Airport Police & Fire Officer Flex; PCN

Overview

Attention All Applicants!!

Are you seeking a career in LAW ENFORCEMENT or FIREFIGHTING? With us you can do BOTH!

The Department of Transportation and Public Facilities (DOT & PF) Fairbanks International Airport (FAI)

Keep Alaska Moving!

Fairbanks International Airport Police and Fire Officers are responsible for all law enforcement, firefighting, and first responder medical assistance at the Fairbanks International Airport. Officers are State of Alaska certified law enforcement officers and perform a wide range of duties, including enforcing municipal and state laws, assisting the traveling public, and coordinating with diverse agencies. Emphasis is placed on supporting Transportation Security Administration regulations and policies.

“Community-oriented service” is valued and emphasized. Officers are the primary law enforcement response for terminals and airport roadways.

The incumbent receives training at a State-certified police academy and field training with senior officers. All requirements of the Alaska Police Standards Council must be met for certification. Employees are enrolled in the DPS Academy in Sitka. The employee must also successfully pass certifications in Firefighter I, Firefighter II, Aircraft Rescue Firefighter, Hazardous Materials Operations, and Emergency Trauma Technician. All training is paid for by the Department and the employee receives pay during training.

Officers work shift work throughout their career.

Education and special duty Pay incentives are available. Prior experience or certifications may qualify for higher starting pay. Contact the hiring manager for more details.

For more information about our department, please visit our website: dot.alaska.gov/faiiap/police-fire/

Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) is a pivotal link in the global aviation network. It serves as a regional hub for direct domestic and international passenger and cargo traffic and is the primary diversionary airport for Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport. FAI has an 11,800-foot runway and supports international and domestic processing, with facilities to handle a wide range of aircraft. Our mission is:
Providing Interior Alaska’s Gateway to the World while keeping Alaska flying and thriving.

Core Values include:

• Integrity – honesty, dependability, unity, and a high ethical standard
• Enterprising – innovative, proactive, pioneering, business-centric airport system
• Excellence – commitment to improve and to provide superior service and infrastructure
• Respect – professional regard for colleagues and customers

DOT&PF offers an array of benefits with career growth opportunities. The department provides a dynamic work environment, professional development, training programs, and mentorship opportunities. Alaska’s geography and climate offer unique challenges and opportunities to work on impactful projects in transportation and public facilities.

The Airport Police & Fire office is located in the Airport Response Center, a satellite building to the terminal. You will work with a collaborative team that values service, respect, work-life balance, and a positive work environment. DOT&PF employees work in diverse locations across Alaska, addressing transportation needs with adaptability and resourcefulness to support safe and efficient operations.

To be successful in the position, applicants should demonstrate the following competencies, knowledge, skills, and abilities:

• Accountability:
  Holds self and others accountable for high-quality, timely, and cost-effective results; sets objectives and priorities; adheres to control systems and rules.
• Adaptability:
  Adjusts plans by gathering relevant information and applying critical thinking to address multiple demands.
• Decision Making:
  Makes sound, well-informed decisions and acts to accomplish organizational goals.
• Interpersonal
  
  Skills:
  
  Demonstrates courtesy, tact, empathy, and professionalism; works well with diverse individuals.
• Oral Communication:
  Delivers clear, convincing oral presentations and listens…