Airport Officer

Summary:
Responsible for the execution of a wide variety of duties involving patrol and the enforcement of laws, regulations, and policies at the Tulsa International Airport and reliever airports; performs operations, security, and safety functions to ensure compliance with Federal regulations and other related assigned duties.

Pay Grade:
AO-01 / Salary Range: $2,559 - $4,202/Mo. 
 
Essential Job Functions:
 

• Conducts airfield checks to monitor runway pavement conditions and proper lighting;
• Communicates field conditions to appropriate personnel;
• Communicates with FAA air traffic control tower and other agencies;
• Responds to all aircraft emergency situations;
• Patrols assigned areas and performs curb management;
• Directs traffic in congested and emergency areas;
• Issues traffic and other citations or warnings;
• Drives vehicles as necessary;
• Conducts fuel and fire safety inspections to ensure compliance with regulations;
• Conducts terminal building fire safety inspections to ensure compliance with regulations;
• Answers citizens questions and provides assistance;
• Responds to emergency situations as directed by radio, telephone, or observation;
• Investigates unusual or suspicious conditions and unlawful acts;
• Arrests violators and suspects;
• Coordinates direct military charters, including civilian charters;
• Searches for and preserves evidence;
• Make verbal and written reports and records and maintains data on appropriate forms/logs/computer files;
• Issue security badges for City Airport personnel, tenants, and contractors;
• Provides animal control for airport property;
• Collects landing and user fees;
• Participates in snow removal;
• Attends meetings/seminars to stay current in job practices;
• Performs other tasks as required to keep the Airport in compliance with FAR 139 and FAR 107.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential tasks.

Minimum Requirements:
Graduation from an accredited college or university with an associate's degree or sixty (60) college credit hours in aviation management, law enforcement, or a related field, and three (3) years of experience in the field of aviation security/safety; or an equivalent combination of training and experience per Personnel Policies and Procedures, Section 128. No one may apply who has been convicted of a felony or crime of moral turpitude.

Good knowledge of the appropriate regulations and safety procedures for the airport; and some knowledge of office practices, procedures, and equipment. Ability to read, understand, and interpret ordinances, laws, and other operating procedures; ability to become proficient with required computer software; ability to testify in court; ability to communicate both verbally and in writing; ability to remain calm in emergency situations; ability to communicate in noisy, hazardous, or stressful situations with or without use of equipment; ability to make split second decisions; ability to operate equipment; ability to drive a vehicle safely; ability to locate places utilizing a map or directions from others; ability to coordinate emergency situations and to respond appropriately; and the ability to courteously and tactfully communicate with fellow workers, supervisors, other members of the organization, and the public in giving and receiving information.

Physical Requirements:
Physical requirements include arm and hand steadiness and finger dexterity enough to use a keyboard and telephone; occasional lifting up to 50 pounds; occasional carrying up to 20 pounds; occasional pushing and pulling up to 50 pounds; may be subject to walking, standing, balancing, kneeling, bending, handling, feeling, climbing, smelling, and twisting; physical strength and stamina to chase and subdue fleeing persons and arrest suspects and to rescue victims; sufficient hand-eye coordination and position mobility in the ankles, knees, hips, and back for required proficiency standards and positions with both the "gun" and "non-gun" hand; and vision, speech, and hearing sufficient to perform the essential tasks.

Licenses and Certificates:
Must become certified by the Oklahoma Counsel of Law Enforcement Education and Training (CLEET) by completion of the first six (6) months of employment; possession of a valid Oklahoma Class "D" Operator's License; and possession of a private or commercial pilot's license desired.

Skills Test Required:
A word processing assessment will be administered at the basic level. A writing/knowledge assessment may be administered.

Working Environment:
Working environment is primarily outdoors, in inclement weather, and occasionally indoors; may be exposed to hazardous materials; subject to rotating shifts, extended hours, overtime, and emergency call back.

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