Airport Officer
Under general supervision is 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.
Position Code: 2391-0014RKV
Tulsa Internation Airport
Pay Grade: AO-01-48 / 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
Makes verbal and written reports and records and maintains data
on appropriate forms/logs/computer files
Issues 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 Tests
Requires:
Written/knowledge and/or skills assessments 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.
