Airport Security Agent PT (44756)

About the role

The Contractor's Airport Security Agents shall perform the services specified herein at various airport locations and related areas. This position is integral to the broad spectrum of specialized security services Inter-Con provides.

Responsibilities

• Observe and report suspicious activity and behavior to the Port Authority Police.
• Protect the areas to which they are assigned.
• Enforce rules and regulations as set forth by the Port Authority in the Airport Security Agent Manual, Manager Bulletins, etc.
• Familiarize themselves with all post orders.
• Maintain an operationally efficient post and help people who require assistance or information, provided doing so does not distract from or prevent successful completion of security services.
• Supervise and ensure compliance with Port Authority and federal rules and regulations regarding the identification of personnel and vehicles accessing the AOA/SIDA.
• Conduct vehicle inspections as required.
• Immediately report to PAPD when:
  • Unauthorized individuals attempt to (or having already gained) access to the Facility without required authorization;
  • Unruly individuals attempt physical altercations with the ASA or anyone else on Port Authority property;
• Immediately report any fires to PAPD.
• Direct traffic at post, as required.
• Provide construction escort services as required.
• Conduct periodic inspections of all contractor work areas at designated times to ascertain compliance with security procedures.
• Report unclaimed or unattended property to PAPD.
• Make full reports to supervisors of all unusual circumstances.
• Continually perform normal and additional assigned job duties during emergencies as directed by the Manager.
• Screen and/or log persons and or vehicles seeking access to restricted areas of the Facility.
• Report to appropriate personnel (e.g., Contractor supervisor, Manager, etc.) hazardous conditions identified during the performance of their duties, including but not limited to ice, snow conditions, holes in fences, defective lighting and/or light outages, opened, unlocked or broken gates and sounding of alarms.
• Perform Airport perimeter fence inspections as required by the Manager.
• Respond to and investigate door alarms at specific terminals and other facilities/buildings within a specified time period, resolving conditions and reporting to Security Operations Center.
• Preparing handwritten reports as required.
• Maintain a log of activity occurring during the tour making particular note of unusual incidents or activity.
• Monitor vehicles and personnel in secured/restricted areas.
• Use watch-clocks or similar technology such as an Electronic Guard Tour Monitoring System (EGTMS).
• In the event of a vehicle fire, provide after-notification of the incident to PAPD, utilizing vehicle fire extinguishers and other available equipment pending the arrival of emergency equipment.

Qualifications

• Relief personnel are required for this position.
• All Airport Security Agents shall adhere to the Port Authority uniform and appearance guidelines and its subsequent approved iterations while on duty (unless documented medical issues require otherwise).
• Airport Security Agents shall not use personal cell/wireless telephone and/or communication devices while on post, except as approved by the Manager.
• Airport Security Agents shall comply with all requirements of the Section of the SOW entitled “Tours of Duty” (Section 8).
• Airport Security Agents assigned to work in the state of New Jersey shall be certified as guards by New Jersey State.
• Airport Security Agents working in New York shall be certified by New York City Fire Department (FDNY) as fire watch and provide fire watch coverage as required by the Manager.

Requirements

• Veterans are encouraged to apply.

Benefits

• Competitive Pay
• Recognition and Reward Programs
• Training and Career Development
• Medical, dental, Holidays, vacation and sick, and 401 (k) retirement plan
• Uniform and equipment provided
• Discounts on higher education
• Additional benefits vary depending on position