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Airport Security Specialist
Volusia CountyDaytona Beach, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 31 Mar 2026
💰 $38,000/yr($34,000/yr – $38,000/yr)
About the role
Posting number: 19-00154
Department: Aviation and Economic Resources
Division: Airport
Job classification: Special Worker
Posting type: Open
Categories: Airports
Summary
NOTE: THIS IS A CONTRACTED POSITION, LOCATED AT THE DAYTONA BEACH INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT. THE SELECTED CANDIDATE(S) WILL BE EMPLOYEDTHROUGH A THIRD PARTY VENDOR AND INELIGIBLE FOR COUNTY OFFERED BENEFITS.
***For employment consideration, please forward a resume to Josh Raver at jraver@flydab.com. Candidates selected for an interview will be contacted by email and/or telephone.
Pre Employment Requirements
Selected candidates will need to complete an application for employment, Airport ID application, submit fingerprints and driver's license for a full Criminal History Records Check (CHRC) and driver's license validation. Applicants must successfully pass a drug test and all other background checks. The application and screening process may take between two (2) and three (3) weeks to complete pending the results of background checks and screening.
Major Functions
The Airport Security Specialist is an integral member of the Airport's Security Team and essential to the efficient day to day operation of the Airport Security Department. The Airport Security Specialist position is multifunctional, encompassing the Curbside, Ground Transportation and Airport Control areas. The preferred candidate is team orientated, selfmotived and displays a friendly customer service attitude.
NOTE: The position is considered Airport Essential during emergencies and severe weather conditions, and requires 24/7 shift work to include nights, weekends, holidays and before, during and after severe weather conditions.
NOTE: Applications are not being accepted at www.volusia.org.
*This position is posted on a continuous basis and may close without notice.*
Examples of duties
NOTE: These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position.)- Reports and responds to emergency and non?emergency situations including but not limited to fires, vandalism, theft, illegal entry, suspicious activity, etc.
- Communicates and coordinates information or instructions clearly and effectively with law enforcement, emergency responders, and Airport tenants via two-way radios, telephones, and in person briefings.
- Monitors Airport security video surveillance, fire protection, and radio communications systems.
- Monitors use of computer data files to safeguard information; follows up on any violations with appropriate personnel.
- Monitors for activities which violate Airport safety and security regulations and could result in injury to guests/employees or damage to Airport property.
- Serves as a visible deterrent to crime and suspicious or prohibited activities in public and non?public areas located on Airport property.
- Conducts both random and scheduled security sweeps and inspections as instructed by the Airport Security Coordinator.
- Controls traffic flow along the entrance of the Airport terminal.
- Monitors employee, short and long term parking lots.
- Ensures vehicles entering secured areas are authorized.
- Performs safety inspections, collects fees and issues permits and identification badges to taxis and other ground transportation providers.
- Maintains a positive and friendly working relationship with Airport tenants and guests while implementing the Airport's Security Program.
- Assists customers by providing general Airport information, such as parking and lost and found information.
- Provides escorts for contractors, guests, and Airport users.
- Records test results, test procedures, or inspection data and verifies completeness or accuracy of data.
- Transcribes spoken and written information and prepares reports.
- Monitors Airport operational conditions and status of automated systems, performing routine tests to ensure appropriate notifications and follow up
actions are taken. - Provides Airport staff, tenants and users with operational conditions, information, directions and assistance through various communications and computer systems to ensure the safe, secure and expeditious movement of the traveling public.
- Coordinates and d
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