JMAA is currently looking for qualified candidates to fill the role of Certified Police Captain. (Internal Hiring)
What Do You Get to Do? •Directs the public safety activities as second in command on airport grounds of the Jackson-Evers International Airport and Hawkins Field Airport. •Manages the development and implementation of the department goals, policies, and priorities for each assigned service area.
•Coordinates emergency response support of regional mutual aid agencies and other public safety organizations. At the request of COO and DPSO, serves second in charge as incident commander, directing the response to airport emergencies in cooperation with the Airport Operations Manager (within the vicinity of both the Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International and Hawkins Field Airports).
•Manages department budget, controls expenditures, and makes recommendations for future department operational and capital budget requests.
•Performs all of the essential functions listed in the Police Captain and Officer job descriptions.
Possess five years of managerial experience as a certified law enforcement officer and a high school diploma or GED; any specialized training in bomb and terrorist threats, K-9 handling, active shooter, and medical emergencies.
Certification issued by the Mississippi Board of Law Enforcement Officers Standards and Training.
Have a valid Mississippi driver’s license and ability to receive authorization to drive in secured areas.
Jackson Municipal Airport Authority’s mission is to connect Jackson to the world, and the world to Jackson. If you’d like to see your career take flight and help us deliver on this mission, apply with us today! If you land a position with JMAA, there are abundant benefits you may be eligible for including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurances, generous time off benefits, a rich retirement program and more! JMAA encourages the development of its team members and has an education reimbursement program too. If you have the skills to successfully fill one of our open positions, we would love to speak with you!
