Airports Public Safety Officer

This is an opportunity to become a member of an extraordinary organization and a dynamic team at either Fresno Yosemite International or Chandler Executive Airports. As a State Peace Officer, you will perform the full range of public safety functions, including airport law enforcement, emergency medical response, and upholding TSA security measures.

What You Will Do

Key responsibilities involve patrolling airport property to prevent crime and detect hazards, responding to calls for service, investigating crime scenes, and apprehending violators. You will also issue citations, make arrests, collaborate with federal partners, and assist other law enforcement agencies.

Why It Might Be a Fit

The role requires the preparation of detailed reports for various incidents and active participation in rigorous training programs covering law enforcement, security, incident command, and firearms proficiency. You will have the opportunity to work in a dynamic team and contribute to the safety and security of airport operations.

Requirements

• Graduation from a California Law Enforcement Basic Academy approved by the Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training within three years of appointment date
• Possession of a current and valid California State Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) Basic Certificate
• Possession of an Intermediate Certificate, or higher, issued by the State of California Department of Justice Commission on Peace Officer Standard and Training (P.O.S.T.)
• Possession and continued maintenance of a valid Class C California Driver’s License at time of appointment

Benefits

• Monthly Salary Range: $6,101– $8,145/month
• Health Insurance: The City contributes toward monthly premiums for PPO medical, dental and vision for employee and dependents
• Flexible Spending Account: IRS 125 Plan for health and dependent care expenses
• Deferred Compensation: Voluntary 457 plan with Fidelity Investments to increase your retirement savings
• Vacation Leave: Accrue 8.4 hours per month
• Sick Leave: Accrue 8.4 hours per month, available after 90 days
• Supplemental Sick Leave: 40 hours per fiscal year. 80 hours lifetime maximum
• Holidays: Accrue 8.4 hours per month
• Bilingual Premium: PAY: $100 per month
• Health Reimbursement Arrangement: Eligible retirees can use remaining Sick Leave balance at 80% of hourly rate and other leave balances, if applicable, to reimburse medical insurance and qualified medical expenses, tax free
• Retirement: City of Fresno Retirement Systems, one of the best funded public systems in the state
• Drop (Deferred Retirement Option Program): an optional, voluntary program that allows an employee to deposit retirement benefits in a special savings account within the Retirement System while continuing to work for the City of Fresno for up to 10 years