What are the responsibilities and job description for the Airport Safety Officer (Columbia Missouri Regional Airport) position at City of Columbia, MO?
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 Duties and Responsibilities - The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by employees in this job. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description
- 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.
Supervisory Responsibilities
- No supervisory authority. Work may require providing guidance and training to others.
Human Collaboration and Job Impact - This area describes the personal interaction with others outside direct reporting relationships as well as the impact the job has on organization, the department or unit objectives, the output of services, or employee or public satisfaction
- Work may require providing advice to others outside direct reporting relationships on specific problems or general policies. Contact may require the consideration of different points of view to reach agreement. Elements of persuasion may be necessary to gain cooperation and acceptance of ideas.
- Interactions have significant impact on the organization in terms of time, money, or public/employee relations.
Fiscal Responsibility
- Position has no fiscal responsibility.
Education and Experience - An equivalent combination of education, training and experience will be considered
Education and Experience
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Associate’s Degree or 2 years of college in Criminal Justice, Fire Science, or related field preferred.
Licenses or Certifications
- Class A Peace Officer Standards and Training License within one year of hire.
- Valid driver’s license.
- Aircraft Rescue Firefighting – Part 139 Compliance within one year of hire.
- First Responder Certified within one year of hire.
- CPR certification within one year of hire.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities which may be representative, but not all-inclusive of those commonly associated with this position
Knowledge of:
- Relevant federal, state, and local laws and ordinances.
- Departmental policies and procedures.
- Public safety vehicles, equipment, tools, and technology.
Skill in:
- Operating vehicles with airbrakes and specialized equipment.
- Communicating verbally and in writing to meet the needs of the audience.
- Applying active listening and asking questions for understanding.
- Collecting, organizing, and analyzing complex and/or technical data.
- Managing time effectively.
- Preparing and maintaining detailed and accurate reports.
Ability to:
- Exercise sound judgment in making critical decisions.
- Provide high levels of effective customer service.
- Handle difficult and stressful situations with professional composure and maintain effective interpersonal relationships.
- Process and handle confidential information with discretion.
- Recognize, analyze, and solve a variety of problems.
- Render credible testimony.
- Successfully complete an annual TSA background check.
- Successfully complete required training.
- Work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
Work varied shifts to include nights, weekends and holidays.
Work Environment – Environmental or atmospheric conditions commonly associated with the performance of the functions of this job
Work Environment:
Office or similar indoor environment – Sometimes
Outdoor environment – Sometimes
Street environment (near moving traffic) – Sometimes
Construction site – Sometimes
Confined space – Sometimes
Vehicle – Sometimes
Warehouse environment – Sometimes
Shop environment – Sometimes
Right of way environment – Sometimes
Exposures:
Individuals who are hostile or irate – Sometimes
Individuals with known violent backgrounds – Sometimes
Extreme cold (below 32 degrees) – Sometimes
Extreme heat (above 100 degrees) – Sometimes
Communicable diseases – Sometimes
Moving mechanical parts – Sometimes
Fumes or airborne particles – Sometimes
Toxic or caustic chemicals or substances – Sometimes
Loud noises (85 decibels such as heavy trucks, jack hammers, construction) – Sometimes
Office or similar indoor environment – Sometimes
Outdoor environment – Sometimes
Street environment (near moving traffic) – Sometimes
Construction site – Sometimes
Confined space – Sometimes
Vehicle – Sometimes
Warehouse environment – Sometimes
Shop environment – Sometimes
Right of way environment – Sometimes
Exposures:
Individuals who are hostile or irate – Sometimes
Individuals with known violent backgrounds – Sometimes
Extreme cold (below 32 degrees) – Sometimes
Extreme heat (above 100 degrees) – Sometimes
Communicable diseases – Sometimes
Moving mechanical parts – Sometimes
Fumes or airborne particles – Sometimes
Toxic or caustic chemicals or substances – Sometimes
Loud noises (85 decibels such as heavy trucks, jack hammers, construction) – Sometimes
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
- This position involves frequent exposure to unpleasant environmental conditions and/or hazards and majority of work is performed outside or with exposure to risk.
- Incumbents may be required to exert up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly having to move objects.
- Incumbents required to maintain mental/physical health required to perform essential functions of the job. Required to successfully complete a post-offer pre-employment medical physical and at least biannually thereafter.
- Incumbents may be required to wear a respirator and/or self -contained breathing apparatus (SCBA).
- Incumbents may be required to wear necessary Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) depending upon their situational environment (e.g. hearing protection).
Hours/Days
Shift work, will discuss during interview.
Starting 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.
Pay Grade
P2
Number of Positions Available
2
Deadline to Apply
Open Until Filled
Yes
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 2/14/2025.
Notice to Applicants
Individuals needing accommodation to apply may call 573.874.7235
TTY: 711 (MO RELAY)
THE CITY OF COLUMBIA IS A MERIT, AFFIRMATIVE ACTION, EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: MALE / FEMALE
THE CITY OF COLUMBIA REQUIRES PRE-EMPLOYMENT DRUG TESTING
The City of Columbia participates in the federal E-Verify work authorization program
TTY: 711 (MO RELAY)
THE CITY OF COLUMBIA IS A MERIT, AFFIRMATIVE ACTION, EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: MALE / FEMALE
THE CITY OF COLUMBIA REQUIRES PRE-EMPLOYMENT DRUG TESTING
The City of Columbia participates in the federal E-Verify work authorization program
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