Airport Police Officer

Recruitment #19-3403-001

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Introduction

Nature of Work

To provide full law enforcement/police services at Aviation facilities by enforcing applicable laws, ordinances, administrative orders, Transportation Security Administration (TSA) and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations.

 

Minimum Education

Graduation from high school (or G.E.D.).

 

Age

Must be at least 21 years of age by October 8, 2019. 

 

Certifications

Must have completed, or be enrolled in, an accredited Ohio Peace Officer's Basic Training Program.  Must possess a valid Ohio Peace Officer's Training Council Certificate; OR the equivalent letter from the Attorney General of the State of Ohio.  A NON-RETURNABLE COPY OF THE CERTIFICATE OR EQUIVALENT LETTER MUST BE PRESENTED AT TIME OF EXAMINATION.  THOSE APPLICANTS THAT ARE CURRENTLY ENROLLED IN AN ACCREDITED OHIO PEACE OFFICER'S BASIC TRAINING PROGRAM MUST PRESENT PROOF OF ENROLLMENT AT TIME OF EXAMINATION.  THE 120 HOUR TRAINING PROGRAM DOES NOT MEET THE TRAINING REQUIREMENT.

 

License Requirements

Must possess a valid driver's license at time of appointment and maintain thereafter as a term and condition of continued employment.

 

General Requirements

Candidates who are hired and require Ohio Peace Officer Certification refresher training, must pay the costs of such training and complete training within one year of appointment as a condition of continued employment.  Candidates will be subject to psychological examination and credit check.  Must maintain proficiency in the use and care of firearms.

 

Special Requirements

This is a multi-shift position and includes weekends, holidays and overtime and is subject to shift holdovers and recalls with no prior notice. This is a seven day a week, twenty-four hour operational unit and coverage minimums are dictated by TSA and FAA regulations.

 

Citizenship

Must be a citizen of the United States at time application is filed.

 

Background Investigation

Must be of good moral character and be able to pass an extensive background investigation including a polygraph examination.  Must not have any felony convictions even if such conviction has been sealed or expunged. Must not have any misdemeanor convictions for domestic violence unless the conviction has been expunged or set aside with the exception of those who have as a condition of pardon, expungement or restoration of civil rights, been expressly barred from possessing or receiving firearms. Must be able to meet any and all Ohio Administrative Code or Ohio Revised Codes that govern the ability to attend Peace Office Training Academies and the ability to possess or receive firearms.

 

Physical

Final appointment is contingent upon passing a job-related medical examination, including drug screen and stress test.  Visual acuity must be correctable to 20/40 or better in each eye. Depth perception must be judged to be normal. Peripheral vision: field of vision in the horizontal meridian shall not be less than a total of 140 degrees. Must meet the approved medical and physical standards and be physically able to perform the required duties of the position of Airport Police Officer.

 

Notes

Examination dates and times are subject to change. Calculators will be provided for the Civil Service examination.  Identical scores will be broken by a random selection method. Applicants are responsible for providing all necessary employment dates, experience, training, or any other requirements as stated in the Exam Announcement, in order for their application to be considered for certification and admittance to the examination process.

Police background investigation will be required. Final appointment is contingent upon the applicant passing a job-related medical examination including drug screen, and providing documentary evidence of Employment Authorization and Identity.
 
Effective July 15, 2019, the City of Dayton adopted the Tobacco and Nicotine Free Hiring Policy (HR 1.03). Applicants offered employment with the City will be required to pass a nicotine screening. Newly hired employees must remain tobacco and nicotine free as a condition of continued employment. 
 
The Tobacco and Nicotine Free Hiring Policy does not apply to current City employees subsequent to HR Policy 2.09.

Examination Date

Tuesday, October 8, 2019 - Time to be Announced

Civil Service Board Office
371 West Second Street, Lower Level
Dayton, Ohio 45402

*Certified candidates will be sent a link to self-schedule their examination time at a later date.