Airport Security Officer; B253635-4 Airport Security

Position: Airport Security Officer, (B253635-4), 206, Airport Security

Assists with enforcement of airport security code to ensure citizen safety. Conducts investigations of criminal offenses, patrols public and restricted areas, and screens passengers.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by employees in this job. Employees may be requested to perform job‑related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

• Responds to calls for police service to all locations on the airport; makes preliminary investigations of criminal offenses; assists citizens and passengers to minimize inconveniences.
• Assists with lost and disabled vehicles; enforces airport code and traffic regulations.
• Patrols public and restricted areas in support of Airport Security Program.
• Provides law enforcement support to the passenger and baggage screening process.
• Enforces federal, state, and local laws, ordinances, and resolutions, making arrests and issuing citations as appropriate.
• Patrols terminal parking areas to prevent criminal acts against employees and passengers, property, and vehicles; apprehends violators.
• Attends training courses providing classroom and field instruction in police procedures, techniques, and laws including lectures, practical demonstrations, and participation in courses covering areas such as criminal and traffic laws and airport ordinances and use of weapons.
• Conducts daily airfield inspections and responds to aircraft emergency landings (ALERTS).
• Will be required to drive a City vehicle for City business use.
• Performs related work as required.

COMPETENCIES FOR SUCCESSFUL PERFORMANCE OF JOB DUTIES Knowledge of:

• Modern office procedures and methods including computers and applicable software.
• English grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
• The Airport Security Program.
• The Texas code of criminal procedure.
• Texas traffic code and City ordinances.
• The Code of Criminal Procedures.

Skills and Abilities:

• Organization and time management.
• Ability to perform a variety of tasks, often shifting from one to another of a different nature.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Meet schedules and deadlines of the work.
• Follow directions from supervisor.
• Maintain confidentiality of information and professional boundaries.
• Enforce laws.
• Respond to emergencies.
• Give directions to and gain compliance from assigned staff.
• Perform strenuous work and routine work.
• Maintain a valid Texas Driver License and a good driving record.
• Project a positive and professional image of the City of Laredo.
• Communicate orally and in writing in English and orally in Spanish.
• Comply with all City of Laredo policies and procedures.
• Maintain good health and physical condition sufficient to permit full performance of duties.

WORK ENVIRONMENT/CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS Physical Effort Requirements

Position will have the following exposures:

• Office or similar indoor environment, relatively free from unpleasant environmental conditions or hazards.
• Occasional exposure to unpleasant environmental conditions and/or hazards. Occasional outside work.
• Frequent exposure to unpleasant environmental conditions and/or hazards. Majority of work performed outside or with exposure to risk.
• Exerting up to 35 pounds of force occasionally, up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly moving objects.

Work Environment Locations Seldom

• Construction site

Often

• Office or similar indoor environment
• Outdoor environment
• Street environment (near moving traffic)
• Confined space
• Vehicles
• Warehouse environment

Exposures Seldom

• Extreme cold (below 32 degrees)
• Moving mechanical parts
• Toxic or caustic chemicals or substances

Sometimes

• Individuals who are hostile or irate
• Individuals with known violent backgrounds

Frequently

• Fumes or airborne particles

Often

• Extreme heat (above 100 degrees)
• Communicable diseases
• Loud noises (85+ decibels such as heavy trucks, jack hammers, construction)

Travel

Position will require the employee to travel

Seldom

• Local travel
• Regional travel

Required

Education and Experience

• High School Diploma or G.E.D.

Selected applicant must undergo a 10-year Federal background check to be conducted by the Airport Department in order to verify that the individual meets federal standards to obtain an airport security clearance, which is an essential tool to perform required duties.

Required Certifications or License

• Peace Officer certification by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE)
• Valid Texas Driver License. If applicant holds an out-of-state license, a State of Texas Driver License must be obtained within 6 months of employment.

Licenses and Certifications to be obtained after employment

Continued employment is contingent on successfully obtaining required certification(s) and/or license(s) within the specified period of time indicated above from time of hire.

• Adult CPR and First Aid Certification within six (6) months of employment.
• Airfield Certification within three (3) months of employment.

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