Police Officer

Southwest Florida International Airport Police Department Job Opening

Police Officer Salary: $29.11 Hourly

Location: Fort Myers, FL

Job Type: Full-time

Job Number: 00755

Department: Airport Police

Opening Date: January 23, 2026

Closing Date: January 30, 2026 4:30 PM Eastern

Description: Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW) is an award-winning, medium-hub commercial service airport that served more than a record-breaking 11 million passengers in 2024 and is one of the top 50 airports in the United States for passenger traffic. Fifteen airlines serve RSW with nonstop service to more than 70 markets, including Canada and Germany. The economic impact of the airport is $8.3 billion annually to the Southwest Florida region and more than 60,000 jobs. Page Field (FMY), an FAA-designated reliever airport, provides services to general and business aviation and accommodated 169,000 aircraft operations in 2024. Base Operations at Page Field is an award-winning, fixed-based operator and has been recognized for its customer service and facilities.

About the Lee County Port Authority Police Department: The Lee County Port Authority Police Department is a full-service law enforcement agency dedicated to ensuring the safety and security of the employees and passengers at Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW) and Page Field (FMY).

What We Offer: As Southwest Florida International Airport undergoes major improvements and rapid growth, the Lee County Port Authority Police Department stands ready to meet the increased demand for security and law enforcement services with our experienced team and dedication to excellence. With many employees staying for 10 to 20 years or more, the Port Authority offers a stable and rewarding career path in a dynamic and growing environment.

The Position: The anticipated hourly starting rate for the ideal candidate is $29.11. Career Enhancement Program and Incentive Program with increase of pay. Specialty Units to include HDS, FTO, Detective, Training Instructor, Canine and Field Force. Outstanding benefits that include health, life, dental, vision, deferred compensation plan, shift differential of 5 percent and overtime for working holidays, plus holiday pay. Florida Retirement System (2 plans to choose from). College tuition reimbursement. 218 hours paid time off to start, with unused leave paid out annually. 11 paid holidays and one personal day. All uniforms, with free dry cleaning, and equipment provided by agency. Take-home vehicle program. One-time Florida Law Enforcement Recruitment Bonus of up to $5,000.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Have or obtain a valid Florida driver's license
• High school diploma / General Education Degree (GED)
• Florida law enforcement certified or currently enrolled in an Equivalency of Training (EOT) Crossover Class
• Must be at least 19 years of age and a US citizen
• Must be able to successfully pass a physical exam and psychological assessment prior to employment
• Must successfully pass a written examination, an oral examination, a drug screening and a thorough police background investigation
• Must not have been convicted of any felony or a misdemeanor, involving perjury or false statement, nor have received a dishonorable or undesirable discharge from any of the armed forces of the United States
• Must be able to complete Field Training Officer process within first year of employment

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as a uniformed law enforcement representative of the Lee County Port Authority, performing all duties commensurate to this responsibility
• Prevent criminal activity such as trespass, theft, and other offenses by explaining and enforcing applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and ordinances
• Conduct criminal investigations by gathering evidence, interviewing victims and witnesses, and interrogating suspects
• Respond to passenger and airline disturbances and emergency situations
• Effect an arrest, forcibly if necessary, using handcuffs and other restraints; subdue resisting suspects using maneuvers, weapons, and resort to the use of hands/feet and other approved weapons in self-defense
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisor, support staff, staff from other departments and other local, state, and federal government agencies
• Provide formal testimony in court proceedings regarding observations and law enforcement actions
• Possess a desire to be part of an organization that values service, people, integrity, responsibility, innovation and teamwork

Work Schedule: Work schedule is based on an 84-hour bi-weekly work schedule. Must be available to work various shifts, including days, nights, weekends, holidays and overtime as required.

Important Notice: A thorough police background investigation will be conducted that will include a psychological profile, and reference checks. All offers of employment will be conditioned on a medical examination and inquiry, including a psychological profile and drug screening. Emergency Response/Recovery Activities: Lee County Port Authority personnel are designated by tier levels and may be called upon to assist with an emergency or unforeseen event at any time. Employees may be called to fulfill duties that are outside their normal scope of work to assist in resuming airport operations and flight activities.

Benefits:

• Florida Retirement System (FRS)
• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Account(s)
• Life /AD & D Insurance
• Additional Life Insurance
• Short Term Disability
• Long Term Disability
• Direct Deposit
• 457 Deferred compensation programs
• Education reimbursement
• On-site gym - RSW
• Paid Time Off & Holidays

Application Instructions: Please review full job description here.

Overview of Benefits: Florida Retirement System (FRS) The Port Authority participates in the Florida Retirement System (FRS). Employees have the option of choosing between two retirement plans: 1) FRS Pension Plan - traditional retirement plan that offers a guaranteed monthly benefit upon vesting requirements. 2) FRS Investment Plan - benefit is based on contributions made to the account and on investment performance. Both plans require eligible employees to contribute 3% per paycheck, while the employer contributes 13.63% for regular class or 32.79% for Special Risk.

Medical Insurance: The Port Authority offers two plan choices for all full-time employees, their legally married spouse and their dependents. Coverage begins the first of the month following their date of hire.

Dental Insurance: The Port Authority offers a dental plan for full time employees, their legally married spouse and children.

Vision Insurance: The Port Authority offers two (2) affordable plans options to select: Low and High Plan.

Employee Assistance Program: The Port Authority provides this benefit at no cost to the employee. This is the availability of licensed professional counselors for personal issues with 100% confidentiality.

Flexible Spending Account(s): There are two (2) types of FSA reimbursement accounts that allows contributions to be deducted from each paycheck before taxes to cover expense with pre-tax dollars. 1) Medical Expense Reimbursement - covers out-of-pocket expenses for medical, dental and/or vision expenses; 2) Dependent Care Reimbursement - covers daycare costs for dependent children under the age of 13 or elderly adult daycare.

Life /AD & D Insurance: The Port Authority provides this benefit at no cost to the employee. Employees are insured at an amount equal to the annual salary rounded to the next higher thousand dollars. The AD&D insurance provides additional coverage in the event the employee should lose their limb(s), eyesight or die.

Additional Life Insurance: The Port Authority provides the employee with an option to purchase additional life insurance coverage for him/herself, their spouse and their child(ren).

Short Term Disability: The Port Authority provides the employee with short term disability coverage for him/herself at no cost to the employee. Benefits are paid to 60% of salary up to nine (9) weeks.

Long Term Disability: The Port Authority provides this benefit at no cost to the employee. Benefits are paid up to 60% of the employees salary after being disabled for 60 consecutive days.

Direct Deposit: The employees payroll check is directly deposited into the bank of their choice.

Other Programs:

• 457 Deferred compensation programs
• Education reimbursement
• On-site gym - RSW
• Paid Time Off & Holidays

Required Question: Have you ever been dishonorably discharged from the Armed Services? Yes No 02 Are you currently, at the time of application, a sworn Law Enforcement Officer in the state of Florida, or enrolled in an Equivalency of Training (EOT) Crossover Class? Yes No 03 Have you ever been found guilty of a felony offense? Yes No