The Position

The Reno-Tahoe Airport Authority (RTAA) is seeking experienced law enforcement officers to join the Airport Police force to perform specialized law enforcement duties focusing on aviation security and safety.  This position shall be responsible for working in a state of readiness to protect life and property,

and actively participate in crime prevention. THERE IS ONE (1) POSITION OPEN; HOWEVER, THE LIST ESTABLISHED FROM THIS RECRUITMENT MAY BE USED TO FILL FUTURE VACANCIES AS THEY OCCUR.  APPLICANTS MUST BE AVAILABLE TO WORK ALL SHIFTS (DAY, SWING, AND GRAVEYARD) 7 DAYS A WEEK - INCLUDING HOLIDAYS.  TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION, APPLICANTS MUST INDICATE THEY ARE AVAILABLE FOR DAY, SWING AND NIGHT SHIFTS (ALL THREE), AND MUST CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOXES UNDER AVAILABILITY ON THE RTAA ONLINE APPLICATION.  DURING THE FIRST 12-MONTH PROBATIONARY PERIOD, THE INDIVIDUAL WILL BE ASSIGNED TO A DAY OR SWING SHIFT FOR THE FIRST 6 MONTHS OF THEIR PROBATION.  UPON COMPL

ETION OF THE PROBATIONARY PERIOD, SHIFT ASSIGNMENTS ARE GENERALLY DETERMINED BY SENIORITY USING A SHIFT BID SYSTEM.   The RTAA offers a dynamic work environment.   At the RTAA, the Airport Police team is a key member of the Operations & Public Safety Department.  Airport Police Officers are primarily responsible for performing general law enforcement duties and other emergency response to help provide the public with a safe experience while traveling through the Reno-Tahoe International Airport.  The nature of the work requires the ability to act without immediate supervision and exercise independent judgment in emergency situations.  The Airport Police team is dedicated and expected to approach their work in a positive, professional, courteous manner, with a teamwork-oriented mindset, as the work may involve collaboration with other law enforcement agencies and interaction with a diverse array of individuals within the airport environment. KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Patrol designated areas of the airport to preserve law, order, and public safety; checks airport facilities for physical security and to ensure compliance with the approved airport security program. 
• Respond to service calls and complaints including civil complaints, property control, automobile crashes, and related misdemeanor and felony incidents. 
• Enforce traffic laws and issues warnings and citations. 
• Contact and cooperate with other law enforcement agencies in matters relating to the apprehension of offenders and the investigation of offenses. Coordinate multi-jurisdictional investigations, as assigned. 
• Prepare thorough and accurate reports on arrests made, activities performed and unusual incidents observed. 
• Answer questions and provide information, directions, and assistance to passengers and the public. 
• Investigate complaints and makes proper disposition or directs them to the proper authorities. 
• Secure crime scenes, resolve disputes, conduct preliminary and follow-up investigations, gather evidence, obtain witness statements, apprehend suspects, make arrests, and transport offenders. 
• Testify as a witness in court. 
• Collect and preserve evidence including photographs, fingerprints, blood, and related physical evidence as required. 
• Maintain contact with citizens regarding potential law enforcement problems and preserve good relationships with the general public. 
• Provide crowd control and dignitary protection details, as needed. 
• Attend training classes, and maintain proficiency, in police methods, tactics, firearms and related legal topics/trends. 
• Provide specialized security for special events and dignitary visits. 
• Enter or retrieve data from a computer terminal, PC or other electronic devices. 
• Demonstrate continuous effort to improve operations, streamline work processes, and work cooperatively and jointly to provide quality, seamless customer service.

ENTRY SALARY: $37.54 - $43.30 PER HOUR.  Initial salary placement will be based upon experience and qualifications.  This is an overtime eligible position.  BENEFITS:  The RTAA offers a competitive wage and benefit package and provides a high-quality work-life balance.  Employee benefits include 100% employer paid contributions to the Nevada PERS retirement program; 100% employer paid health insurance for the employee; paid vacation and sick leave; _14-paid holidays _per year; and tuition reimbursement - just to name a few! QUALIFICATIONS

REQUIRED EDUCATION: Graduation from high school or equivalent. REQUIRED EXPERIENCE: Three (3) years of sworn law enforcement patrol experience. REQUIRED CERTIFICATION: Current Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) Category I Basic Certification.  If P.O.S.T. certification is from another state, applicants will be required to obtain a State of Nevada P.O.S.T. certificate within 24-months of hire.   APPLICANTS MUST ATTACH A COPY OF THEIR CURRENT P.O.S.T. CERTIFICATION TO THE APPLICATION. REQUIRED LICENSING: A valid driver's license is required at the time of application.  

