Airport Police Chief

Open only to the Montgomery Airport Authority

Recruitment #19-AI8885-01

Nature of Work

The fundamental reason this position exists is to manage and supervise the Airport Police Department and all aviation security related matters in support of the Airport Security Program. The work responsibilities include planning, organizing and directing airport security and law enforcement functions as approved by the Executive Director, supervising up to 20 officers, two monitoring operators and clerical personnel, and coordinating airport security regulatory compliance matters.  The Airport Police Chief works from broadly-defined administrative directives and reports to the Deputy Airport Director.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice, Public Administration, Business Administration, or a closely related degree and five (5) years progressively responsible police experience to include one year of airport law enforcement experience and one year of supervisory experience.

NOTE: Experience will substitute for education on a year for year basis.  Bachelor’s degree is preferred.

Special Requirements

Must meet the Alabama Peace Officers Standards and Training Commission (APOST) Continuing Education Unit requirements for certification as a law enforcement officer in the State of Alabama.  Must submit to a 5-year employment background check to satisfy Federal Aviation Administration requirements, a Criminal History Records Check, and a Transport Security Assessment.  Must possess a valid Alabama Drivers License.

Kind of Examination

Applications are being accepted to fill one (1) vacancy and any vacancies that may occur during the life of the register.  The current vacancy is with the Montgomery Airport Authority. Applicants will be screened and qualified based upon education and experience as shown on the application.  For this reason, applicants are urged to fill in the application form completely providing detailed information concerning the kinds of jobs they have held, the dates they held them, where and exactly what their duties were. If more than five qualified applications are received, a selection procedure will be administered to rank applicants.  Tied scores will not be broken. If there are five or less qualified applicants, they will be considered equally qualified and placed on the register in alphabetical order.

Complete an online application by visiting Montgomery City-County Personnel's Online Employment Center. Paper applications are no longer accepted. Completed applications will be accepted online until 5:00 p.m. on the closing date. If there is no closing date, the announcement may be closed at any time without prior notice.

Additional Information

This position is open only to Montgomery Regional Airport employees who have completed their probationary period and meet the minimum qualifications.



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