Airport Security Officer

2 days ago

Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States Gerald R Ford International Airport Authority Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and dedicated Airport Security Officer to join our team at Gerald R. Ford International Airport Authority. As a key member of our public safety team, you will be responsible for ensuring the safety and security of our passengers, employees, and airport facilities.

Key Responsibilities
  • Enforce state and local laws and ordinances, as well as federal regulations and directives, to maintain a secure and safe environment within the airport.
  • Patrol airport terminals and air operations areas to detect and prevent potential security threats.
  • Monitor and direct contract security personnel to ensure compliance with airport security protocols.
  • Provide law enforcement support to passenger screening operations at security checkpoints.
  • Direct traffic to maintain flow and enforce traffic regulations, issuing citations as necessary.
  • Conduct regular inspections of airport grounds and facilities to identify and address safety and security hazards.
  • Investigate suspicious or illegal activities, apprehending alleged perpetrators as necessary.
  • Respond to emergency calls, providing assistance in medical emergencies, traffic accidents, and other incidents.
  • Participate in the airport's wildlife hazard management program.
  • Prepare detailed reports on accidents, arrests, and other incidents.
  • Collaborate with local and state police, as well as federal law enforcement agencies, as required.
Requirements
  • Associate's degree and graduation from a police academy, or equivalent law enforcement experience.
  • Possession of valid Michigan Commission on Law Enforcement Standards (MCOLES) certification as a Law Enforcement Officer, or proof of eligibility for certification.
  • Possession of a valid, unrestricted Michigan motor vehicle operator's permit.
  • Satisfactory work record and personal history.
  • Knowledge of applicable federal, state, county, and local statutes, ordinances, rules, and regulations.
  • Knowledge of first-aid protocols and CPR methods.
  • Ability to interact positively with individuals from diverse cultural and socio-economic backgrounds.
  • Good powers of observation and memory skills.
  • Good oral and written communication skills.
  • Availability to work any or all shifts and schedules.
  • Ability to work with minimal supervision.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Associate's degree (or equivalent) in Criminal Justice or other related field.
  • Able to maintain valid First Aid and CPR/AED certification.
Notes
  1. Candidates must pass required FBI fingerprint-based criminal history record checks, as well as pre-hire and random drug and alcohol screenings.
  2. Candidates must maintain an appropriate level airport badge at all times.
Physical Requirements
  • Demonstrated physical ability to pass all physical criteria required for MCOLES certification as a Law Enforcement Officer.
  • Sufficient strength, mobility, and dexterity to physically apprehend, restrain, and remove suspects from airport premises and property.
  • Ability to descend to and ascend from a kneeling position to assist accident victims, restrain suspects, and collect evidence.
  • Ability to enter and exit patrol and emergency vehicles repeatedly during the work shift.
  • Ability to enter and maneuver in confined spaces to assist accident victims, apprehend suspects, and/or collect evidence.
  • Sufficient visual acuity, with or without corrective lenses, to visually inspect airport premises and property, observe suspicious behavior, locate evidence, and identify other airport situations requiring public safety intervention.
  • Sufficient auditory acuity, with or without audiological appliances, to hear and identify alarms, radio dispatches, pagers, sounds of suspects attempting to evade arrest.
  • Sufficient speaking ability to communicate orally with suspects, witnesses, victims, and the general public, and to give oral warnings or instructions while containing emergency situations.
  • Ability to detect smoke, fire, and fumes.
  • Ability to tolerate exposure to inclement weather conditions, including extreme temperatures, humidity, high wind, and precipitation.
  • Ability to tolerate exposure to dirt, dust, pollen, motor vehicle exhaust fumes, smoke, and other airborne contaminants.
  • Ability to wear protective equipment, as required.

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