Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW) is an award-winning, medium-hub commercial service airport that served more than a record-breaking 11.1 million passengers in 2025 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 more than 160,000 aircraft operations in 2025. Base Operations at Page Field is an award-winning, fixed-based operator and has been recognized for its customer service and facilities.
The Lee County Port Authority Police Department is a full-service law enforcement agency dedicated to ensuring the safety and security of employees and passengers at Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW) and Page Field (FMY).
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 dedicated 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.
At the Lee County Port Authority Police Department, we foster a culture of teamwork, professionalism and continuous improvement. We are dedicated to providing our employees with opportunities for growth, training and development, as well as ensuring they are equipped to meet the evolving challenges of airport security and law enforcement.
The Position
The anticipated hourly starting rate for the ideal candidate is $31.27.
The Lee County Port Authority is seeking a professional and highly responsible individual that will oversee the records management system for the Airport Police Department. This role will also assist as a primary technician on the Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) system functionality and software applications, including data analysis, reporting, and management of peripheral systems such as Mobile Data Computers (MDC) and other software.
What Does the Airport Police Department Have to Offer?
Outstanding benefits that include health, life, dental, vision, deferred compensation plan, shift differential of 5 percent and overtime for working holidays
Florida Retirement System Plan
College tuition reimbursement
208 hours annual leave to start, with unused leave paid out annually
11 paid holidays and 1 personal day
And much more
Minimum Requirements
A valid Florida driver’s license within 30 days of hire
Associate’s degree\ computer science or related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Two years of experience in a law enforcement setting
Must successfully pass a criminal background screening, drug test, and meet the requirements to obtain a Security Identification Display Area (SIDA) badge, through the SIDA training process and TSA
Security Threat Assessment prior to employment
Complete Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) limited access training within three months of hire. To apply and obtain CJIS security training, you must be a United States citizen or have been a lawful resident of the United States for the past 10 consecutive years
Availability to work flexible shifts (nights, weekends, holidays) and respond to 24-hour holdovers/recalls for essential services and emergencies
Key Responsibilities
Will assist in creating custom data entry fields or modules in the RMS/CAD to assist with reporting and analysis, basic knowledge of HTML and JavaScript
Coordinates the Body Worn Camera (BWC) system to include purchasing, maintaining, and disseminating of video
Performs the duties of the administrator for the Live Scan fingerprint, RapidID fingerprint and other departmental technology systems
Works directly and communicates with LCPA IT, LCPA Maintenance, Motorola, SOMA and County stakeholders to ensure technical issues of system applications used by the Police Department are reported and promptly resolved
Troubleshoot software and technical hardware issues, including BWC, vehicle dash cams, printers, and radios
Collaborate with LCPA IT to research, evaluate, and implement new law enforcement technologies
Ensure 24/7 functionality of critical systems, including RMS/CAD, Video Management, and the 800 MHz radio network
Overview Of Benefits
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Florida Retirement System (FRS)
The Port Authority participates in the Florida Retirement System (FRS). Employees have the option of choosing between two retirement plans:
FRS Pension Plan – traditional retirement plan that offers a guaranteed monthly benefit upon vesting requirements
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. This lowers your taxable income. 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 employee's salary after being disabled for 60 consecutive days.
Direct Deposit
The employee's 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
The Port Authority offers a generous amount of paid time off in addition to 11 paid holidays, and 1 personal day
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A national fingerprint-based record check shall be conducted prior to granting access to Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) for all personnel who have unescorted access to unencrypted CJIS or unescorted access to physically secure locations or controlled areas. Applicants with a record of misdemeanor offense(s) may be granted access if it is determined the nature or severity of the misdemeanor offense(s) does not warrant disqualification. If a felony conviction of any kind exists, the applicant will be denied access to CJI. Do you understand?
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Briefly describe your technology systems experience related to troubleshooting, data analysis, and using RMS/CAD?
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Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Other
Industries
Airlines and Aviation
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