Description

Starting Pay Rate: The pay range for this position is $37.06 - $52.21 per hour, based on experience

Schedule: Rotating schedule 6:00 am - 6:00 pm

The Lincoln Airport Authority offers a very comprehensive benefits package.

• Health Insurance (80% of all plans paid for by the employer for all election levels, for example, employee-only and family coverage)
• Dental Insurance (62% of all plans paid for by the employer for all election levels, for example, employee-only and family coverage)
• Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plan - 414 H with 9% matching contribution (employees are required to contribute 6% and are automatically enrolled)
• Deferred Compensation Plan
• Short-Term Disability Insurance (100% paid for by the employer)
• Long-Term Disability Insurance (100% paid for by the employer)
• Flexible Spending Account (Medical and Dependent Care)
• Sick Leave (Accrue a total of 96 hours per year)
• Vacation (Accrue a total of 80 hours during the first year)
• 10 Paid Holidays
• 16 Hours of Personal Leave
• $1.25 Shift differential when working between the hours of 6:00 PM and 6:00 AM
• Employee Assistance Program
• Education Assistance
• Wellness Program (Includes earning an additional 3% discount on health and dental insurance and $600 reimbursement on gym memberships or other qualifying wellness items)

Introduction

 The Airport Law Enforcement Sergeant provides day-to-day supervision and leadership while actively participating in law enforcement operations at the Lincoln Airport. 

Essential Functions

• Act as the ranking Lincoln Airport Authority representative, in the absence of management personnel, and will be responsible for emergencies, changes in field conditions, and any other non-routine matters of major proportions.
• Carry out supervisory responsibilities in the Airport Police Department in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws, including evaluation and training.
• Create and maintain Airport Law Enforcement officer schedules to ensure adequate staffing at all times. 
• Report violations of applicable state and local laws with respect to the Revised Statutes of Nebraska and the Lincoln Municipal Code and enforce the Rules and Regulations of the Airport Authority and the provisions of the Airport Security Program to safeguard property and persons.
• When authorized by management/supervisory staff, assist local law enforcement agencies.
• While on duty at the airport, an officer has the authority to arrest, with or without a warrant, for the following violations of the criminal laws of the State of Nebraska and the City of Lincoln
• a crime committed in the officer’s presence 
• a felony, when the officer has reason to believe that the suspect has committed it 
• Appear in court to present evidence and testify against persons violating the rules and regulations of the Lincoln Airport Authority.
• Implement applicable procedures as outlined in the Airport Emergency Plan during emergency situations.
• Maintain proper logs, reports, and forms recording circumstances in detail surrounding non-routine occurrences affecting airport security, safety, or environmental conditions.
• Maintain vehicular and pedestrian traffic control in front of the terminal. 
• Periodically perform communication center duties. 
• Provides security for passengers and airline personnel during the boarding of aircraft in accordance with FAR’s 107 and 108.
• Respond to non-screening incidents within the airport terminal or other airport locations as directed. 
• Inspect air operations areas for FAR Part 139 compliance.
• Monitor alarm and CCTV System.
• Perform all duties assigned in the operation of the Lincoln Airport Authority and Industrial Park.
• Write routine reports and correspondence. 
• Reliable, punctual attendance is a crucial function of the position.
• Other duties, tasks, and responsibilities may be assigned at any time.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Operate radio, computer, and telephone systems efficiently and effectively.
• Exhibit a friendly, knowledgeable, and professional demeanor. 
• Exhibit sound independent judgment and have the ability to follow directions.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. 
• Ability to speak effectively before groups, customers, employees, or organizations. 
• Must be able to speak with clarity, write, and read English fluently.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Knowledge of law enforcement skills, laws, and regulations.
• Maintain mental alertness and good observation skills.
• Willing to be assertive in potentially dangerous situations.
• Understand and respect the proper use and care of firearms.  

Education & Experience

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
• Meet the standards of the Nebraska Law Enforcement Training Center.
• Five years of law enforcement experience preferred.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• Must be a certified Nebraska law enforcement officer.

Work Environment

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works near moving mechanical parts. The employee occasionally works in outside weather conditions and is occasionally exposed, with appropriate PPE, to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Lift and/or move up to 70lbs. utilizing safe and proper lifting techniques and equipment.
• Safely climb in and out of trucks, and up and down stairs and ladders.
• Ability to sit, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, stand, and walk.
• Specific vision abilities required, such as close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Endure various work environment factors, including climatic temperature extremes such as cold, hot, wet, and/or humid conditions, and moving mechanical parts/equipment.

Appropriate Personal Protective Equipment, provided by the Lincoln Airport Authority, is to be properly worn at all times.

Safety Requirements

Adherence to standards established in the LAA Employee Handbook, Policy Directives, Airport Rules and Regulations, Standard Operating Procedures, LAA Safety program, and all other established safety requirements applicable to the position is required.  

Condition of Employment

The employee is required to meet the essential functions, skills, abilities, etc., listed in this document. The employee must be at least 21 years of age. Successful completion of pre-employment reference check, criminal history check (required by the Transportation Security Administration), physical assessment, drug screening, and MVR (motor vehicle report) review, and other requirements as per Lincoln Airport Authority policy. Any associated costs for the screenings will be covered by the Lincoln Airport Authority. The employee must possess, when hired, and maintain while employed, a valid State of Nebraska driver’s license and be insurable under normal rates. Also, the employee must be airfield certified within six months of hire.

Summary

This job description should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals shall be expected to perform other duties as assigned, including work in other functional areas to cover absences or provide relief to equalize peak work periods or otherwise balance the workload.