BLV - Public Safety Officer II

Avports; Mascoutah (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation package

Job summary

Avports in Mascoutah, IL seeks an Airport Operations Supervisor / ARFF Captain to lead firefighting, rescue, and security operations at the airport. You will inspect runways, aprons, and facilities, operate fire apparatus, and support airline and terminal operations with safety and compliance.

Strong leadership and emergency response skills are essential. Requirements include US citizenship or residency, 18+, a high school diploma, IL driver’s license, and CPR/AED certification, plus TSA

Qualifications

• Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age.
• Must be a citizen or lawful resident of the United States.
• Must possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Must possess a valid Illinois State motor vehicle operator’s license throughout the employee’s employment.
• Must pass a physical fitness exam as may be required by applicable law and maintain the required fitness level and pass required tests throughout the employee’s employment.
• Must pass a Transportation Security Agency (TSA) background check.
• A felony Driving Under the Influence (DUI) conviction will be disqualifying.
• Must have and maintain a current CPR and AED certification.

Responsibilities

• Make inspections of airport aprons, taxiways, runways, buildings, and other structures for safety hazards.
• Perform tasks associated with the AOC or airline/terminal operations as assigned.
• Drive/operate each fire apparatus assigned to the Airport Public Safety Department and conduct firefighting, rescue, and salvage operations.
• Inspect Airport fuel farm and mobile refueler vehicles for FAA/NFPA compliance.
• Assist with fire drills.
• Assist in controlling vehicular and pedestrian AOA entry including vehicle inspections.
• Support airline operations including terminal buildings and provide general security during passenger flights.
• Assist in conducting AOA driver and security training programs.
• Implement activities under Wildlife Hazard Management Plan.
• Assist in airport inspections, report deficiencies, NOTAMs, and hazards to aviation within the AOA.

Skills

Firefighting equipment

Crowd control

First aid knowledge

Follow instructions

FAA ARFF requirements

Security practices

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

TSA suitability clearance

Job description

9656 Air Terminal Drive, Mascoutah, IL 62258

Reporting Relationship

Airport Operations Supervisor /ARFF Captain

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Experience

Background in airport operations, firefighting law enforcement or airport security preferred.

Skills and Knowledge

• Musthavecapacityto acquireskillintheoperation,use,andmaintenance offirefighting equipment and in the fighting of fires.
• Musthaveabilitytomaintainorderamonglargegroupsofpersonsinemergencies.
• Must have knowledge of established rescue methods and first aid treatment.
• Must have ability to understand and carry out instructions.
• Must meet FAA minimum Aircraft Rescue & Firefighting requirements within three months of start date
• Must have a working knowledge of Basic Security Practices.
• Must have knowledge of first aid treatment.

Duties

• Makeinspectionsofairportaprons,taxiways,runways,buildings,andotherstructuresforthe identificationand elimination of safety hazards.
• PerformtasksassociatedwiththeAOC(AirOperationsCenter)orairline/terminaloperationsas assigned.
• Drive/operate each fire apparatus assigned to the Airport Public Safety Department, operate pumps, nozzles, or similar equipment, perform firefighting, rescue, and salvage operations at fires, accidents, or other emergencies.
• ConductinspectionsofAirportfuelfarmandmobilerefuelervehiclesforcompliancewithcurrent FAA and NFPA requirements.
• Assist with fire drills.
• Assist in controlling vehicular and pedestrian AOA entry including conducting vehicle inspections
• Perform duties associated with airline operations including terminal and other buildings and provide generalsecurity duringpassenger flight operations.
• Assist in conducting the AOA driver's and security training programs
• Implement activities under the Wildlife Hazard Management Plan
• Assist in conducting airport inspections to including identifying, preventing and removing all hazards to aviation within the AOA to include the removal of FOD and runway conditionreading duringsnowandiceevents and reportdeficiencies andirregularities(e.g.,Notice to Airman (NOTAMS))_

PROFESIONAL EXPERIENCE / QUALIFICATIONS / EDUCATION,CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

To perform this job successfully, the selected individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age.
• Must be a citizen or lawful resident of the United States.
• Must possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Must possess a valid Illinois State motor vehicle operator’s license throughout the employee’s employment.
• Must pass a physical fitness exam as may be required by applicable law and maintain the required fitness level and pass required tests throughout the employee’s employment.
• Must pass a Transportation Security Agency (TSA) background check.
• A felony Driving Under the Influence (DUI) conviction will be disqualifying.
• Must have and maintain a current CPR and AED certification.

COMPENSATION

• Competitive compensation package.

NON-DISCRIMINATION COMMITMENT

• Avports’ policies focus on eliminating all discrimination based on gender, race, ethnicity, indigenous identity, disability, sexual orientation, and gender identity.
• Avports’ commitment to gender equality and non-discrimination focuses on issues related to equal opportunities and treatment for all women and men in the employees’ recruitment, selection, promotion, compensation, and development processes.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle to feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear; and smell. The employee will occasionally be required to sit. The employee must regularly lift and/or move more than 75+ pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Infrequent US Domestic travel may be required.

COGNITIVE DEMANDS

• Attention to detail and focus on quality
• Highest levels of integrity
• Ability to inspire, lead and motivate people, including him/herself and others
• Ability to gain and maintain trust among customers, staff, and stakeholders
• Ability to negotiate and gain consensus
• Ability to manage and resolve conflict in a productive way
• Calm, tactful, respectful, and diplomatic character
• Ability to work under situations of stress and with limited resources
• Excellent teamwork capabilities
• Ability to lead and facilitate Working Groups
• High degree of emotional intelligence and empathy

REFERENCES

• Up to three positive references from previous employers and/or supervisors may be required