Job Description

Salary: $27.50 Hourly

Location : Fort Myers, FL

Job Type: Part-time

Job Number: 00554

Department: Airport Police

Opening Date: 04/15/2024

Closing Date: Continuous

The Position

Professional and highly responsible certified sworn staff position. Perform all necessary safety, security and related duties inherent in the protection of Port Authority property, facilities, personnel and the general public. Primary duties include activities relating to prevention of trespass, theft, and other criminal activity; investigation of both vehicle crashes and personal injuries; as well as, the monitoring and subsequent enforcement of established safety and security practices, policies and procedures to include applicable federal and Florida statutes, regulations and county ordinances. Must take appropriate law enforcement action; interpret and apply laws, regulations, policies, procedures and precedents firmly, courteously, tactfully and impartially to achieve successful results in support of the Lee County Port Authority Police Department's mission, goals, and objectives. A police officer is responsible to their shift lieutenant.

General Description

Primary duty is to provide law enforcement response to the security screening checkpoints while in operation. Serve as a uniformed law enforcement representative of the Port Authority, performing all duties commensurate to this responsibility. Prevents crime by explaining and enforcing applicable federal, state, and local laws and ordinances; teaching preventive, protective and defensive tactics; mediating disputes; patrolling assigned area; responding to notices of disturbances; conducting searches; observing suspicious activities; detaining suspects. Part Time officers being assigned to checkpoints inside the facility and will not be assigned outside or to vehicles. Reports observations and actions by testifying in court. Maintains operations by following department policies and procedures, recommending changes. Performs all other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities : Thorough knowledge of the codes and laws of the State of Florida, as applicable to the situation. Strong abilities in decision making, legal compliance, handles pressure, deal with uncertainty, lifting, physical fitness, judgment, objectivity, dependability, emotional control and integrity. Ability to act with a high degree of independence in performance of required duties. Ability to work various shifts, including days, nights, weekends, holidays as required. Must possess exceptional customer service skills.

Training and Experience: High school diploma /GED is required. **A minimum of 20 years of prior law enforcement experience is required.** Must be a citizen of the United States. Must be currently enrolled in an Equivalency of Training (EOT) course, or have the certificate of completion for EOT, or Florida State certified. Must be able to successfully pass a physical exam, polygraph exam, and a psychological assessment prior to employment. Must be able to complete Field Training Officer process within first year of employment. Must possess a desire to be part of an organization that values service, people, integrity, responsibility, innovation, and teamwork. Must successfully pass a written examination, an oral examination, a drug screening, firearms assessment, and a background investigation. Must be of good moral character. Must not have been convicted of any felony or a misdemeanor, involving perjury or false statement, nor have received a dishonorable or undesirable discharge from any of the armed force of the United States. Valid Florida driver's license is required upon employment.

Ability to:
•Learn county regulations, FAA rules and regulations, applicable LCPA policies and procedures, Collective Bargaining Agreements, and other regulatory documents as required to complete tasks and assignments.
•Learn the geography and jurisdiction of the airport and surrounding areas, including RSW and Page Field.
•Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
•Read and write comprehensive reports.
•Perform under stressful situations firmly, courteously, tactfully, and professionally.
•Analyze a situation, maintain composure, and make effective and reasonable decisions.
•Participation in a significant amount of training including firearms and rifle training.
•Obtain and record information through interviews, interrogation, and observation.
•Establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisor, support staff, staff from other departments and other local, state, and federal government agencies.
•Effect an arrest, forcibly if necessary, using handcuffs and other restraints; subdue resisting suspects using maneuvers, weapons, and resort to the use of hands/feet and other approved weapons in self-defense.
•Assist in lifting and/or moving heavy objects or persons in the course of rescue or law enforcement activities.
•React quickly and calmly under dangerous and/or emergency conditions.
•Convey a sense of authority and influence.
•Adapt to performing under frequent deadlines, reprioritization of tasks and assignments, and in response to emergencies.
•Apply sound judgment and interpretation based on acquired knowledge in circumstances where limited standardization exists.
•Effectively and discreetly handle confidential material.
•Exercise judgment and make decisions in accordance with established laws, regulations, ordinances, departmental policies and procedures.

