Airport Police Officer

Job Description:

Airport Police Officer

Description

Several full-time positions available with the Aviation Department, Airport Police Division, located at 1 International Square.
Salary: Starting at $24.77/hour without Post A
Normal Work Days/Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. during training, then placed on schedule based on operational needs
Application Deadline Date: April 28, 2025


Responsibilities

Now recruiting for the July 2025 Academy

We're now recruiting for a dynamic role where YOU can be at the forefront of airport safety and security! As part of our elite team, you'll be responsible for:

• Enforcing critical laws, rules, and regulations to protect the property and people at the airport.
• Managing vehicular and pedestrian traffic across bustling airport facilities, keeping everything running smoothly.
• Responding to high-stakes crash, fire, and emergency situations, providing life-saving first aid in moments of need.
• Screening passengers and luggage to detect dangerous weapons, explosives, or hazardous materials to keep everyone safe.
• Collaborating with agencies, dignitaries, and large crowds, handling everything from bomb threats to preventing theft and vandalism, ensuring safety at all times!

This is your chance to be part of an adrenaline-fueled, high-impact career that keeps everyone safe. Don't miss your opportunity to join us and help protect what matters most!


Qualifications

REQUIRES high school graduation. Must be at least 21 years of age. Must possess a valid state-issued driver's license in accordance with City of KCMO policies. Must pass a pre-employment drug screen, post-offer physical examination, and psychological evaluation as prescribed by the City. Must successfully complete a 10-year FAA background check. Must be able to obtain a Class A P.O.S.T certification within 6 months of employment. Must be eligible to obtain a special police commission as issued by the KCMO Police Department.


Other Information

URGENT!!! CRITICAL RECRUITMENT INFORMATION

Applications and/or resumes are evaluated on the information received by the application deadline. Please ensure that your application or resume clearly demonstrates how you meet the minimum qualifications for the position for which you are applying, this includes providing all relevant educational dates and a detailed description of relevant work experience, including months/years of employment. Applications and/or resumes may not be considered if information is incomplete.

In order for a resume to be used in lieu of an application the resume must have been submitted online via the City's Applicant Tracking System.

Positions requiring a high school diploma/GED certificate must be obtained from a school/program accredited by the Department of Education and recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education.

The minimum education requirement for positions that allow for experience equivalency for an accredited degree is a high school diploma. Unless otherwise specified, an accredited degree must be obtained from a college or university listed with the U.S. Department of Education and recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education.
For positions with a salary grade of EX6 or higher that require an accredited degree, qualifying professional experience must be obtained AFTER the accredited degree is obtained.
Successful completion of a pre-employment criminal history/background check is required for all positions. Some positions require a post offer drug screen and/or physical.

If appointed, non-residents must obtain residency inside Kansas City, Missouri's city limits within nine months.

The City of KCMO is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion in the workplace. The City is committed to providing a workplace environment for its employees and citizens free from discrimination based on race, color, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, religion, age, disability, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or gender identity. For more information, please see our EEO Policy

The City of KCMO is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please call 816-513-1908 or send an e-mail to accommodations@kcmo.org .

If claiming military veterans' preference points, you must attach a copy of your DD-214 or a DD-256 (for reservists). To claim veterans' points you must have served 180 days of regular active duty service and be discharged or released under honorable conditions during peacetimes or 90 days of active duty service, one (1) day during "wartime" and a last discharge or release under honorable conditions. (DOD) 38 U.S. Code • 4211).