Airport Security Specialist

Major Functions

Note: This is a contracted position, located at the Daytona Beach International Airport. The selected candidate(s) will be employed through a third party vendor and ineligible for county offered benefits.

To apply, please forward a resume to Josh Raver at jraver@flydab.com. Candidates selected for an interview will be contacted by email and/or telephone.

Illustrative Duties

• Reports and responds to emergency and non-emergency situations including but not limited to fires, vandalism, theft, illegal entry, suspicious activity, etc.
• Communicates and coordinates information or instructions clearly and effectively with law enforcement, emergency responders, and Airport tenants via two-way radios, telephones, and in person briefings.
• Maintains a positive and friendly working relationship with Airport tenants and guests while implementing the Airport's Security Program.
• Performs safety inspections, collects fees and issues permits and identification badges to taxis and other ground transportation providers.
• Controls traffic flow along the entrance of the Airport terminal.
• Monitors employee, short and long term parking lots.
• Serves as a visible deterrent to crime and suspicious or prohibited activities in public and non-public areas located on Airport property.
• Conducts both random and scheduled security sweeps and inspections as instructed by the Airport Security Coordinator.
• Ensures vehicles entering secured areas are authorized.
• Provides escorts for contractors, guests, and Airport users.
• Records test results, test procedures, or inspection data and verifies completeness or accuracy of data.
• Transcribes spoken and written information and prepares reports.
• Maintains surveillance to ensure security system is operational and monitors security system activities for discrepancies, and dispatches appropriate staff as required.
• Monitors all automated equipment systems for fire, security and maintenance alarms, making appropriate notifications when necessary.
• Coordinates and dispatches appropriate staff regarding operational, maintenance, safety and security related issues; logs and reports complaints (i.e., noise, shuttle, etc.) to staff for appropriate follow-up.
• Maintains surveillance to ensure security system is operational and monitors security system activities for discrepancies, and dispatches appropriate staff as required.
• May operate motor vehicles to tow trailers or to transport employees and/or the general public.
• May conduct airfield tours.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age or older, eligible to work in the United States, and possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Must pass a criminal history record check and security threat assessment.
• Must pass a drug screening.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Florida driver's license during employment.
• Must have one year of Airport, security or communications center experience.
• Must pass a computer skills test (accurately type 15-20 words per minute) and have basic/Intermediate experience using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
• Having met the minimum qualifications, the preferred candidate will have prior military, aviation, security, law enforcement or communications experience.

Licenses and Certifications Required

• Obtain or possess a valid Florida Driver's License upon initial performance of duties.
• Obtain Airport Perimeter Service Road/Non-Movement Area driver certification/endorsement within ten (10) days of initial performance of duties.
• Obtain Airport Airfield Ground Vehicle Operator driver certification / endorsement within (6) months of initial performance of duties.
• Able to obtain and maintain a Security Identification Display Area (SIDA) Badge.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Operational working knowledge of closed circuit television systems.
• Operational working knowledge of airport control/communication center.
• Skilled in oral and written communications.
• Skilled in prioritizing and multitasking.
• Skilled in using computers, faxes, office equipment and related software (MS Office ? Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access).
• Skilled in planning and organizing.
• Able to understand English for aviation communications.
• Able to deal with customers and provide customer service.
• Able to work with frequent interruptions and changes in priorities.
• Able to use base station and handheld radio communication devices.
• Able to facilitate training, conduct briefings and provide feedback.
• Able to recognize public safety hazards.
• Able to understand and take ownership of assigned tasks.

Equipment Utilized

• Golf carts
• 14 passenger shuttle cart
• 14 passenger bus
• Radio base station, transmitter and receiver
• Hand-held radio communication devices

ADA Requirements

• Ability to speak and possess hearing acuity necessary to understand radio communications.
• Visual acuity (peripheral vision, depth perception, color acuity) necessary to operate motorized and special use vehicles, and recognize airport badges, airfield lights, and emergency vehicle lights.
• Able to lift and carry, push, pull, up to 50 pounds unassisted; stand, walk, climb, reach, handle, finger dexterity.

Environmental Demands

• Inside and outside work.
• May require exposure to inclement weather (heat, humidity, wind, cold, and rain), hazardous conditions, chemicals, insects, odors, dust, fumes, noise, confined spaces and poor ventilation.

Mental Demands

• Able to speak, write, read and comprehend English.
• Able to read reports, safety instructions, memos, and letters.
• Able to understand instructions, directions, procedures, memos and reports.
• Able to perform basic math and arithmetic.
• Able to understand and speak clearly and concisely to relay information to other workers and laymen.
• Able to identify and resolve problems.
• Able to analyze data and develop conclusions.

Volusia County is a drug free workplace and an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse workforce.

Temporary employees do not receive benefits.