Airport Security Officer Supervisor, , 209, Airport

Job Description

Revised on 10/07/2024 

Patrols and supervises the airport facilities, grounds, and staff to ensures the protection and safety of airport customers; responds to emergency firefighting rescue or police assistance calls to protect life and property; monitors the weather and runway surface conditions on a regular basis and in accordance with established policies and procedures; informs supervisory personnel of situations threatening life or property.

Essential Functions/ Job Competencies/ Physical Requirements

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & 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.

• Plans, supervises, coordinates, and monitors the activities of the Airport Police services; plans, schedules, and assigns work; instructs and trains employees in proper methods and procedures; checks and approves work in progress and upon completion; makes recommendations regarding employee job performance and conducts performance evaluations; makes hiring recommendations to department director; recommends salary adjustments; ensures the smooth day-to-day operations of the Airport Police.
• Ensures the provision of police protection and law enforcement for City property and any resources located at the Laredo International Airport complex.
• Monitors and ensures the controlled access to the ramp area and compliance with internal controls to prevent pilferage or damage to City property.
• Prevents unauthorized entry to personnel; detains or arrests violators and releases them to the proper agencies for disposition; prepares forms and reports as required; prepares incident and traffic tickets.
• Coordinates routine and specific security activities with different law enforcement agencies.
• Investigates and takes appropriate action on citizen complaints.
• Insures LEO (law enforcement officer) presence in the terminal area for arriving and departing planes; performs foot patrol in high value areas, U.S. Customs office, Airport Industrial Park buildings, and other high priority resources.
• Responds to radio or telephone messages and instructions concerning incidents, events and complaints.
• Informs appropriate personnel of activities occurring in assigned shift to ensure the following shift is well aware of events and equipped to respond and manage the same.
• Participates in training programs to maintain proficiency with all officers within the department.
• Responds to calls for assistance and support within the airport area.
• Coordinates routine and specific security activities with different law enforcement agencies.
• Follows written and/or oral directives, orders, pass on, and oral instruction; conducts periodic spot checks of assigned areas.
• Applies independent judgment and initiates necessary action to protect property, injury, and loss of life.
• Prepares time and attendance reports for each officer on a bi-weekly basis; orders supplies and equipment as needed.
• Conducts runway lights and surface checks in case of emergency.
• Responds to aircraft emergencies by providing crash, fire and rescue assistance to Laredo Fire Department.
• Will be required to drive a City vehicle for City business use.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

COMPETENCIES FOR SUCCESSFUL PERFORMANCE OF JOB DUTIES

Knowledge of:

• Knowledge of airport security and rescue procedures and regulations.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of personnel supervision.
• Knowledge of the local and federal rules and regulations governing airport administration and police work.

Skills and Abilities: 

• Ability to apply independent judgment and to make quick, accurate and appropriate decisions in adverse and stressful situations.
• Ability to interpret, apply, and enforce peace officer and rescue firefighter policies, procedures, rules and regulations.
• Ability to patrol an assigned area and to recognize and resolve dangerous or threatening situations.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers and the public.
• Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing in the English and orally in the Spanish language.
• Ability to maintain good health and physical condition sufficient to permit the full performance of the duties of the position.
   

WORK ENVIRONMENT/CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Office or similar indoor environment, relatively free from unpleasant environmental conditions or hazards.
• Occasional exposure to unpleasant environmental conditions and/or hazards.        Occasional outside work.
• Frequent exposure to unpleasant environmental conditions and/or hazards. Majority of work performed outside or with exposure to risk.
• Exerting up to 35 pounds of force occasionally, up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly having to move objects.

• Construction site

• Office or similar indoor environment
• Outdoor environment
• Street environment (near moving traffic)
• Confined space 
• Vehicles
• Warehouse environment

• Extreme cold (below 32 degrees)
• Toxic or caustic chemicals or substances

• Individuals who are hostile or irate
• Individuals with known violent backgrounds
• Moving mechanical parts

• Fumes or airborne particles

• Extreme heat (above 100 degrees)
• Communicable diseases
• Loud noises (85+ decibels such as heavy trucks, jack hammers, construction)

• National travel
• International travel

• Local travel
• Regional travel

Minimum Qualifications

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Criminal Justice, Psychology, Business Administration, or related field.

• At least two (2) years of experience in law enforcement, which includes one (1) year of experience in a supervisory level in law enforcement or business.

Valid Licenses and Certifications

Required Licenses or Certifications

• Valid Peace Officer License from the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) is required.

• Valid Texas Driver License. If applicant holds an out-of-state license, a State of Texas Driver License must be obtained within 6 months of employment.

Desirable Licenses or Certifications

• Firearms Instructor Certification desirable.

• National Weather Service Certification desirable.

• Adult CPR and First Aid Certification desirable.

Selected applicant must undergo a 10-year Federal background check to be conducted by the Airport Department in order to verify that the individual meets federal standards to obtain an airport security clearance, which is an essential tool to perform required duties.

As part of the minimum requirements for all positions with the City of Laredo, a thorough background check and certified school transcripts will be required from all applicants who are offered employment.

Effective February 24, 1997, all selected applicants are required to undergo a drug and alcohol test prior to employment.

Effective January 7, 2008, all persons in safety-sensitive functions/positions, as per City of Laredo Drug and Alcohol Policy definition, shall be subject to random drug and alcohol testing.

A person with a disability who needs a reasonable accommodation related to a selection process is requested to contact the Human Resources Department at (95*********** two days prior to the scheduled interview and/or test if applicable.

 City of Laredo is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Pro Disabled and Veteran Employer. We welcome differences in the form of gender, race, ethnicity, disability, geography, socioeconomic status, age, politics, religion, philosophy, sexual orientation, or gender identity. All applicants who share this goal are encouraged to apply. Must be able to function in a principle-based organization that has a culture built on character and core values.