Public Safety Officer; or 2nd Class

Position: Public Safety Officer (Recruit or 2nd Class)
Candidates will be considered for Public Safety Officer Recruit or Public Safety Officer 2nd Class, depending on experience, certifications, and/or training already completed, and will be determined on a case-by-case basis. ate of pay for Recruit is $58,269.12/yr. and $67,616.64/yr. for Officer 2nd Class + OT and holiday pay.

SBN offers a comprehensive benefits package and full-time employees are eligible on their first day of work:

• Medical, dental, vision insurance
• Employee medical clinic, no cost to you
• Indiana Public Employees Retirement Fund (INPRS) participation subsidized 100% by the Authority
• Optional participation in our Section 125 Flexible Medical and Dependent Spending Accounts
• Optional participation in a 457(b) deferred compensation plan
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Tuition Reimbursement and Education Assistance
• Paid time off accrued per policy; upon hire 10 hours per month for 8-hour shift or 12 hours per month for 24-hour shifts, plus one extra day on each anniversary
• 48 paid hours of sick time per year for 8-hour shift or 72 hours for 24-hour shifts
• Life and Disability provided by the Authority, no cost to you (Life and AD&D - $50,000 policies each; Long and Short-term Disability pay at 60%)
• Optional participation in voluntary Whole Life, Term Life, Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness, Accident, Legal Services, and/or Identity Protection insurance
• Necessary uniform and equipment based on your status/position
• Workout facilities available on site

FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt

Reports to:

Public Safety Captain

Shift: 8-hour or 24-hour shift rotation (Recruit); 24-hours shift rotation (Officer 2nd Class). Additional, or different hours may be scheduled based on business necessity, or emergency situations.

Rate of Pay: $58,269.12 (2026-Recruit); $67,616.64/yr. (2026-Officer 2nd Class) + OT and holiday pay

Position Summary

Under general supervision of the Public Safety Captain, this individual will train in and learn (as appropriate), and perform duties related to airport safety and security, including but not limited to structural firefighting, aircraft and rescue (ARFF), emergency medical services, and law enforcement duties. This position provides a high level of customer service to all airport stakeholders on a daily basis.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Depending on training and certifications, attend training (both onsite and offsite) related to law enforcement, EMS, ARFF, physical fitness activities, and aviation related learning.
• Patrol roadways, runways, taxiways, front drive, parking lots, fuel farms, A.O.A. and all airport property, buildings, fence line and facilities daily and conduct fuel farm, truck and building inspections (depending on experience and certifications).
• Enforce and comply with applicable state, local and federal laws, F.A.A. and T.S.A. requirements, Authority ordinances and any other regulations or legislation as required. (depending on experience and certifications).
• Perform ARFF, police, fire or medical assistance for the airport authority and outside agencies as directed or approved by shift commander (depending on experience and certifications).
• Perform daily and weekly vehicle inspections and equipment inspections as required, ensuring any problems are reported for repair.
• Respond to emergencies when on-duty or from on shift off-duty status.
• Provide emergency medical assistance and services to injured and/or ill persons as required (depending on experience and certifications).
• Perform foot patrol of terminal, Authority offices, information center and all airport owned properties providing regular Public Safety presence in the terminal and ensuring all areas are secure daily (depending on experience and certifications).
• Perform initial investigation and complete various reports, maintain records, and may testify in court as required (depending on experience and certifications).
• Inspect commercial vehicles to ensure compliance with authority requirements for marking, vehicle condition and safety, and insurance.
• Carry out vehicle inspections for security sensitive areas.
• Perform routine, daily Safety facility clean-up activities and may perform minor maintenance.
• Drive the airfield regularly for continued familiarization of rules and regulations.
• Provide regular Public Safety presence in the terminal.
• Maintain intra- and inter-departmental cooperation and teamwork.
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge and attend all scheduled training, conferences, and seminars to stay current in the field.
• All employees are expected to be part of our customer service team as Dedicated Customer Care Specialists.
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned to ensure the safe and efficient operation of the airport.

Qualifications

To perform this role successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty in a satisfactory manner. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with…