Law Enforcement Officer

About the role

Enforce laws and regulations to protect life and property in and around Rhode Island T.F. Green International Airport and all property owned or leased by the Rhode Island Airport Corporation.

Responsibilities

• Patrol assigned areas;
• Conduct proactive and reactive Law Enforcement within RIAC jurisdiction;
• Enforce RIAC Ground Transportation Rules and issue traffic violations as needed;
• Direct traffic and control parking in and around the airport;
• Remain alert and vigilant at all times;
• Respond to all calls for service as directed by the Dispatch Center or any supervisor;
• Call in all security checks;
• Unlock gates and ensure that gates are secured properly before leaving the area;
• Relieve Dispatcher for breaks and emergencies;
• Provide escorts for armed security personnel as needed;
• Ensure compliance with Rhode Island T.F. Green International Airport Security Plan (ASP) and 40 CFR 1542;
• Provide first aid until EMS arrives;
• Respond to questions and inquiries from customers;
• Conduct preliminary investigations of federal and state crimes and complaints, criminal and non-criminal, and violations of ASP;
• Detect and deter any criminal activity;
• Ars arrest persons found in violation of federal and state applicable laws and regulations;
• Prepare reports of significant incidents, activities and security violations;
• Work together with other RIAC employees, tenants and contractors;
• Work with other law enforcement agencies;
• Carry firearms and other weapons in the course of performing duties;
• Demonstrate strong verbal and written skills;
• and Perform other related and un-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Must be a United States Citizen to apply;
• Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age to apply;
• Must, at the time of application and continually thereafter, be free from any felony convictions;
• Must pass a physical fitness test;
• Must pass an oral interview of 70% or higher;
• Must be evaluated and tested by a certified phycologist and receive a satisfactory rating;
• Must pass a fingerprint-based criminal history records check (CHRC) and security threat assessment (STA) to obtain security ID media;
• Must, at the time of application and thereafter, meet all requirements for entry into their Municipal Police Training Academy (hearing, vision, fitness, etc.);
• Must have completed, or successfully complete during the prescribed probation period, the basic training requirements and standards prescribed by the State of Rhode Island Commission on Standards and Training (Chapter 42-28-2 of the General Laws).

Education and Experience

• Must have a high school diploma or GED;
• Must have a minimum of 60 college credits or three (3) years of honorable military or military reserve duty;
• or Must have three (3) years of prior law enforcement or corrections experience in good standing.

Certificates, Licenses and Registrations

• Possess a valid Motor Vehicle Operator’s license;
• Must meet State of Rhode Island qualification requirements to carry weapons used in the performance of duty, and must maintain annual qualifications as a condition of employment.

Physical Demands

• Will be subjected to prolonged walking, standing, and outside exposure;
• Must possess the ability to apprehend, restrain and pursue subjects.

Work Environment

• All areas (inside and outside) at the Rhode Island T.F. Green International Airport and all property in the State of RI owned or leased by RIAC;
• Expected to work overtime, extended hours and be potentially held over on shift, all in accordance with the CBA

Salary and Benefits

• Starting salary for a POST-certified officer is $87,820 as of June 29, 2025 and to $90,455 as of June 28, 2026;
• Starting salary for candidates attending the RI Municipal Police Academy is $36.93/hour;
• Upon successful graduation from the RI Municipal Police Academy and completion of FTO, the officer will be placed at the highest step which would be $87,820 as of June 29, 2025 which increases to $90,455 as of June 28, 2026;
• We offer a rotating schedule of 12-hour days with every other Friday, Saturday and Sunday off;
• Three weeks paid vacation annually + four personal days;
• 12 paid holidays annually;
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage;
• Stipend for health insurance waiver of $4,000;
• 414H Plan (8% employee contribution, plus 8% company match), employee contributions vest immediately with employer contributions vested after 5 years of service, voluntary plans also available)
• Certified Police Officers that have retired in good standing from the State Retirement System are still eligible to collect their State Retirement System pensions as a member of the RIAC Police Department;
• Clothing replacement and maintenance allowance;
• Tuition Reimbursement

Equal Opportunity

This organization provides equal employment opportunity to all persons, regardless of age, race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation/expression, political affiliations, marital status, and non-disqualifying physical or mental disability. This organization welcomes and encourages applications from minorities, veterans, and persons with physical and mental disabilities, and will reasonably accommodate the needs of those persons in the application process.