Work Environment / Conditions: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Tasks are performed inside and outside, subject to all weather conditions and uneven terrain, and risk of exposure to toxic agents/chemicals, pathogens, and smoke.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an 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. This position involves very heavy physical demands. Police work requires exerting in excess of 150 lbs. of force occasionally, which may include wearing body armor, equipment and/or SCBA, and/or up to 50 lbs. of force frequently, and/or up to 20 lbs. of force constantly to move objects. Tasks involve frequent walking, standing, bending, climbing, stooping, unassisted lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling of heavy objects over 50 pounds and occasionally heavier objects as required to perform duties of the job.

Requires excellent eye/hand/foot coordination for operating standard and specialized public safety equipment. Requires the ability to speak, hear (perceive sound) and/or signal people to convey and exchange information; differentiate between colors or shades of color and smells; read a variety of materials, at times complex; apply principles of rational problem-solving; record and deliver information, explain procedures, issue and follow oral and written instructions; and communicate effectively and efficiently in Standard English.

Other

**NOTE: This is a part time position; experience requirements are different from for full time Police Officers.

Important Notice: Will be subject to a polygraph examination. A complete background investigation will be conducted that will include a psychological profile. All offers of employment will be conditioned on a medical examination and inquiry, including a psychological profile and drug/alcohol screening test.

Disclosures: Part Time Police Officers shall not be considered as entry-level for regular full-time Police Officer positions and there should be no expectation that Part Time Police Officers will transition into a full-time, regular Police Officer. Incumbents are not permitted to serve in the capacity as a law enforcement officer with any other agency while serving as a Part Time Police Officer with the Lee County Port Authority Police Department. Part Time Police Officers will not be guaranteed any specific number of hours of work any given day/week/month and will work a minimum of 18 hours per week and maximum of 28 hours per week. Must be willing to work one of the three targeted shifts (day, mid and night shift). This classification is designated solely as part-time. This is not a full-time position. All part time police officers will be required to meet all training standards of a full-time police officer.
EMERGENCY RESPONSE/RECOVERY ACTIVITIES
Lee County Port Authority personnel are designated by Tier levels and may be called upon to assist with an emergency or unforeseen event at any time. Employees may be called upon to fulfill duties that are outside their normal scope of work to assist in resuming airport operations and flight activities.

Florida Retirement System (FRS)

The employee has a choice of a pension or an investment plan. The FRS Pension Plan is a traditional defined benefit plan that offers you a guaranteed monthly benefit for life after the required vesting period. The FRS Investment Plan is a defined contribution plan that receives an employer contribution of 6.3% for regular class emloyees and 14% for special risk employees . Both are employee and employer-sponsored retirement plans. Lee County Port Authority employees eligible to participate in FRS are required to contribute 3% of each paycheck to FRS. If you have retired from the FRS pension plan, please be advised that you are not eligible for renewed membership in either of the FRS retirement plan options.
Paid Time Off (PTO) and Holiday eligible

01


Are you at least 19 years of age?

• Yes
• No

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Are you a citizen of the United States?

• Yes
• No

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Do you possess a valid driver's license?

• Yes
• No

04


Which best describes your level of education?

• No High School Degree or Equivalency
• High School Diploma/GED
• Some College
• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree
• Doctorate

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Has your driver's license been suspended or revoked in any state within the last three years for reasons other than financial responsibility or because of an error?

• Yes
• No

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Have you received three or more moving violations in any one year period in the past three years?

• Yes
• No

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Have you ever been a member of the United States Armed Forces or any other Country's armed forces?

• Yes
• No

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If yes have you ever received a dishonorable discharge?

• Yes
• No

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Please check the box that best describes your Law Enforcement Certification level:

• Florida Law Enforcement Certified
• Florida Equivalency of Training Certified
• Currently enrolled in a Florida Law Enforcement Basic Recruit Academy
• Currently enrolled in a Florida Equivalency of Training Academy
• Certified Law Enforcement Officer from a state other than Florida
• None of the above

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How many years of certified law enforcement experience do you have as a police officer?

