Description
The Tucson Airport Authority (TAA) is seeking a Chief of Police to serve as the senior law enforcement leader with oversight of the following personnel and their respective areas: Sworn Police Officers, Civilian Uniformed Public Service Officers, Police Administration, Airport Communications Center, and Airport Security at Tucson International Airport (TUS) and Ryan Airfield (RYN). Reporting to the Vice President of Operations, this key leadership role ensures the protection of passengers, employees, tenants, and assets while advancing the TAA’s mission, strategic plan, and Cultural Fundamentals.
Key responsibilities include:
- Lead and administer all Police, Airport Security, Public Service Officer, Airport Communications Center, and related public safety programs. This will include but will not be limited to:
o Arizona Peace Officer Standards and Training (AZPOST) regulatory compliance
o Arizona Criminal Justice Information System (ACJIS) regulatory compliance
o Safe and responsible deployment of Police Department personnel during normal and emergency situations
o Actively communicate with TAA executive leadership during normal and emergency situations
o Partner with local city, county, state and federal law enforcement entities
- Ensure compliance with TSA Part 1542, FAA Part 139 as it relates to law enforcement functions, and applicable federal, state, and local laws
- Ensure compliance with TAA policies
- Oversee and comply with TAA Police Department Policies and ensure compliance meets or exceeds the standards set forth by the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA)
- Develop and execute a departmental strategic plan aligned with TAA goals
- Manage emergency events and incident response using NIMS/ICS protocols
- Direct budgeting, resource planning, and operational efficiency efforts
Requirements
- Minimum of ten (10) years of sworn law enforcement experience, with a minimum of three (3) years of command-level experience and/or other applicable supervisory experience
- A minimum of three (3) years demonstrated law enforcement experience at a Part 139 airport
- AZPOST certification (or ability to obtain through waiver testing, process outlined by AZPOST here: https://post.az.gov/certification/waiver-process)
- Bachelor’s degree in public safety, management, or a related discipline preferred