SELECTION PROCEDURE

In order to be considered, applicants MUST fully complete the official online RTAA Employment Application prior to the application deadline of April 3, 2023.   Qualified individuals are encouraged to APPLY IMMEDIATELY.  RECRUITMENT WILL CLOSE WITHOUT NOTICE when a sufficient number of applications are received, or a hiring decision has been made. Application for RTAA job are ONLY accepted through an online process.  For more information about this opportunity and to apply, visit: https://renoairport.breezy.hr/ The RTAA Employment Application is the primary screening tool to determine an applicant's qualifications.  A resume may be submitted in addition to, but not in lieu of, completing the RTAA Employment Application.  While you may submit a resume, it is supplemental and will not be used to determine whether or not you have met the minimum qualifications.  All work experience, education, training and other information substantiating how you meet the minimum qualifications must be included on your RTAA Employment Application. We strongly encourage applicants to review our online application instructions, available at the top of the RTAA Career webpage, before submitting the application to help ensure it has been completed in a manner consistent with our requirements as failure to complete the application as required will result in your application being disqualified from further consideration.  Below is a summary of our requirements:

• Completed ALL SECTIONS on the RTAA Employment Application. 
• Provided DETAILED INFORMATION to address how you meet and/or exceed minimum qualifications for the position. 
• Provided A MINIMUM OF FIVE (5) YEARS of employment history. 
• Explained ANY GAPS in employment of six (6) months or more within the 'Work History' section.  To explain gaps, add a new employer, write what was occurring under the 'Name of Employer' (e.g., unemployed, student, etc.), and list dates.  Please note, a statement in the 'Reason for Leaving Section' is not sufficient to address gaps in employment. 
• If you had more than one (1) position with the same employer, SEPARATELY LIST each position and the time you were in that position.
• Attached copies of required certification(s).

Questions about the application, recruitment, and/or selection process, the physical demands of the position, or requests for a reasonable accommodation, should be addressed to the RTAA People Operations Office at (775) 328-6450. REVIEW OF APPLICATION: After submission, the application will be reviewed to determine if it is complete and if minimum qualifications are met.  It is essential that applications include detailed information regarding education and experience to enable evaluation of the application.  Only applicants found to meet minimum qualifications will be invited to a Physical Agility Test. PHYSICAL AGILITY TEST: Candidates must successfully pass all parts of the physical agility test prior to receiving an offer of employment. For more information about the physical agility test, visit: https://post.nv.gov/Forms/ for the Basic Certification POST Physical Readiness Test Score Card. PERSONAL HISTORY QUESTIONNAIRE: If an applicant successfully completes the Physical Agility Test, the applicant will be invited to complete the Johnson & Roberts Personal History Questionnaire (PHQ) on-line.  Applicants must complete the PHQ in order to be eligible for further consideration. INTERVIEW PROCESS: Only the most highly qualified applicants will be invited for an interview.  The interview may include an initial panel interview, followed by subsequent assessment exercises to demonstrate the ability to perform job-related tasks and/or employment interviews with other RTAA personnel. PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS: The RTAA requires each candidate to successfully complete an employment history verification and background check prior to being considered for employment.  ALL EMPLOYMENT OFFERS ARE SUBJECT TO SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION AND PASSING OF A POST-OFFER POLYGRAPH EXAMINATION, A MEDICAL EXAMINATION THAT INCLUDES A SCREENING FOR ILLEGAL DRUGS, A PSYCHOLOGICAL EXAMINATION, A FINGERPRINT CRIMINAL HISTORY RECORDS CHECK, AND AN AIRPORT SECURITY BADGING TEST. The Reno-Tahoe Airport Authority welcomes, values and respects diversity and inclusiveness practices that honor the fundamental value and dignity of all individuals.The Reno-Tahoe Airport Authority is an equal opportunity employer and maintains a drug-free workplace.