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How many years of certified law enforcement experience do you have as a corrections officer?

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Have you ever received any disciplinary action from an employer?

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• No

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Have you ever been terminated or asked to resign in lieu of termination from a job?

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• No

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If yes, please explain. If no, enter N/A.

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Have you ever applied for a job with another law enforcement agency?

• Yes
• No

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If yes, where?

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Have you ever been denied employment by a law enforcement agency?

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• No

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If yes, list each agency, dates and a brief explanation of why you were denied. If not, enter N/A.

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Have you ever been arrested?

• Yes
• No

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If yes, please explain. If no, enter N/A.

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Have you ever been convicted of a felony offense? (FSS 943.13 (4))?

• Yes
• No

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If yes, please explain. If no, enter N/A.

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Have you ever plead guilty or nolo contendere to or have you been found guilty of any felony or of a misdemeanor involving perjury or false statement. (FSS943.13(4))

• Yes
• No

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Have you ever been convicted of a misdemeanor or felony involving domestic violence?

• Yes
• No

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Do you now, or have you ever been under an injunction for protection or a restraining order?

• Yes
• No

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Have you ever been convicted of a misdemeanor or felony involving moral turpitude?

• Yes
• No

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Are you currently under investigation, or pending prosecution, for any criminal act(s) in any jurisdiction?

• Yes
• No

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Have you engaged in sexual abuse in a prison, jail, lockup, community confinement facility, juvenile facility, or other institution (as defined in 42 U.S.C. 1997)?

• Yes
• No

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Have you used, possessed, or cultivated any illegal controlled substance within the past five (5) years?

• Yes
• No

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If yes, also indicate type, the date last used, possessed, or cultivated (month/year.)

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Have you ever been involved in the sale of illegal drugs?

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• No

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If yes, please explain, if no enter N/A.

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Within the past 2 years, have you tried, used, or experimented with marijuana or any of its derivatives?

• Yes
• No

34


If yes, please list specifically which form or derivative, amount of times used, and date of last use.

35


Within the past 7 years, have you tried, used, or experimented with cocaine or any of its derivatives?

• Yes
• No

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If yes, please list specifically which form or derivative, amount of times used, and date of last use.

37


Have you ever used or possessed heroin, crack, methamphetamine, opium, or any of their derivatives or analogs at any time during your lifetime?

• Yes
• No

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If yes, please list specifically which form, analog or derivative, amount of times used, and date of last use.

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Have you ever been arrested or charged with DUI, DWI, or leaving the scene of an accident with injuries?

• Yes
• No

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If yes, please list date of charge or conviction, and final disposition ie; guilty, not guilty, nolo contendere, Nolle prosequi, etc.

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Do you have regular or continuous associations or dealings with anyone under criminal investigation or indictment, or who is involved in criminal behavior?

• Yes
• No

42


If yes, please explain, if no enter N/A.

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Are you able to perform the essential functions of the "Law Enforcement Job Description," with or without reasonable accommodations?

• Yes
• No

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Please type your name in the box below to indicate you have read this statement: NOTE: Because you are applying to a Law Enforcement Agency, you MUSTinclude information about any arrest, charge, conviction, or other criminal activity, even if the records are sealed or expunged (Section 943.13(7), F.S. Rule11B-27.0022).

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Have you in your lifetime had a criminal record sealed/expunged regardless of what state/country the crime was committed in?

• Yes
• No

46


Do you have a tattoo visible on your neck, face, scalp or hands?

• Yes
• No

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Do you swear and affirm, you have completed all questions, omitting nothing and answering truthfully to the best of your knowledge in this application? Failure to do so will be automatic disqualification from the hiring process.

• Yes
• No

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A national fingerprint-based record check shall be conducted prior to granting access to Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) for all personnel who have unescorted access to unencrypted CJIS or unescorted access to physically secure locations or controlled areas. Applicants with a record of misdemeanor offense(s) may be granted access if it is determined the nature or severity of the misdemeanor offense(s) does not warrant disqualification. If a felony conviction of any kind exists, the applicant will be denied access to CJI. Do you understand?

• Yes
• No

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