Job Description
Job Description
Public Safety Officer II (PSO II)
Regular Full-Time
Mascoutah, IL, US
POSITION DESCRIPTION
Position
Public Safety Officer II
Company
Avports LLC
Location
9656 Air Terminal Drive, Mascoutah, IL 62258
Reporting Relationship
Airport Operations Supervisor / ARFF Captain
Contact
About Avports LLC
Avports' experience has been forged in the most developed and active aviation sector in the world. Our 90 years of U.S. aviation experience coupled with our current portfolio gives us an unassailable advantage in all aspects of airport management, operations, service delivery and a working familiarity with the FAA. We are the original airport management services provider and have provided these services for almost 100 years. We are experts in "soup-to-nuts" support for our first parent, Pan American World Airways, as it pioneered the very birth of commercial civil aviation .We are the number one, "Made in America", full service, airport management provider, offering clients efficient and affordable single point contracting and accountability for all / some combination of our comprehensive menu of services. We have been managing and continuously creating stakeholder value at the 1st slot restricted middle market airport in America (Westchester County- HPN) since 1977. We have been a major partner in the unprecedented growth and development of Teterboro Airport (TEB), America's busiest Corporate GA airport, and the New York Area's oldest operating airport, ever since it was first turned over to private management in 1970.
EXPERIENCE
Background in airport operations, firefighting law enforcement or airport security preferred.
SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
- Must have capacity to acquire skill in the operation, use, and maintenance of firefighting equipment and in the fighting of fires.
- Must have ability to maintain order among large groups of persons in emergencies.
- Must possess situational awareness, alertness and skill in detecting and recognizing safety hazards.
- 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
Make inspections of airport aprons, taxiways, runways, buildings, and other structures for the identification and elimination of safety hazards.Perform tasks associated with the AOC (Air Operations Center) or airline / terminal operations as 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.Conduct inspections of Airport fuel farm and mobile refueler vehicles for compliance with current FAA and NFPA requirements.Assist with fire drills.Assist in controlling vehicular and pedestrian AOA entry including conducting vehicle inspectionsPerform duties associated with airline operations including terminal and other buildings and provide general security during passenger flight operations.Assist in conducting the AOA driver's and security training programsImplement activities under the Wildlife Hazard Management PlanAssist 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 condition reading during snow and ice events and report deficiencies and irregularities (e.g., Notice to Airman (NOTAMS))_PROFESSIONAL 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.Position involves shift work.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 qualityHighest levels of integrityAbility to inspire, lead and motivate people, including him / herself and othersAbility to gain and maintain trust among customers, staff, and stakeholdersAbility to negotiate and gain consensusAbility to manage and resolve conflict in a productive wayCalm, tactful, respectful, and diplomatic characterAbility to work under situations of stress and with limited resourcesExcellent teamwork capabilitiesAbility to lead and facilitate Working GroupsHigh degree of emotional intelligence and empathyREFERENCES
Up to three positive references from previous employers and / or supervisors may be required