Police Officer

Description JOB SUMMARY Responsible for protecting the travelers and tenants of the Charleston Regional Aviation Authority and to enforce the laws and statutes of South Carolina. Performs law enforcement and crime prevention responsibilities including patrol, investigation, issuing citations, and serving warrants. This position reports to the Police Corporal.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Protection of passengers and tenants at the Charleston International Airport, Johns Island, Mt. Pleasant Regional, and Berkeley County Airports: enforces state traffic laws and statutes; patrols the terminal and airport properties on foot and vehicle and posts positions of observation to meet TSA Guidelines; conducts first aid duties when needed; writes incident reports.

Oversees maintenance of police vehicle fleet: checks patrol shift vehicle reports for any needed repair issues and arranges necessary repairs from CRAA Maintenance or other service providers. Serves as the agency liaison between the airport tenants and the Police Department: maintains contact with airports vendors and tenants to ease concerns and relay issues to the proper channel for resolution.

Coordinates community service events; serves as the agency coordinator with outside businesses and agencies to conduct community events such as National Night Out, Cops on Top of Doughnut Shops, Polar Plunge, and Cops on the Coop. Enforces state statutes on airport property: monitors and patrols roadways within the jurisdiction of the Airport Authority for traffic violations and issues citations as appropriate; attends Magistrates Court for cited violations; participates in the investigation of criminal law violations; gathers crime scene evidence and compiles information to support investigations; prepares cases for filing of charges, testifying in court, and related use.

Conducts inspections on vehicles and products from vendors entering the SIDA Gates going into the secure area of the Airport. Operates or uses various equipment, vehicles, and supplies to complete work assignments: operates communication devices, law enforcement equipment, firearms, radio and motorized equipment; operates a personal computer to enter, retrieve, review, or modify data, utilizing word processing, spreadsheet, database, presentation, Internet, e-mail, or other software; and operates general office or other equipment as necessary to complete essential functions.

Performs other related duties as required.

Requirements

Associate’s Degree in Criminology, Criminal Justice, or related field. Two (2) years of experience in law enforcement or related field. Or equivalent training, education, and/or experience. Specific License or Certification Required : Valid South Carolina driver’s license. Must possess a Class 1 Law Enforcement Certification.