Mark - Airfield Maintenance Electrician (5 years) -
RTAA Employee of the Year, 2006
"It is such an important job - keeping the airfield safe for the
flying public is paramount to me. It's my way of serving the
public and suppporting the organization. I enjoy working
with a very experienced team of people that support a vital
mission to our company."

Job Title:	Airport Police Officer
Salary:	$17.83 - $30.44 Hourly $3,090.57 - $5,276.39 Monthly
Job Type:	Full-time
Location:	Reno-Tahoe Airport Authority, 2001 E. Plumb Ln., Reno, Nevada

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Description Benefits Supplemental Questions

There is one FULL-TIME (40-HOUR) position available. Applicants must be available to work day, swing and night shifts 7 days a week, including weekends & holidays. For consideration, applicants should check those boxes on the application under availability. Applicants must be available for call out and scheduled overtime. Qualified candidates must be available to participate in physical agility testing. Performs duties in law enforcement, aviation security and public safety. Duties will include, but not be limited to the following: Conducts and participates in general investigations of crimes, accidents and incidents. Maintains surveillance of airport facilities and grounds; controls traffic and enforces parking regulations. Preserves law, order and public safety; discovers and prevents commission of crimes. Responds to service calls and complaints including civil complaints, property control, vehicle accidents and related misdemeanor and felony incidents. Investigates crimes; collects, processes, photographs and presents evidence; interviews victims, witnesses and other complainants. Contacts and cooperates in investigations with other law enforcement agencies including the Transportation Security Administration and provides mutual aid and assistance. Apprehends and arrests offenders; writes reports; testifies and presents evidence in court. Maintains contact with citizens regarding potential law enforcement problems and preserves good relationships with the general public. Maintains the highest level of ethical standards while working for and representing the RTAA. This classified position is FLSA non-exempt, which means it is eligible for overtime.
Minimum Qualifications:
Revised 10/22/2009 Possession of current Category 1 Basic Peace Officer Standards & Training Certification. Three years of full-time experience with a law enforcement agency as a police officer. Be at least 21 years of age at the time of application. Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade of school. A copy of the POST Certification must be submitted during the interview process
Selection Procedure:
Each application and supplemental questionaire will be evaluated to determine whether minimum qualifications have been met. Those meeting the minimum qualifications will be invited to participate in physical agility testing (pass/fail scoring). Candidates passing the physical agility test will be scheduled for a written exam on a date to be determined. There will also be one or more oral interviews/processes and a law enforcement background investigation. Applicants must pass each test/exam before continuing to the next step in the selection process.
Special Requirements:
Ability to sit, stand, walk, run, kneel, crouch, stoop, squat, crawl, twist, climb, and lift 100 lbs.; exposure to cold, heat, noise, outdoors, vibration, confining work space, chemicals, flammable materials, mechanical hazards, and electrical hazards; ability to travel to different sites and locations; availability for shift work, on-call, stand-by, and emergency response situations.