Our Values

THRIVE is the acronym for the Reno-Tahoe Airport Authority's values that were developed by our employees and adopted, supported and modeled by our Executive Leadership Team and our CEO.  The value each letter represents is described below:    TEAMWORK FOR RESULTS. Teamwork is the foundation of any successful organization. In the working world, teamwork means we need to be able to trust one another in order to perform at the highest level and achieve the greatest results – regardless of what we are working on. This means that everyone on the team is empowered to do their best work, knowing that support is there when needed and also that they have the autonomy to use their best judgment in any given situation.   Teamwork for Results means:

• When partnerships are formed to complete a task or project, all parties are committed to the success of the whole.
• We are successful by communicating and trusting each other.
• At all times, we know what's important and what we are working toward.
• Knowing the goal, we keep our eyes on the prize and measure our progress continually.
• Individual actions are considered in light of how they support the whole.
• Working hard and having fun can be achieved simultaneously.

 HONESTY & INTEGRITY are the first cousins of Trust. When we operate from a position of honesty and integrity, all of our interactions are more effective because we are working on an even playing field. We trust that our words and actions are spoken and performed with good intentions for the individual as well as the organization. When we do the right things for the right reasons, everyone benefits.   Honesty and Integrity thrive in an environment where:

• We keep our promises and our actions are guided by honesty and fairness.
• It is up to each and every person to do the right thing, even when no one is watching.
• All employees are enabled to communicate their opinions and ideas honestly and directly.
• We all take ownership of the things for which we are responsible.

 RESPECT & RECOGNITION are both given and received. In a respectful environment, communication is open and courteous regardless of the subject matter or circumstance because every person who works here is of critical importance to the mission. We also recognize and celebrate the good things we do, both individually and as a team.   In this environment:

• It's a two-way street: recognition and appreciation are given freely at all levels.
• We pay attention to the good that we do, and speak up to offer praise.
• Everyone's viewpoint matters; we ask for and listen to feedback in order to continually improve.
• We value the contribution of each individual.
• We seek to understand other viewpoints before arriving at decisions.

 We all have the capacity to INSPIRE & INNOVATE. With our respective talents and passions, every time we interact with another person each individual can start the ripple effect that moves through the organization, igniting each of us with the remembrance that we do important work, and we impact the lives of our co-workers and our community on a daily basis. With this in mind, we recognize that we are all actively participating in the success of the organization, and we freely share breakthroughs and great ideas.   In order to inspire & innovate, we keep in mind that:

• Innovation happens at all levels: we all have the capacity to come up with the next great thing.
• There's almost always room for improvement. “The way we have always done it” may not be the best or most efficient way to move forward.
• Making a commitment to behave with pride and loyalty regardless of the task at hand is always the best option.
• Our individual actions, however small, impact the morale of our team, our division, our department, and our organization.
• Everyone has great ideas, and it's up to each of us to make sure we tell someone when we come up with something that will benefit the organization.
• Failure is the occasional outcome of good intentions. We will use failures to learn.

VERSATILITY in an organization our size, agility is key. While clear direction is important, so too is the ability to be flexible in the way we approach tasks, challenges, and opportunities. There is rarely only one way to do something, and we may need to explore various options in order to achieve the greatest success.   Our versatility means that we:

• Utilize both internal and external resources.
• Adapt to changing conditions in order to remain successful.
• Recognize that the place we hold in our region is an important one, and therefore we are able to balance the needs of the organization with the needs of the greater community.
• Find the “win-win” ensures that we can shift our focus as needed.

 ENTHUSIASM for Excellence. A positive attitude can really take you places. By choosing to bring an enthusiasm for excellence to every task we undertake, we recognize the value of our work and our relationships as well as the importance of being the best at what we do.   Enthusiasm for Excellence generates:

• A deep appreciation for the team that we have created at the RTAA.
• A collaborative environment, where each person's contribution truly matters.
• A spirit of continuous improvement where we all recognize that our best efforts lie in the next opportunity.
• An appreciation for diversity of thought to help us all to generate new ideas and better ways of doing things.
• A commitment to setting the bar high and to creating standards that others in our industry want to duplicate.