Tucson Airport Police Department

If you are interested in a new opportunity in law enforcement, the Tucson Airport Authority is hiring for a Lateral Police Officer position! Benefits include:
Competitive Compensation
$3,500 Hiring Bonus
Generous Vacation Plan
Emergency Family Leave Plan
11 Annual Paid Holidays
Free Uniform Dry Cleaning
Advancement Opportunities
A great working environment with motivated staff!

You can apply with the link below.

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Please join us in welcoming Officer Steve Ferree to the Tucson Airport Authority Police Department team! After a distinguished 20-year career with the Pima County Sheriff's Department, Officer Ferree joins us with a wealth of experience that will undoubtedly enhance our department.

As he embarks on this new chapter, he'll spend the next several weeks in our Officer Training Program learning the nuances of police work at the Tucson International Airport.

Welcome aboard, Officer Ferree - we're glad you're here!

Please join the Tucson Airport Authority Police Department in welcoming the newest member of our team, Officer Joel Bustamante.

Joining us after one and a half years with the Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Department, Officer Bustamante will be a great addition to our department. Officer Bustamante will spend the next several weeks in our Officer Training Program, learning the nuances of police work at the Tucson International Airport.

Welcome Aboard, Officer Bustamante!

We are one of the few airport police agencies in the U.S. that is accredited through Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc. (CALEA). It is important for CALEA to know about your experience with our organization. You can share your feedback through the link to their comment portal on our page.

www.flytucson.com/taa/about/public-safety/

Today, on Peace Officers Memorial Day, and throughout National Police Week (May 11–17), we honor the brave officers who serve on the front lines to protect our families, safeguard our communities, and shoulder a burden of responsibility that most Americans cannot fathom.

This week and always, we honor the courageous men and women serving in law enforcement and memorialize those who sacrificed their lives defending the thin blue line.

Sergeant Ray Smith of the Tucson Airport Authority Police Department has been awarded the Veteran Servant Leader Award by Congressman Juan Ciscomani.

This recognition highlights Sgt. Smith's tireless commitment to serving his community, both as a law enforcement officer and beyond. Following his honorable service in the US Air Force, Sgt. Smith continued to serve as an officer and public information officer with the Tucson Police Department before joining TUS.

His dedication to giving back extends to volunteering his videography skills for various community organizations and causes.

Please join us in congratulating Sergeant Smith as he exemplifies the values of the Tucson Airport Authority Police Department and embodies the concept of Veteran Servant Leader.

Please join the Tucson Airport Authority Police Department in welcoming the newest member of our team, Officer Gilbert Caudillo.

Joining us after a 23-year career with the Pima County Sheriff’s Department, Officer Caudillo brings a vast array of experience that will be a great asset to our department.

Officer Caudillo will spend the next several weeks in our Officer Training Program, learning the nuances of police work at the Tucson International Airport.

Welcome Aboard, Officer Caudillo!

The Tucson Airport Authority Police Department's K9 Explosive Ordinance Detection teams, led by handlers Corporal Thompson and Officer Mesa, and their skilled K9 partners Nemo and Ficko, work diligently to ensure the safety of travelers.

Through regular patrols, training, and partnerships with regional agencies, they help protect the airport and surrounding community.

The Tucson Airport Authority Police Department is pleased to announce the graduation of Officer Gabriel Reyna from the Southern Arizona Law Enforcement Training Center with Class 24-3.

Officer Reyna will be reporting for duty to begin his field training at the Tucson International Airport (TUS) soon.

Join us in extending our warmest congratulations and welcoming him to our team.

The Tucson Airport Authority Police Department would like to thank Chick-fil-A I 19 & Irvington for donating some delicious meals to our dispatchers for National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week!

We appreciate your support!

Spotlight on Public Service Officer (PSO) Kusaj! He's keeping the traveling public safe and supporting our police officers, just like he and our entire PSO team do every day.

Tucson Airport Authority Police Department's PSOs play a vital role in supporting department operations, delivering exceptional public safety services and maintaining the highest standards of security and customer care.

PSOs help keep the airport safe by ensuring compliance with traffic regulations, conducting security checks, keeping a lookout for suspicious activity, and much more.

Five officers from the Tucson Airport Authority Police Department (TAAPD) are enhancing their skills in impaired driver detection and investigations through Horizontal Gaze Nystagmus (HGN) certification training.

HGN certification involves specialized training to detect involuntary eye movements indicative of impairment. With this expertise, TAAPD strengthens its commitment to safeguarding the airport, its customers, and the surrounding community.

Special thanks to the Tucson Police Department for hosting this valuable training and for including TAAPD officers.