Police Officer (PT) (44110)
Lehigh Northampton Airport AuthorityAllentown, Pennsylvania, United States
Posted March 18, 2026
Part Time
About the Company
Lehigh Northampton Airport Authority (LNAA) manages Lehigh County International Airport, the region’s primary aviation hub in Allentown, Pennsylvania. The authority oversees daily operations, maintenance, and development of airport facilities, ensuring safe and efficient service for airlines, passengers, and freight carriers. LNAA prioritizes modernizing infrastructure, expanding runway capacity, and enhancing sustainability initiatives to support regional economic growth. Its collaborative approach with local businesses, government agencies, and community stakeholders distinguishes it as a leader in fostering connectivity and economic development in the Lehigh Valley.
Job Description
The Airport Police are a municipal police agency assigned to perform law enforcement functions at Lehigh Valley International Airport (LVIA). Principal duties include response to emergencies, general and directed patrol, investigations of crimes, investigation of non-criminal incidents, traffic enforcement/control, and other law enforcement services/duties as required.
Requirements
- Enforcement of applicable federal, state, or local laws, rules, and regulations.
- Prevention, investigation and detection of crime.
- Enforce TSA approved Airport security program.
- Make arrests and appear in court to present evidence and testify as needed
- Possess MPOETC Certification, or current valid examination score, and complete all required training to maintain an active certification number.
- Enforce Airport Security Program in compliance with 49 CFR 1542.
- Professionally communicate over two-way radio, telephone, and email.
- Possess and maintain a valid Driver’s License.
- Maintain law enforcement presence through high-visibility patrol at the airport.
- Maintain proper logbooks, reports, and forms.
- Monitor and report potential security violations/hazards.
- Maintain compliance with Wildlife Hazard Management program
- Perform foot and vehicle patrols.
- Stand for extended periods of time.
- Maintain traffic flow on airport roadways and issue citations when appropriate.
- Maintain good observation skills and ability to analyze situations, take corrective action and make logical decisions under pressure.
- Ability to effectively deal with co-workers and the public.
- Must be able to respond to emergency requests for assistance.
- PC skills including Word, Excel, Outlook and other applicable computer programs.
- Strong written, oral, and interpersonal skills.
- Able to respond and perform in severe weather conditions.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Retirement plan
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Holiday pay
- Uniforms and equipment provided
- Training and certification
