- Graduation with a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in Criminal Justice, Aviation Management, Airway Science, Public Administration, Business Administration, or related field.
OR - Four (4) years of experience in the U.S. Military Services, peace officer, Airport Operations, or other security related field.
- Any combination of the above
- Valid Texas Class “C” Driver’s License
- Must be able to pass a criminal background check and obtain and maintain federally mandated security clearances required to work at an airport.
POSITIONOVERVIEW:
Duties: Implements airport self inspection program, researches regulations and other requirements, investigates incidents, and writes reports, conducts training, conducts escorts of contractors and visitors, monitors ramp activity, updates Airport Operations Data Base/Resource Management System (AODB/RMS)
including; aircraft movements, on/off block times and managing day-to-day changes in ticket counters, monitoring and changing Flight Information Data System.
Attributes:
- Ability to apply knowledge, interpret regulations and explain best practices, demonstrate procedures to others in the field or as an instructor in the classroom
- Ability to multi task and make sound decisions quickly under extreme pressure without supervision
- Skill and ability to apply leadership techniques and principles
- Skill in using computers, Microsoft Office and specialized software
DRIVER’S REQUIREMENT:
This position requires a Valid Texas Class “C” Drivers License or the ability to acquire one by your hire date. External New Hires must meet the City of Austin’s Driver Record Evaluation (DRE) requisite. To be considered for a driving position, applicants cannot have more than three moving violations or a total of six Driver Record Evaluation points within a period of thirty-six (36) months.
ASSESSMENT:
A skills assessment will be required for this position.
ON-CALL/CALLBACKRESPONSIBILITIES:
Position may require on-call or call back responsibilities.
SHIFTINCENTIVE:
Shift work includes shift differential incentive for evening and night shifts and weekends.
ESSENTIALPERSONNEL:
This position is categorized as essential personnel. Essential personnel are required to come to work during emergencies or bad weather at the airport if they are scheduled to work and in some cases when they are not scheduled.
APPLICATIONINFORMATION:
- A detailed and complete employment application is required to help us better evaluate your qualifications and will be used to determine salary if you are selected for this position.
- Please list your complete employment history, to include all job duties, responsibilities and employment dates on your online application.
- The application is an official document; incomplete applications will not be considered (i.e., “see resume” or “see LinkedIn profile”).
- Resumes will not be used to qualify for the position and will not be used to recommend salary.
- Supplemental information or changes to your application will not be accepted after the job posting closes.
- The responses to the supplemental questions inquiring about experience should be reflected on your application.
VETERAN:
Veteran candidates will be required to provide a copy of their DD214 at the time of interview.
CRIMINALHISTORYRECORDSCHECK
The top candidate will be subject to a minimum 10 year criminal background check and security threat assessment.
Employees, in good standing, who are candidates within the department/division that the position resides in and who meet the minimum and preferred qualifications (if any) of the position will be included in the initial interview. Department/division employees must remain in good standing through the top candidate selection phase at which time the good standing status will be re-verified.
LANGUAGE:
Must have the ability to read, write, and fluently speak in English.
OVERTIME:
Overtime may be required with or without notice.
WORKHOURS:
Shift may change according to departmental needs; work hours may include after hours, holidays, and weekend work.
DEPARTMENTMAYCLOSETHISJOBPOSTING AT ANYTIMEAFTER 7 DAYS.
Hours may change depending on departmental needs.
- Experience in airfield/Airport Operations or airfield maintenance on a Part 139 airport.
- Experience working for an FBO or airline ramp operations.
- Experience as an Air Traffic Controller, flight raining or FAA certified pilot rating.
- Prevents introduction of weapons, bombs, explosives, and other devices, by performing frequent patrolling of airport property and surrounding areas, conducting safety and security training, responding immediately to airport security breaches and alarm violations.
- Inspects facilities and ensures safe operating conditions
- Enforces federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and ordinances by issuing citations, warnings, notice of violations, and conducting inspections.
- Monitors airport activities, inspects airport property and facilities and uses security tools and equipment and processes to identify and deter potential threat elements.
- Responds to medical, fire, hazardous materials, disturbances, security violations, aircraft alerts and crashes, burglaries, alarms, and other emergencies as necessary and implements emergency plans.
- Investigates accident scenes to include, interviewing suspects and witnesses, following-up on accidents/incidents by contacting witnesses, gathering and sharing information, etc.
- Provides training and classroom instructions on a variety of subjects relating to Airport Operations and security. Writes technical reports.
- Recommends improvements to supervisors and management.
- Provides customer service to the general and traveling public, Austin-Bergstrom International Airport and City of Austin Employees, other governmental agencies by performing duties such as providing escort services.
Responsibilities- Supervision and/or Leadership Exercised:
- May perform supervisory duties.
- Knowledge of Airport Operations.
- Knowledge of Federal, State and local laws.
- Knowledge of city practice, policy and procedures.
- Knowledge of safety practices and procedures.
- Knowledge of policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property and data.
- Knowledge of supervisory and managerial techniques and principles.
- Skill in oral and written communication.
- Skill in handling multiple tasks and prioritizing.
- Skill in using computers and related software.
- Skill in planning and organizing.
- Ability to quickly recognize and analyze irregular events.
- Ability to work with frequent interruptions and changes in priority.
- Ability to stay informed of airport operational and security issues.
- Ability to work with frequent interruptions and changes in priorities.
- Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with other city employees and the public.