SENIOR AIRPORT SECURITY GUARD 5072
DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS
Under general supervision, an employee in this class
assigns Security Guards to stations and inspects their performance of
duties. Work involves the supervision of
security work at a municipal airport.
The incumbent enforces federal, state and local laws to protect the
lives, property and legal rights of the public and is responsible for exercising
sound judgment in emergencies. Supervision
is received from an administrative supervisor through observations of work and
conferences. Does related work as
required.
TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES
Supervises
Airport Security Guards engaged in security operations to ensure compliance
with the Airport Security Plan and Federal and State Aviation Regulations;
Assists
in the provision of training classes;
Inspects
Airport Security Guards for proper uniform and conduct;
Assists
in first-aid treatment when necessary;
Gives
information and assistance to the general public;
Patrols
airport terminal and grounds to insure safety and security of airport;
Reports
security violations to various airport tenants;
Makes
oral and/or written reports of all occurrences on grounds and buildings to an
administrative supervisor;
Maintains
and updates TSA or State approved Airport Security Plan with such attendant
reports and data as mandated;
Files
the appropriate federal forms to verify that appropriate security measures are
taken in the performance of security operations;
May
operate a patrol vehicle.
FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND
PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS
Good knowledge of the policies, rules and regulations
governing the security of a municipal airport; good knowledge of airport
facilities; knowledge of Transportation Security Regulations, Part 1542;
ability to detect and report suspicious activities and evidence of property
loss or damage; ability to assign and supervise the work of personnel in a
manner conducive to positive work performance; ability to prepare accurate
reports on incidents which occur; ability to enforce rules and regulations with
tact and firmness; ability to react quickly and effectively to emergencies;
physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
OPEN COMPETITIVE
Graduation
from a standard senior high school or possession of a high school equivalency
diploma, and either:
a) Four
(4) years of experience in security operations at a commercial airport; or,
b) Three
(3) years of experience as a peace or police officer.
NOTE: Additional
education in the field of criminal justice will be substituted for experience
on a year-for-year basis up to a maximum of two (2) years.
PROMOTIONAL
Two
(2) years of permanent competitive status as an Airport Security Guard.
1) There
will be a qualifying psychological evaluation for open-competitive candidates.
2) Candidate
must be at least 21 years of age at the time of appointment.
3) At the time of appointment
and during employment in this title, employees must
possess a valid license to operate a motor vehicle in New York State.
4) Candidate
must be a United States Citizen at the time of appointment.
5) At the time of appointment to a position designated in Section 2.10 of
New York State Criminal Procedure Law as having peace officer status,
open-competitive candidates will be required to possess a valid Suffolk County Pistol
Permit. Employees must maintain the
permit throughout employment in this title.
6) Open-competitive
candidates will be required to successfully complete a CPR/AED Course given by
the American Heart Association (AHA) or equivalent health care provider during
the first year employment. Employees in
this title must maintain this certification throughout employment.
7) After
open-competitive appointment, persons designated as peace officers in Section
2.10 of New York State Criminal Procedure Law will be required to obtain a
Peace Officer Training Certificate recognized by the New York State Municipal
Police Training Council.
R 10/30/13
SUFFOLK COUNTY
Competitive
Review 7/23/15