Airport Access Control Specialist

Salt Lake City, UT•Salt Lake City, UT

31d•$20 - $30

About The Position

In this role, you'll be at the forefront of airport security, ensuring compliance with federal regulations and providing exceptional service to employees, contractors, vendors, and tenants. If you have a keen eye for detail, excellent communication skills, and a passion for maintaining safety and security, this is the perfect opportunity for you! About the Position: As an Access Control Specialist, you will: Process various applications and service requests, determining eligibility and compliance with federal security requirements. Interacts with employees, contractors, vendors, and tenants to explain policies and procedures. Assigns access clearance codes, distribute security ID access media, and use the TSA's e-Secure Flight Program. Collect and process fingerprints for criminal history checks and submit biographical information for security threat assessments. Facilitate security training for all airport badge holders in assists scheduling appointments using a queue management platform. Issue airside vehicle ramp permits and, restricted area door keys. Provide guidance on the use of the SLC Authorized Signer Portal and AAAE online training programs. Maintain and update badge holder records, ensuring compliance with TSA regulations. Handles inquiries, provide information, and follow through on requests independently. Operate multiple computer systems to track and retrieve data, and perform various technical duties as required. This position will remain open until January 9th. About the Team: Join a team that thrives on collaboration, innovation, and excellence in airport security. Our team is composed of dedicated professionals who are committed to maintaining the highest standards of safety and security. You'll work alongside experienced colleagues who are passionate about their roles and eager to welcome a new team member who shares their drive for excellence.

Requirements

Graduation from high school or equivalency and two years' work experience in a position requiring technical clerical duties. Experience and training must include records management, data entry and retrieval from computers, and the use of personal computers to do word processing or spreadsheets. Education and experience may be substituted one for the other on a year-for-year basis.
Ability to maintain highly confidential and sensitive information.
Ability to exercise independent judgment and initiative within established guidelines.
Ability to operate various standard office equipment and other specified technical equipment and knowledgeable in the use of Microsoft Office programs.
Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, and present conclusions and recommendations clearly and logically.
Must be well organized, meticulous, and able to prioritize tasks. Must be able to develop and manage automated and complex filing systems. Knowledge of office procedures, Business English, and proper correspondence formats.
Must be able to obtain and maintain Bureau of Criminal Identification (BCI) clearance.

Nice To Haves

ACE certification in designated field is desirable.
Ability to speak a second language is desirable.

Responsibilities

Receives and processes various types of applications and requests for services; determines eligibility, responsiveness, and compliance with federal security requirements. Interacts with employees, contractors, vendors and tenants.
Assigns operationally needed access clearance codes and distributes airport-issued security ID access media following TSA regulations and airport procedures. Uses e-Secure Flight Program established by the Transportation Security Administration to retrieve a vetting result for accessing airport secure areas.
Collects, controls, and processes fingerprints for criminal history records checks and submits biographical information for security threat assessments in accordance with TSA regulations. Conducts searches for outstanding warrants on individuals applying for a badge.
Provides facilitation for security and training for all airport badge holders. Assists in scheduling fingerprint and training appointments using a queue management platform for streamlining customer flow. Coordinates and monitors customer training activities in the badging process.
Issues airside vehicle ramp permits, and issues restricted area door keys for the airport and its tenants.
Conveys guidance and requirements to Authorized Signers on the use of the SLC Authorized Signer Portal and AAAE online training programs.
Responsible for following a filing system, maintaining badge holder records, organizing, and updating those records and remaining in compliance with TSA regulations.
Provides information, handles requests, and researches information needed to callers. Independently follows through on requests verbally or in writing when necessary.
Responsible for providing regulatory, policy and procedural information and guidance on the Airport's Security Program and interpretation of the corresponding federal regulations to all airport employees, vendors, contractors, and tenants.
Performs a variety of technical duties utilizing knowledge of departmental systems, operational procedures, and specialized office equipment.
Operates multiple computer systems to maintain, track and retrieve data. Files and records data in accordance with departmental policies and procedures and TSA regulations.
Performs other duties as assigned.