AIRPORT SECURITY SUPERVISOR 5075

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS

Under general direction, an employee in this class performs responsible supervisory and administrative duties in directing the security operations at a municipal airport. Work involves considerable dealings with public officials as well as with the general public. Supervision is exercised over airport security personnel. Work is performed under the general supervision of the department head or other administrator and established federal airport security guidelines. Does related work as required.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES

Supervises and assigns airport security personnel to various posts;

Coordinates training of new personnel in airport security operations;

Controls maintenance and operation of various security equipment;

Participates in airport emergency program in conjunction with fire rescue activities;

Acts as liaison with airport tenants concerning airport security;

Supervises and participates in security control of special public functions at airport;

Maintains various records regarding security operation.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

Thorough knowledge of the principles, practices and techniques of security work; good knowledge of the laws, rules and regulations governing security operations at a municipal airport; good knowledge of the principles, practices and techniques of modern office administration; knowledge of Transportation Security Regulations, Part 1542; ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with public officials and the general public; ability to analyze facts, arrive at sound conclusions and make recommendations; ability to plan, assign and supervise the work of others in a manner conducive to full performance and high morale; ability to express oneself clearly, both orally and in writing; 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 seven (7) years of experience in security operations at a commercial airport.

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

One (1) year of permanent competitive status as a Principal Airport Security Guard.

Two (2) years of permanent competitive status as a Senior Airport Security Guard.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

(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.

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SUFFOLK COUNTY

Competitive