Airport Police Lieutenant - Internal Promotion Only

AIRPORT POLICE LIEUTENANT
Internal Promotion Only
Opened Date: 1/13/2026 / Closing Date: 1/19/2026
FLSA: Partially Exempt 8868
Pay Grade: PS4 10/2023
 
Summary of Duties : An Airport Police Lieutenant plans, supervises, directs and controls employees of the Airport Police Division of the Montgomery Regional Airport Authority, civilian and sworn, during a specific time period, watch, or in a particular unit; applies sound supervisory and management techniques to ensure the mission of the Airport Police Division of the Montgomery Regional Airport Authority is met through the enforcement of federal, state and local laws and regulations, City of Montgomery ordinances, Airport Emergency Plan, Airport Security Program requirements and airport rules and regulations at the Montgomery Regional Airport; and does other related work.

The following list was developed through a job analysis; however, it is not exhaustive, and other duties may be required and assigned. The performance of non-essential functions is not optional for employees not covered under the ADA.

Distinguishing Features : An Airport Police Lieutenant commands a division, section, or tactical group of employees providing law enforcement and security services to the airport community. Airport Police Lieutenants develop policies and procedures for implementation with the approval of Chief of Police. Airport Police Lieutenants are responsible for the full range of supervisory activities including investigations of misconduct, grievance resolution, implementation of Division policies, evaluation of performance, and application of discipline. They may assume the role of incident commander during emergency situations that involve multiple jurisdictions and may command law enforcement officers from different agencies.

In the absence of the Airport Police Chief, performs duties including planning, organizing and directing all airport security and law enforcement functions, and supervising police officers and dispatch personnel following the Airport Security Program and Airport Certification Manual in order to ensure the safe and efficient enforcement of local, state and federal laws pertaining to the Airport operations.

Examples of Duties:

• Directs, plans and coordinates the activities of Airport Police Officers and Security Officers in uniformed or plainclothes foot, vehicle, Segway or bicycle patrol;
• Interprets policies and ensures they are adhered to;
• Works closely with local, state and federal agencies;
• Ensures appropriate levels of supervisory and police support to the passenger and baggage screening processes;
• Interacts closely with the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) and MAA administrative and operational divisions;
• Responsible for maintaining an appropriate level of law enforcement and security services for a 24-hour period;
• Provides oversight for tactical law enforcement response to unusual occurrences and may act as the incident commander during emergency or unusual occurrences;
• Responsible for divisional and departmental notifications;
• Reviews and approves reports submitted by subordinates;
• Investigates and attempts to resolve employee grievances;
• Provides guidance to Airport Police Sergeants in the investigation of allegations of misconduct against division employees and may investigate allegations of misconduct that involve sensitive or complex issues;
• Provides insight to lower command as to the resolution of personnel investigations and grievances that cannot be resolved at the Airport Police Segreant level;
• May be assigned to supervise employees from other law enforcement agencies;
• Makes recommendations for improvement of security methods and systems;
• Communicates equal employment opportunity information to employees;
• Applies job-related criteria in selecting, orienting, assigning, training, counseling, evaluating, and recommending discipline for subordinates; and
• Assists employees in preparing for promotion and section transfers.

Qualifications : Incumbents in this class must have the following knowledge and abilities:

Knowledge of :

• Sound supervisory and management principles;
• Report writing, reading comprehension, English usage and spelling;
• Laws and regulations governing airport police employees and the aviation industry;
• Methods of patrolling and safeguarding airport property, buildings, installations, and adjacent facilities and roadways;
• Safety principles and practices;
• Laws of arrest and the elements of a crime;
• Rules of evidence pertaining to searches and seizures, particularly in an airport environment;
• Airport Police Division, Airport Emergency Plan, and Airport Security manuals;
• City personnel rules, policies and procedures;
• City Charter and Civil Service Commission Rules;
• Public relations techniques;
• Techniques of training, instructing, and evaluating performance of subordinates;
• Techniques for counseling and motivating subordinates;
• Techniques for grievance investigation and resolution; and
• Equal Employment Opportunity requirements;
• Memoranda of Understanding for subordinate employees; and
• Aviation security and law enforcement techniques.

The ability to :

• Effectively supervise law enforcement supervisors and officers;
• Develop and follow written and oral instructions;
• Understand and apply complex policies and procedures;
• Interact effectively and courteously with employees, tenants, and the general public;
• Work well with others in an international aviation environment;
• Plan and implement special operations to address specific crime and security needs;
• Analyze situations and adopt or implement quick, effective and reasonable courses of action;
• Evaluate and write clear and concise reports;
• Maintain flexibility and be prepared to adapt to rapidly changing situations; and
• Confront dangerous situations and potential acts of terrorism.

Minimum Requirements :
Two years of full-time paid experience as an Airport Police Sergeant with the Montgomery Regional Airport Authority, or in a position at least at that level of sworn Sergeant or above, for 2 years with a local, county, or state law enforcement agency. Those years must have involved full-time responsibility for the deployment and functioning of law enforcement, safety, and security personnel with management and investigative experience in the performance of their duties as a local, county, or state law enforcement officer.

Conditions of Employment :

• Must possess a valid Alabama driver’s license at time of appointment.
• After appointment, must complete an approved Law Enforcement Executive Level management course.
• Appointment to a position in this class is subject to a 6 month probationary period.