AIRPORT SECURITY SUPERVISOR                                                          5075

 

 

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS

Under general direction, an employee in this class performs responsible supervisory and administrative duties in directing the security operations at a municipal airport.  Work involves considerable dealings with public officials as well as with the general public.  Supervision is exercised over airport security personnel.  Work is performed under the direction of the Airport Manager, the Assistant Airport Manager and established federal airport security guidelines.  Does related work as required.

 

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES

            Supervises and assigns airport security personnel to various posts;

            Coordinates training of new personnel in airport security operations;

            Controls maintenance and operation of various security equipment;

            Participates in airport emergency program in conjunction with fire rescue activities;

            Acts as liaison with airport tenants concerning airport security;

            Supervises and participates in security control of special public functions at airport;

            Keeps various records regarding security operation.                       

 

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

Thorough knowledge of the principles, practices and techniques of security work; good knowledge of the laws, rules and regulations governing security operations at an airport; good knowledge of the principles, practices and techniques of modern office administration; ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with public officials and the general public; ability to analyze facts, arrive at sound conclusions and make recommendations; ability to plan, assign and supervise the work of others in a manner conducive to full performance and high morale; ability to express oneself clearly, both orally and in writing; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

            OPEN COMPETITIVE

            Graduation from a standard senior high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma, and six (6) years of experience in security operations at an airport.

 

NOTE:  Additional education in the field of criminal justice will be substituted for experience on a year-for-year basis up to a maximum of two (2) years.

 

            PROMOTIONAL:

            One (1) year of permanent competitive status as a Principal Airport Security Guard

           

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENT

1) Candidates must be at least 21 years of age at the time of appointment.

2) At the time of appointment and during employment in this title employees must possess a valid license to operate a motor vehicle in New York State or otherwise demonstrate their capacity to meet the transportation requirements of the position.

3) Candidate must be a United States Citizen at the time of appointment.

 

 

 

 

R 05/25/07

SUFFOLK COUNTY

Competitive