BLV - Airport Safety Officer

Job Description

Job Description

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Position

Public Safety Officer I

Company

Avports LLC

Location

9656 Air Terminal Drive, Mascoutah, IL 62258

Reporting Relationship

Shift Captain

Public Safety Officer I (PSO)KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Experience

Preferred background in aviation, safety, operations, and/or security.

Skills and Knowledge

1. Must have ability to maintain order among large groups of persons during emergencies.
2. Must possess alertness and skill in detecting and recognizing safety hazards.
3. Must have ability to understand and carry out instructions.
4. Must meet all training required for FAR 139 and TSA 1542.
5. Must achieve and maintain knowledge and skills related to airport landside operations, and related security duties.

Duties

• Perform tasks associated with the Airport Operations Center (AOC), terminal operations and other duties as assigned.
  • Answering multi-line phone systems
  • Monitoring and communicating on radio frequencies
  • Monitor campus-wide fire alarm system
  • Operate and Monitor CCTV system
  • Ability to remain calm during stressful situations which may involve life-safety incidents
  • Accurately maintain daily logs
• Under the direction of the Chief of Public Safety or Deputy Chief of Public Safety and the Shift Captain, assist and participate in life safety, and security activities at the airport and its facilities.
• Maintain all tools and equipment in good working condition.
• Conduct inspections of buildings, and other structures for the identification and elimination of safety hazards.
• Maintain quarters and surrounding areas in a clean, sanitary, and orderly condition.
• Accurately prepare reports as required.
• Assist in controlling vehicular and pedestrian AOA entry.
• Maintain surveillance of the terminal and other buildings and provide general security of the Airport.
• Assist Airport tenants with airport operational and security matters as necessary.
• Must obtain and maintain knowledge of the AEP, ACM, SICP, ASP, TSA 1542, and FAR 139, as well as any other relevant material for the position of PSO.
• Perform vehicle, gate, and delivery inspections as required.
• Contribute to the publication of relevant Notice to Airman (NOTAMS) for the Airport based on criteria established in the Airport ACM.
• Must possess alertness and skill in detecting and recognizing safety hazards.
• Must have knowledge of first aid treatment.
• Must have ability to understand and carry out instructions.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE / QUALIFICATIONS / EDUCATION, CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

To perform this job successfully, the selected individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age.
• Must be a citizen or lawful resident of the United States.
• Must possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Must possess a valid motor vehicle operator’s license throughout the employee’s employment.
• Must pass a Transportation Security Agency (TSA) background check.
• A felony Driving Under the Influence (DUI) conviction will be disqualifying.
• Must have and maintain a current CPR and AED certification.
• May possess an Illinois Firearms Owner Identification Card (FOID).
• Position involves shift work.

COMPENSATION

• Competitive compensation package.

NON-DISCRIMINATION COMMITMENT

• Avports policies focus on eliminating all discrimination based on gender, race, ethnicity, indigenous identity, disability, sexual orientation, and gender identity.
• Avports commitment to gender equality and non-discrimination focuses on issues related to equal opportunities and treatment for all women and men in the employees’ recruitment, selection, promotion, compensation, and development processes.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle to feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear; and smell. The employee will occasionally be required to sit. The employee must regularly lift and/or move more than 75+ pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Infrequent US Domestic travel may be required.

COGNITIVE DEMANDS

• Attention to detail and focus on quality
• Highest levels of integrity
• Ability to inspire, lead and motivate people, including him/herself and others
• Ability to gain and maintain trust among customers, staff, and stakeholders
• Ability to negotiate and gain consensus
• Ability to manage and resolve conflict in a productive way
• Calm, tactful, respectful, and diplomatic character
• Ability to work under situations of stress and with limited resources
• Excellent teamwork capabilities
• Ability to lead and facilitate Working Groups
• High degree of emotional intelligence and empathy

REFERENCES

• Up to three positive references from previous employers and/or supervisors may be required