Education: Required: High School diploma or equivalency
- Experience Required: Completion of the Basic Law Enforcement Training Course (BLET)
- Preferred: 1 or more years of experience in as a sworn Law Enforcement Officer
- Licenses or Certifications Required: Valid NC Driver’s License
RDU Benefits
- Local Government Employee Retirement System (LGERS) Pension Opportunity for “VIP” operations
- Shift Differential pay
- LEO Supplement System
- No established domicile
- No non-compete
- Career Progression Promotions
- Senior Law Enforcement Officer
- Master Law Enforcement Officer
Ride-Along Program
The Raleigh-Durham Airport Authority Law Enforcement Department offers a Ride-Along Program to its applicants. This program allows potential candidates to accompany patrol officers while on duty. The program is an effort to provide a broad scope of police work done at the Raleigh-Durham Airport. The ride-along is for four hours. The RDU Police Officer will share a high-level overview of the department and answer any job-related questions. If you are interested in scheduling a ride-along, please contact the RDU Airport Police Department at (919) 840-7976. A detailed job description will be provided during the recruitment screening.