Airport Safety Officer (Columbia Missouri Regional Airport)

Position Title:Airport Safety Officer (Columbia Missouri Regional Airport)Department: PoliceDivision:OPERATIONS/PATROLFLSA Status:Non-ExemptUnion Code/Affiliation:UnrepresentedStarting Salary:$24.74 per hour, plus shift differential of $1.00 per hour for all hours worked between 6:00 pm and 6:00 am.Job Code:02550Application Deadline:Number of Positions Available:3Hours:Shift work, will discuss during interview.Special Instructions to Applicants:The City of Columbia, Missouri is seeking highly motivated and dependable individuals willing to provide a professional level of airport safety officer services to our community.As a City of Columbia, Missouri employee, you will receive one of the best employment benefit packages in the state.This position is open until filled with a preferred application deadline of 12/16/2024.Job Description(This job description/posting in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position.)The purpose of this job is to provide law enforcement, Aircraft Fire Rescue, apparatus engineering, pumping water supply, fire suppression, EMS, and airport operations to include FAA compliance regulations within airport operations area of the Columbia Regional Airport. Officers also provide customer support to travelers navigating the airport and more than 200 individuals/tenants who work and operate within the airport property.Essential Functions:

Patrols airport terminal and property to prevent, detect, and respond to criminal activity and dangers to persons and property.

Responds to aircraft emergencies, and crashes to extinguish fires, perform rescues, and provide emergency medical services to victims.

Ensures the safe operation and compliance of the airfield, including runways, taxiways, tarmac, and ramps, in accordance with Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and Transportation Security Administration (TSA) policy and procedures.

Ensures runway and taxiways surface conditions are recorded accurately and within FAA regulations during inclement weather.

Monitors the airport for wildlife hazards, and mitigate the hazard using pyrotechnic and other devices in accordance with the Wildlife Hazard Management Plan.

Present at the TSA checkpoint during screening operations.

Operates, inspects, and performs minor maintenance on crash trucks and emergency equipment, including aircraft extrication tools and equipment

Participates in ongoing training and maintains required certification and licensure.

Provides court testimony as necessary.

Performs administrative duties including building access control identification; maintaining day and night inspections; and completing and maintaining accurate records and documentation.

Instructs airport employees and tenants on standard operating procedures when working on airport property.

Participates in meetings.

Regular attendance is a necessary and essential function.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience(An equivalent combination of education, training and experience will be considered):Education and Experience

High school diploma or equivalent required.

Associates Degree or 2 years of college in Criminal Justice, Fire Science, or related field preferred.

Licenses or CertificationsClass A Peace Officer Standards and Training License within one year