Syracuse, New York

Steven Baldwin Associates has been retained to conduct a confidential, national recruitment for the senior level position of Airport Police Chief at Syracuse Regional Airport Authority (SRAA), a thriving and growing airport that serves Central New York.

This is an exciting time to join the Syracuse Hancock International Airport team as the airport is one of the fastest growing airports in the country serving over 2.8 million passengers. The Airport is served by 9 airlines that provide nonstop service to 30 unique destinations.  

With remarkable growth comes change. To ensure the safety and security of travelers, the new SRAA Police Department was created, assuming duties as the primary law enforcement agency of SYR on March 6, 2023. The culmination of a multi-year effort, this transition to an in-house police department allows SRAA flexibility in scheduling work shifts and increased control over staffing levels. The transition has been well received as the police department focuses on community policing and customer service

The Position: Airport Police Chief
At this key juncture in the Airport’s history, the Syracuse Regional Airport Authority is seeking a collaborative and self-directed Airport Police Chief who embraces servant leadership to lead the law enforcement and security needs of the airport. SYR offers an exciting, collegial, and welcoming working environment and is looking for an individual who can support and contribute to the effective management and operation of the airport police department. The Airport Police Chief is responsible for administering and directing the requirements of 49 CFR Part § 1542-Airport Security including all law enforcement activities of Syracuse Hancock International Airport. Under the general direction of the Executive Director of the Syracuse Regional Airport Authority, or designee. The Police Chief performs work involving the administration and management for the development, planning, directing, coordinating, and reviewing law enforcement policies and procedures and related activities of the Syracuse Regional Airport Authority police department and badging office, along with contracted security. The position exercises management and supervision over a number of police and civilian employees of different ranks and responsibilities.

For more information on the opportunity and the experience and qualities desired in the candidate, as well as additional details about the Airport and the larger community, please click the link below:
 
Download the SRAA Police Chief Solicitation Brochure

If interested, please contact Steven Baldwin Associates directly at lbelt@baldwinllc.com for additional information about this position.

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