BLV - Public Safety Officer II

Public Safety Officer II (PSO II)

Regular Full-Time

Mascoutah, IL, US

Position
- Public Safety Officer II

Company
- Avports LLC

Location - 9656 Air Terminal Drive, Mascoutah, IL 62258

Reporting Relationship
- Airport Operations Supervisor /ARFF Captain

Experience

Background in airport operations, firefighting law enforcement or airport security preferred.

Skills and Knowledge

• Must have capacity to acquire skill in the operation, use, and maintenance of firefighting equipment and in the fighting of fires.
• Must have ability to maintain order among large groups of persons in emergencies.
• Must possess situational awareness, alertness and skill in detecting and recognizing safety hazards.
• Must have knowledge of established rescue methods and first aid treatment.
• Must have ability to understand and carry out instructions.
• Must meet FAA minimum Aircraft Rescue & Firefighting requirements within three months of start date
• Must have a working knowledge of Basic Security Practices.
• Must have knowledge of first aid treatment.

Duties

• Make inspections of airport aprons, taxiways, runways, buildings, and other structures for the identification and elimination of safety hazards.
• Perform tasks associated with the AOC (Air Operations Center) or airline/ terminal operations as assigned.
• Drive/operate each fire apparatus assigned to the Airport Public Safety Department, operate pumps, nozzles, or similar equipment, perform firefighting, rescue, and salvage operations at fires, accidents, or other emergencies.
• Conduct inspections of Airport fuel farm and mobile refueler vehicles for compliance with current FAA and NFPA requirements.
• Assist with fire drills.
• Assist in controlling vehicular and pedestrian AOA entry including conducting vehicle inspections
• Perform duties associated with airline operations including terminal and other buildings and provide general security during passenger flight operations.
• Assist in conducting the AOA driver's and security training programs
• Implement activities under the Wildlife Hazard Management Plan
• Assist in conducting airport inspections to including identifying, preventing and removing all hazards to aviation within the AOA to include the removal of FOD and runway condition reading during snow and ice events and report deficiencies and irregularities (e.g., Notice to Airman (NOTAMS))

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 Illinois State motor vehicle operator's license throughout the employee's employment.
• Must pass a physical fitness exam as may be required by applicable law and maintain the required fitness level and pass required tests 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.
• 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…