Police Officer- Certified

Jackson Municipal Airport Authority’s mission is to connect Jackson to the world, and the world to Jackson. If you’d like to see your career take flight and help us deliver on this mission, apply with us today! If you land a position with JMAA, there are abundant benefits you may be eligible for, including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurances, generous time off benefits, a rich retirement program, and more! JMAA encourages the development of its team members and has an education reimbursement program, too. If you have the skills to successfully fill one of our open positions, we would love to speak with you!

JMAA is currently looking for qualified candidates to fill the role of Certified Police Officer.

What traits do we seek? Successful candidates will…

• Shine at communicating effectively, resolving conflicts while demonstrating high ethical standards.

• Display strong attention to detail and knowledge of TSA and FAA Security Regulations.

• Excel in the enforcement of laws and the prevention of crimes to ensure the safety and security of the airport.

• Possess one year of experience as a certified law enforcement officer and a high school diploma or GED; any specialized training in bomb and terrorist threats, K-9 handling, active shooter, and medical emergencies.

• Certification issued by the Mississippi Board of Law Enforcement Officers Standards and Training.

• Have a valid Mississippi driver’s license and the ability to receive authorization to drive in secured areas.

What Do You Get to Do? You will…

• Patrol a designated area of the airport to preserve law and order, discover and prevent the commission of crimes, and enforce traffic and other laws and ordinances.

• Perform security checks and inspect vehicles, buildings, facilities, grounds and other areas including gates and fencing to prevent trespass and ensure airport security.

• Make arrests as necessary; prepare reports on arrests made, activities performed, and unusual incidents observed.

• Issue airport rules violation citations as necessary and maintain records related to citations.

• Maintain contact with citizens regarding potential law enforcement problems; preserve good relationships with the general public and airport tenants.

• Monitor airport terminal activity on closed-circuit television cameras and operate communications equipment.

• Contact and cooperate with other law enforcement agencies in matters relating to law enforcement and security activities.

If you're ready to take your career to new heights, we invite you to apply at www.jmaa.com. Learn more about who we are and what we do by visiting our website.

This job posting summarizes the primary duties and responsibilities of the position. It is not intended to be a comprehensive listing of all duties and responsibilities. A detailed job description will be provided during the interview.

We’re an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability, genetic information, or any other protected status.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $38,880.00 - $46,660.00 per year

Work Location: In person