DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS

This is law enforcement work involving responsibility to enforce federal and state laws and local ordinances and to maintain order at Syracuse Hancock International Airport, for the Syracuse Regional Airport Authority. Under the general supervision of a superior officer, an employee in this class performs routine patrol duties on an assigned shift. Assignments to investigative work are usually performed under immediate supervision. In emergencies, an employee in this class exercises considerable independent judgment. Work is reviewed by direct observation and through the submission of reports. Supervision is not exercised in this class. Does related work as required.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES

Patrols assigned areas on foot or within a vehicle, including curb management.
Responds to all aircraft emergency situations.
Directs traffic in congested and emergency areas.
Issues traffic and other citations or warnings.
Performs investigatory work.
Searches for and preserves evidence.
Checks doors and windows of unoccupied business and leased properties.
Investigates suspicious activities and makes arrests for violations of Federal and State Laws and local ordinances.
Escorts arrested individuals to jail and to court, and has them booked on charges.
Watches for and makes investigations of wanted and missing persons, stolen cars and property.
Maintains order in crowds at gatherings on airport grounds.
Answers questions for and directs the traveling public and airport visitors
Receives complaints from the public.
Utilizes radio technology for communications with airport personnel and other law enforcement and emergency management agencies.
Make daily reports of activities.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

Thorough knowledge of accepted principles and practices of law enforcement as applied to airport and aviation security practices.
Good knowledge of New York State Penal Law, Criminal Procedure Law, Vehicle and Traffic Law and other relevant state and local laws.
Good knowledge of FAA and TSA policies, including 49 CFR Part 1542 and practices governing security at commercial airports.
Good knowledge of 14 CFR Part 139 – Certification of Airports
Good knowledge of the modern methods and techniques employed in airport safety and security.
Proficient in use of a personal computer, and Microsoft Office Suite products, including Word, Excel and Outlook.
Proficient in use of radio communications technology.
Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing in English (bilingual is a plus)
Ability to maintain positive professional relationships with a diverse staff, including management, employees, tenants, vendors, regulatory agents, and other law enforcement and emergency management agencies.
Ability to exercise good judgment and make effective decisions in alignment with the mission and values of Syracuse Regional Airport Authority.
Ability to work independently or as a team in a high stress and life-threating situation.
Ability to follow commands without hesitation, particularly in emergency situations
Ability to following written and verbal directions
Ability to be courteous and firm with the general public, focused both on customer service and safety and security.
Ability to maintain records and prepare reports in an organized and clear manner.
Ability in the use and care of firearms.
Able to work primarily indoors in office setting and occasionally outdoors on foot or in vehicle in all weather conditions.
Ability to perform lifesaving procedures.
Physical strength and agility sufficient to perform police work.
Must meet the physical, mental, and certification requirements of New York State statutes for law enforcement, including hand and arm steadiness, ability to use a keyboard and telephone, occasional lifting/pushing/pulling up to 50 lbs., walking, standing, balancing, kneeling, bending, feeling, climbing, smelling, twisting, sufficient hand-eye coordination and position mobility in ankles, knees, hips, and back, vision, speech, and hearing necessary to perform the essential tasks and maintain proficiency standards and positions for the “gun” and “non-gun” hand. Must have physical stamina to chase and subdue fleeing persons and arrest suspects and rescue victims.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Must have a valid New York State Basic Police Officer Certificate (BPOC), or the ability to obtain within one (1) year of appointment.

AND

Must have 1 year of work experience as a police officer that meets the requirements as outline in CFR Part 1542.217, or a combination thereof; or,
3 years active-duty service as a member of the United States Armed Forces, with an honorable discharge received or pending; or,
Graduation with a Bachelor’s Degree from a regionally accredited college or university, with major coursework in Criminal Justice or Criminology.

Residency: Must be a resident of Onondaga County or a contiguous county at time of appointment.

Education: Candidates must be high school graduates or holders of a high school equivalency diploma issued by an education department of any of the states of the United States or holders of a comparable diploma issued by any territory, commonwealth, or possession of the United States or by the Canal Zone or holders of a report from the United States Armed Forces certifying successful completion of the tests related to general education development, high school level at time of appointment.

Citizenship: Candidates must be citizens of the United States at time of appointment.

License: Possession of a valid New York State driver's license at time of appointment.

Physical: Candidates must meet the prescribed general physical and medical conditions as stated in the Municipal Police Training Council standards. The physical requirements are removed for provisional candidates with former law enforcement experience and a valid basic police officer certificate, although a physical is still required.

Psychological: Psychiatric and Polygraph examinations may be required of any successful candidate prior to appointment.

Moral Character: Candidates must be of a good moral character with no conviction of a felony. Conviction of a misdemeanor or other offense including traffic violation may bar appointment.

For Retired Police Officers: Must have a basic police officer certificate and, be licensed to carry a firearm and have arrest authority.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Must obtain and maintain security clearance as required by role and TSA regulations.

Subject to Syracuse Regional Airport Authority drug and alcohol testing policy for safety-sensitive positions.

Note: Police officer positions at the Syracuse Regional Airport Authority were established under Public Authorities Law section 2799-ggg-1. All appointments to positions defined as police officers under Criminal Procedures Law, section 1.20(34)(e) are subject to the regulations of the Municipal Police Training Council (MPTC), found in 9 NYCRR Part 6000 at the time of appointment.

12/2025 Revised