SHIFT SUPVSR OF AVIATION SECURITY

About the role

The Shift Supervisor of Aviation Security oversees the deployment of Aviation Surveillance Specialists to ensure maximum coverage of the Security Operations Center. They also handle emergencies, coordinate with the Chicago Police Department, and manage various security tasks.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates and schedules the deployment of Aviation Surveillance Specialists.
• Assigns aviation security personnel to cover emergency situations and special events.
• Makes daily work assignments and ensures proper staff coverage.
• Updates and briefs staff on previous shift's reported incidents, upcoming airport activities, and other relevant security activities.
• Issues general security instructions to airlines and airport tenants.
• Aids in response to disturbances on airport grounds and crowd and traffic control in terminal areas.
• Oversees the preparation of and completes staff performance appraisals.
• Tracks and approves video requests for airport partners.
• Maintains records of Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests.
• Works with CDA Legal, Management Labor Affairs and Inspector General on various investigations.
• Maintains records of Law Enforcement investigative video requests.
• Maintains Social Media feeds for potential disruptions to airport operations.
• Makes recommendations for discipline and implements corrective or disciplinary actions.
• Maintains records of drone flights and drone detection equipment.
• Attends departmental meetings and serves as liaison with law enforcement agencies.
• Reviews and approves submitted incident reports and prepares comprehensive reports on security operations.
• Updates and maintains statistical and narrative reports documenting administrative activities.
• Administers first aid and CPR and uses Automated External Defibrillator (AED) equipment, as required.
• Testifies at judicial proceedings and administrative hearings.

Requirements

• Seven (7) years of professional law enforcement officer experience and 60 semester (or 90 quarter) hours of credit from an accredited college or university, of which three (3) years are in a supervisory role related to the responsibilities of the position.
• Seven (7) years of experience in security work and 60 semester (or 90 quarter) hours of credit from an accredited college or university, of which three (3) years are in a supervisory role related to the responsibilities of the position.
• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s degree or higher, plus three (3) years of professional law enforcement officer experience, of which three (3) years are in a supervisory role related to the responsibilities of the position.
• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s degree or higher, plus three (3) years of security work experience, of which three (3) years are in a supervisory role related to the responsibilities of the position.

Qualifications

• Pass an airport background check and a Security Threat Assessment (STA).
• Valid license at the time of hire.

Skills

• Ability to walk and stand for extended periods of time.
• Ability to lift and carry objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to use security equipment and wear gear and associated equipment weighing up to 25 pounds for extended periods of time.

Benefits

For information on our employees benefits, visit our benefits website at: https://www.chicago.gov/content/dam/city/depts/dhr/supp_info/JobClassification/2025_Classification_and_Pay_Plan.pdf

Pay

$83,052.00

Schedule

7 days/365 Days – Three Shifts Hours: 24 Hours

Location

10601 W. Higgins, Chicago, IL 60666

Additional Duties May Be Required For This Position.