Job Description

Pay,Benefits, & Work Schedule

Position available with the Aviation Department, Operations Division (Security section), 1 Kansas City Blvd., Kansas City International Airport. Department/Division: Aviation Department, Operations Division (Security section)
Salary Range: $24.77 - $37.16/ hourly
Work Location: 1 Kansas City Blvd., Kansas City International Airport
Normal Work Days/Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m. during training, then placed on shift based on operational needs.
Application Deadline Date: May 8, 2023

• Employees who hold the exact position title, have successfully completed their 6-month probationary period, and wish to be considered for a lateral transfer into the posted position, must contact the department directly. All others interested must submit an application to be considered for this posted Job Opening.

Responsibilities

Performs regular security inspections of tenant facilities, Terminal, and airport grounds to ensure compliance with 49 CFR 1542 regulations, Airport Security Program and Airport Rules and Regulations. Files and maintains documentation of compliance inspections. Immediately initiates corrective actions for any instance of non-compliance with 49 CFR 1542 regulations and the Airport Security Program. Conducts comprehensive security assessments, audits, and security tests. Audits include inspections of 33 food establishments and 15 shops, Airfield Operations Area (AOA) security inspections, airport badging office procedures and compliance of 49 CFR 1542, Security Violation Program, and Airport Law Enforcement actions at TSA security checkpoints, to name a few. The position will perform security tests on SIDA badging access and Airport Access Control System. There will be security assessments, which include ensuring tenant compliance with airport security policies and Airport Security Program, review access systems, measures and procedures pertaining to the Secured Area, AOA, and SIDA. Assists the Airport Security Compliance Manager with drafting and responding to TSA letters of investigations, as well as coordinating and conducting security outreach training programs.

Qualifications

REQUIRES an accredited Bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree in public or business administration, airport management, engineering or a related field and 1 year of progressively responsible experience in airport operations/management activities at the level of Administrative Assistant; OR an equivalent combination of qualifying education and experience. Must obtain a Missouri driver\xe2\x80\x99s license within 30 days of employment. Must successfully complete a 10-year FAA background check. Must pass a pre-employment drug screen and post-offer physical examination as prescribed by the City.

Other Information

URGENT!!! CRITICAL RECRUITMENT INFORMATION QUESTIONS REGARDING AVIATION POSITIONS SHOULD BE DIRECTED TO THE AVIATION DEPARTMENT AT 816-243-3010. The evaluation of applications is based only on the information submitted by the application deadline. Therefore, in order to have your application properly considered, you should include all relevant dates, i.e., attendance at educational institutions, date degree(s) conferred, etc. Further, you should provide detailed description of relevant work experience/dates, including months/years of employment. Failure to submit a completed application may eliminate you from the selection process. Resumes may be filed to determine eligibility, but an official City application must be completed prior to appointment.

For positions requiring college education as part of the minimum requirement and/or an equivalency, the minimum education requirement is high school graduation. The requirement of "high school graduation" also includes the state-issued GED certificate accredited by the Department of Education.

For positions that require an accredited degree, qualifying professional, responsible experience must be obtained AFTER receipt of the accredited degree.

Unless otherwise stated, the requirement of "an accredited" degree includes only those degrees obtained from colleges or universities listed with the U. S. Department of Education and recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education.

If claiming military veterans preference points, you must attach a copy of your DD-214 or other qualifying documents prior to the application deadline.

All positions require successful completion of a pre-employment criminal history/background check. Non-residents, if appointed, must establish residency within the city limits of Kansas City, MO within nine months.

The City of KCMO is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse workforce. EOE.

POLICY OF NON DISCRIMINATION ON THE BASIS OF DISABILITY
The City of KCMO does not discriminate on the basis of disability in the admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, its programs or activities. Any applicant requiring an accommodation should contact the Human Resources Department, Recruitment Division at (816) 513-1945.