Temporary Part-Time Gate Guard

Lincoln Airport Authority; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Lincoln Airport Authority is seeking a Temporary Part-Time Gate Guard to provide security at a perimeter gate during construction activity. The role requires monitoring access to the Air Operations Area, logging activities, and enforcing escort rules with a professional demeanor.

No prior experience is required; shifts are Mon/Wed 1:00 PM - 9:00 PM, with a $1.25 evening/night differential and occasional Sunday hours. Position is outdoors in a gatehouse, weather permitting.

Qualifications

• Must be able to read, speak, and write English fluently.
• Flexible with excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work with all levels of management, staff, the public, and airport vendors.
• Excellent attention to detail, organized, accurate and reliable.
• Ability to be part of a team to accomplish the necessary work.

Responsibilities

• Secure the assigned perimeter gate.
• Verify personnel clearance to enter the Air Operations Area (AOA) through the assigned gate.
• Maintain a security log for the assigned gate.
• Inspect equipment and vehicles as necessary before clearance to enter the AOA.
• Explain and enforce escort rules and regulations.
• Conduct themselves in a pleasant, professional, and courteous manner at all times.

Skills

English fluency

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Job description

Temporary Part-Time Gate Guard

This position involves providing security at a perimeter gate at Lincoln Airport during construction activity. The duration of this temporary job is based on each construction project necessitating a Lincoln Airport Authority Gate Guard. This is a part-time/temporary position and does not include any Airport Authority benefit plans.

Position Details

• Pay: $18.56 per hour
• Part-time / Temporary (not benefit eligible)
• Must be available Mondays & Wednesdays, 1:00 PM - 9:00 PM
• $1.25 Shift differential when working between the hours of 6:00 PM and 6:00 AM
• Additional shifts may be available during the week
• Occasional Sunday hours may be required

This role will remain active based on the airport's construction project needs.

Essential Functions

• Secure the assigned perimeter gate.
• Verify personnel clearance to enter the Air Operations Area (AOA) through the assigned gate.
• Maintain a security log for the assigned gate.
• Inspect equipment and vehicles as necessary before clearance to enter the AOA.
• Explain and enforce escort rules and regulations.
• Conduct themselves in a pleasant, professional, and courteous manner at all times.
• Reliable, punctual attendance is a crucial function of the position.
• Other duties, tasks, and responsibilities may be assigned at any time.

Required Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Performs all work duties and activities in accordance with Airport policies, procedures, and safety practices.
• Exhibit a friendly, knowledgeable, professional, and pleasant demeanor.
• Learns and maintains familiarity with aviation and airline industry terms.
• Must be able to read, speak, and write English fluently.
• Must be flexible, have excellent interpersonal skills, and the ability to work well with all levels of management, staff, the public, and airport vendors.
• Must have excellent attention to detail, be organized, accurate, and reliable.
• Recognize and maintain the confidentiality and sensitivity of certain documents and knowledge.
• Have the ability to be part of a team to accomplish the necessary work.
• Ability to understand and follow moderately complex oral and written instructions.
• Ability to work cooperatively and to maintain effective work relationships to accomplish job responsibilities with airport employees, tenants, users, and contractors.
• Ability to attend work regularly at the designated place and time.
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to contractors, tenants, and other employees of the organization.

Education And/or Experience

No prior experience or training required.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Physical requirements include the following tasks and abilities:

• Ability to sit, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, stand, and walk.
• Specific vision abilities required, such as close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Regularly talk and hear.

Safety Requirements

Adherence to standards established in the LAA Employee Handbook, Policy Directives, Airport Rules and Regulations, Standard Operating Procedures, and all other established safety requirements applicable to the position is required.

Work Environment

This position works primarily outdoors from a small, climate-controlled gatehouse equipped with heating and air conditioning. The role involves checking individuals and vehicles in and out of the Air Operations Area (AOA) while working around large commercial vehicles, construction traffic, and contractor equipment. Due to the nature of the position, employees may be exposed to varying weather conditions when outside the gatehouse.

Condition of Employment

The employee is required to meet the essential functions, skills, abilities, etc., listed in this document. The employee must be at least 18 years of age. Successful completion of pre-employment reference check, drug screening, criminal history check, and other requirements as per Lincoln Airport Authority policy. Any associated costs for the screenings will be covered by the Lincoln Airport Authority.

Summary

This job description should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals shall be expected to perform other duties as assigned, including work in other functional areas to cover absences or provide relief to equalize peak work periods or otherwise balance the workload.