Date Opened: Tuesday, April 08, 2025 12:00 AM

Close Date: Monday, April 14, 2025 12:00 AM

Department: Aviation Department

Function Customer Service

Salary: $23.00 - $28.54 Commensurate with Experience

SUMMARY

Work involves monitoring security access points (vehicle gates, doors, etc.), conducting inspections, and controlling vehicular and pedestrian access at Charlotte Douglas International Airport. Provide direction and information to the public in a tactful and courteous manner aligned with the airport’s Customer Service Philosophy. Act without direct supervision using independent judgment and discretion in accordance with departmental, local, state and federal rules, regulations, laws, ordinances and standard operating procedures. This is an unarmed uniformed position.

THIS POSITION REQUIRES THAT YOU ARE AVAILABLE TO WORK ANY ASSIGNED SHIFT. IF ASSIGNED TO A 2ND OR 3RD SHIFT, A 2.5% SHIFT DIFFERENTIAL WILL BE ADDED TO THE BASE HOURLY RATE.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Interpret and adhere to Federal regulations, procedures, and instructions to ensure the safety of persons and security of airport property.
2. Staff security access points (doors, vehicle gates, etc), monitor activity, and conduct inspections of persons, property, and vehicles ensuring that the entry of vehicles, drivers and passengers meet airport security clearance requirements.
3. Maintain situational awareness and notify applicable resources to potential hazards.
4. Assess situations quickly, objectively, determine the proper course of action, and act decisively using independent judgment within established rules, regulations, and procedures.
5. Communicate effectively; operate a variety of communications equipment; transmit and receive emergency and non-emergency information; maintain logs and records.
6. Respond to airport emergencies and incidents in accordance with the National Incident Management System (NIMS), Airport Emergency Plan, Airport Security Plan, and other plans, policies, procedures, and regulations governing emergency response.
7. Provide security services during special details and events.
8. Prepare and maintain logs, records, and reports.
9. Aid the airlines, tenants, traveling public and other employees as needed.
10. Provide escorts to authorized visitors and contractors as necessary.

COMPETENCIES FOR SUCCESSFUL PERFORMANCE OF JOB DUTIES:
Knowledge of:
· Thorough knowledge of 49 CFR Part 1542, Airport Security Program, CLT Security Standards, Security Operations Standard Operating Procedures, TSA issued security directives, national amendments, and information circulars related to airport security, or the ability to obtain such knowledge within 30 days of hire.

· Knowledge of aviation radio procedures/phraseology and ability to navigate on airport non-movement areas and movement areas or can obtain such knowledge within 30 days of hire.

· Knowledge of Microsoft applications (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, SharePoint, One Drive, etc.), WorkDay, E-Builder, and other computer-based applications or the ability to obtain such knowledge within 30 days.

Skill in:
· Skills to communicate clearly and effectively verbally in person, over telephone and two-way radio.

· Skills to communicate clearly and effectively in writing.

· Skills to effectively organize data and prioritize resources during routine and special operations.

· Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to foster effective working relationships with numerous internal and external airport stakeholders.
 

Ability to:
· Ability to work in an airport environment which includes the non-movement of the airfield.

· Must demonstrate strong situational awareness and be able to work in a fast-paced airport operating environment.

· Ability to recognize potential threats and respond quickly and calmly under emergency situations.

· Ability to act without direct supervision using independent judgment and discretion in emergency situations in accordance with departmental policies, procedures, rules, regulations, laws, and ordinances.

· Ability to deal courteously and firmly with the traveling public, airport employees/workers, airport stakeholders and those seeking access to restricted areas.

· Ability to work independently or as part of a team.

· Ability to represent the airport in a professional, positive manner and provide exceptional customer service to the traveling public, tenants, co-workers, and others.

· Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, other agencies, tenants, employees and the public, representing CLT in a professional, positive manner.

· Ability to communicate clearly and effecti