Airport Police Officer- Part Time, as needed

Role summary

Airport Police Officer- Part Time, as needed is a role at Syracuse Regional Airport Authority in Syracuse, New York, United States (on-site). Posted 2026-08-25. Experience level: 2-5.

Job title

Airport Police Officer- Part Time, as needed

Company

Syracuse Regional Airport Authority

Location

Syracuse, New York, United States

Work arrangement

on-site

Category

Software Engineering

Experience level

2-5

Date posted

2026-08-25

Job description

Description

Syracuse Regional Airport Authority (SRAA), operator of Syracuse Hancock International Airport , is seeking part-time Airport Police Officers for the police force at Syracuse Hancock International Airport. Responsibilities, under the supervision of the Airport Police Captain, include enforcing federal and state laws and local ordinances and maintaining order at Syracuse Hancock International Airport while conducting community policing and routine patrol duties on an assigned shift. We are seeking individuals who are community-service oriented.

Part-time Part-time, as-needed officers must be able to work a flexible, recurring schedule that may include days, afternoons, nights, holidays, and weekends, and must meet a minimum commitment of 32 hours per month. Part-time, as needed officers may not exceed 29 hours of work per week, on average.

A Watch - 10pm-6am

B Watch - 6am-2pm

C Watch - 2pm-10pm

Salary and Benefits for part-time police officers:

· $40.00 per hour, plus shift differential

· New York State Police and Fire Retirement System (PFRS) Plan 384d

· NYS Deferred Compensation Plan (457b/Roth)

· Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

· Training and professional development opportunities

· Statutory benefits required by NYS, including short-term disability and workers compensation

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.

Requirements

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 in doors 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

A. Possession of a valid New York State Basic Police Officer Certificate (BPOC) and

B. 3 years of work experience, or its part-time equivalent, as a police officer or as a peace officer that meets the requirements as outlined in CFR Part 1542.217, or a combination; and,

Education: Candidates must be high school graduates or holders of a high school equivalency diploma issued by an education department.

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 standard pre-employment physical is still required.

Psychological: Psychiatric and Polygraph examinations m