PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICER I
Metropolitan Knoxville Airport Authority
PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICER I
Hiring Range: $41,377 - $48,276
Applicants must submit ALL of the following in order to be considered: Official Metropolitan Knoxville Airport Authority Application or resume (Applicants submitting resumes must submit a completed signed copy of the Metropolitan Knoxville Airport Authority application prior to being interviewed.)
Applications Deadline: Wednesday, January 5, 2022. A detailed job description is available at www.flyknoxville.com/careers. Please apply through the website at www.flyknoxville.com/careers (preferred method), or email to apps-resumes@tys.org, or mail to P.O. Box 15600 Knoxville, TN 37901 Attention: HR. Applications must be received by the stated deadline or postmarked by the deadline date to be considered. No phone calls please.
Responsibilities:
Performs activities related to law enforcement, aircraft fire fighting, security and emergency medical services for all Metropolitan Knoxville Airport Authority owned property, facilities, and users. Maintains qualifications and certifications for performance of tasks. Performs operational maintenance and upkeep on physical plant and equipment. Randomly patrols Airport Authority property ensuring security, crime, and fire prevention. Performs light checks for Airport Authority property. Patrols airport and responds to calls, insuring enforcement of all applicable Airport Authority rules and regulations and state, federal and local laws. Assists in control of vehicular traffic; investigates, apprehends, and arrests when necessary. Conducts surveillance. Operates communications equipment such as radios, telephone, etc. as required. Provides fire protection for passengers and users of the airport. Drives, operates, and performs preventative maintenance and cleaning of aircraft crash/fire vehicles, police vehicles, equipment, facilities, and surrounding area. Assists in the location and suppression of fires and operates fire fighting vehicles and equipment in application of fire extinguishing agents effecting rapid control and extinguishment of fires. Enters wrecked or burning aircraft, vehicles, buildings and/or surrounding areas to rescue trapped people using various types of forcible entry tools. Provides emergency medical attention to airport users. Maintains qualifications and certifications with firearms, to include handgun, shot gun and side handle baton. Attends forty hours of in service per year for fire and police training. Maintains First Responder certification. Attends State Police Academy and Fire Training Academy. Performs other activities as requested or required.
Minimum Requirements:
High school graduation or equivalent plus 2 to 4 years work experience or associates degree plus 1 to 3 years work experience (minimum 1 year experience in a police discipline). Valid Tennessee State driver’s license, have a clear criminal history with no felony, misdemeanor, DUI or drug related convictions. TN P.O.S.T. Certification preferred. First Responder’s Emergency Medical Care Certificate must be obtained within 12 months of employment. Must maintain satisfactory progression in Tennessee Commission on Firefighting Certification program.
Selection Process:
Applications (and additional documents, if applicable) will be reviewed to identify applicants whose qualifications most closely meet the needs of the Metropolitan Knoxville Airport Authority. Employment process includes a background check and physical, which includes drug testing.
The Metropolitan Knoxville Airport Authority conducts random employee drug screening.
The Metropolitan Knoxville Airport Authority is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer