• Job Description

  Req#: 105083

  Job Details

  Job Location: JAX - Jacksonville International Airport - Jacksonville, FL

  Salary Range: $22.86 - $24.25 Hourly

  Description

  The Jacksonville Aviation Authority (JAA) welcomes applications for the role of Airport Security Officer through midnight on Sunday, March 17, 2024.

  Bargaining Unit: FOP85A
  Hourly Wage: $24.25
  Classification: Non-exempt hourly

  Job Summary

  This position is responsible for several law enforcement support duties that do not require the direct involvement of a sworn Police Officer. This position serves the public and the Jacksonville Aviation Authority by preventing unauthorized access to restricted areas, controlling traffic, enforcing parking regulations and enforcing all security regulations/policies.

  Essential Functions

  • Responds to emergency calls along with medical personnel and provides needed support.
  • Inspects and tests access control areas, alarms, fences, and signs in and around the SIDA area; documents any irregularities found
  • Patrols premises and perimeter to establish and maintain visible security presence.
  • Circulates among visitors and other patrons to ensure compliance with security regulations and policies.
  • Inspects vehicles seeking access to the SIDA area.
  • Verifies that all individuals and vehicles have current and correctly displayed SIDA clearance.
  • Responds to unattended/unsecured property of the traveling public, the airport and/or its tenants, removing potential hazards through established department protocols.
  • Respond to alarms and investigates regulatory violations.
  • Issues warnings for rule infractions and security violations.
  • Alert airport law enforcement when force is necessary.
  • Provides escort services as directed.
  • Writes daily reports of activities and irregularities observed, including but not limited to property damage, presence of unauthorized persons or other unusual occurrences.
  • Creates general liability reports when accidents occur.
  • Controls traffic during special events, holiday surges and dignitary transits.
  • Assists the travelling public with finding lost property, destinations, family and friends etc.
  • Operates and maintains a variety of vehicles.
  • Enforces parking laws by issuing parking citations as needed.
  • Trains and documents training of contracted security officers at JIA
  • Performs other related work as required.

  Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

  • Knowledge of security techniques, methods, and procedures.
  • Detail oriented and skilled in techniques of observation.
  • Ability to think critically in assessing and drawing conclusions about information gathered.
  • Ability to engage the public in a friendly, service-oriented manner.
  • Ability to provide information, instructions, and directions in a clear, concise manner to a diverse travelling public.
  • Skill in the safe operation of a variety of motor vehicles.
  • Ability to work a variety of shift assignments, some nights, and weekends.
  • Ability to speak and hear clearly over police frequency.
  • Ability to effectively utilize telecommunications devices such as radios, cell phones etc.
  • Ability to understand and apply policies, ordinances, and regulations.
  • Ability to maintain accurate logs and prepare clear, concise, and comprehensive reports.
  • Ability to firmly, courteously, and tactfully handle situations with respect for the rights of others.
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
  • Ability to act quickly and calmly in emergencies.
  • Ability to write legibly.
  • Ability to apply personal defense techniques.
  • Ability to learn and follow prescribed routines and procedures.
  • Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
  • Ability to administer basic first aid and CPR.

  Qualifications

  
  

  Required Education & Experience

  • High School diploma or its equivalent and
  • 1 year of experience working in a position that involves regular contact with the public
  • Passing score on the Law Enforcement version of the Criminal Justice Basic Aptitude Test (CJBAT) taken within the past 4 years(Proof of the same required). YOU MUST TAKE AND PASS THE CJBAT TEST BEFORE COMPLETING THIS JOB APPLICATION. *** Please note that you may register and schedule a CJBAT test via website at http://www.pearsonvue.com/fdle or by calling the FDLE (BAT) registration number at 1-877-729-0059. For more information visithttps://www.fscj.edu/assessment-and-certification/available-assessments/cjbat.

  Preferred Education & Experience

  • Experience in security work in a corporate institution open to the public, the military or other highly regulated environment
  • Experience in an airport environment

  Licenses & Certifications

  • Must be able to obtain and maintain a Security Identification Display Area (SIDA) badge.
  • Must possess and maintain a valid Florida Class E driver’s license.

  Physical Demands

  • Regularly required to use hands and fingers, handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear.
  • Frequently required to stand, walk, sit, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.
  • Occasionally required to climb or balance.
  • Must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and must occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.
  • Ability to wear equipment belt weighing approximately 15-20 pounds for continuous duty periods of at least 8 to 12 hours.
  • Must be able to operate and use public safety and security tools and equipment, including but not limited to vehicles, computers, and other technological devices.
  • Required to work in varying environmental conditions which may involve exposure to dust, fumes, noise, heat, cold, heights, glare, body fluids and physical confrontations.

• About the company

  We take great pride in being your gateway to the city of Jacksonville and providing a world-class travel experience for the millions of passengers who move through our terminal every year. When you’re here, take advantage of our free wifi, comfortable ...

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