The Director of Public Safety is responsible for all Law Enforcement, Airport Security, and Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting (ARFF) duties, including but not limited to all functions related to CFR Part 139 and 1542 regulations. The position provides the management, administration and leadership of all public safety related functions, serves as a liaison on emergency preparedness, oversees and coordinates training programs and emergency operations drills, assists other airport departments with their emergency and mitigation plans, and develops concepts and budgets designed to mitigate the threat of emergencies for FNT. The Director of Public Safety reports to the Chief Operating Officer.
Additional information and a copy of the complete job description identifying duties and responsibilities can be found on the Airport's website under Authority Job Openings (https://www.bishopairport.org/doing-business/doing-business-overview/employment-opportunities/job-openings).
Certified Firefighter I & II, or equivalent;
Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting Certified through approved Federal Aviation Administration program;
Certified Law Enforcement Officer;
Certification in CPR and EMS with a minimum of Emergency Medical Technician – Basic (EMTB) certification;
Possession of a valid Michigan Standard Operator driver’s license or able to obtain within 6 months;
Working knowledge in maintaining compliance with federal regulations related to airport police / fire, emergency medical, airport security, and emergency management;
Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience in police administration, criminal justice, fire science, airport management, and other related areas;
Minimum of ten (10) years’ experience in an airport public safety operation, airport law enforcement, or airport fire department; and
Minimum of five (5) years’ supervisory experience at the command level or equivalent.
Bishop International Airport is a commercial service and general aviation airport located in Flint, Michigan. It is named after banker and General Motors Board Member Arthur Giles Bishop. The airport is owned and operated by Bishop International Airport Authority (BIAA) which is governed by a Board of Directors comprised of nine members who are appointed to three-year terms. The Mayor of the City of Flint and the Genesee County Board of Commissioners make the board appointments on an annual basis. The Airport Chief Executive Officer reports directly to the Board. The airport is served by several passenger airlines: United Airlines, American Airlines, and Allegiant Airlines. Additionally, Federal Express operates cargo services out of the airport. Servicing the airlines and general aviation is fixed base operator, AvFlight. Bishop International Airport covers 1,550 acres and has two runways. The airport is located in Genesee County along three major highway systems providing easy access to nearby locations including: Lansing, Ann Arbor, Port Huron, Detroit and all of northern Michigan. BIAA offers a competitive retirement and benefits package to include medical, dental, vision, and more.