Aviation Security Officer

Andy Frain Services•Atlanta, GA

About The Position

The Aviation Security Officer provides security detail in accordance with post orders and establishes working relationships with customers, local law enforcement, and fire departments. Officers remain aware of their surroundings, monitor and note activity in their assigned areas, maintain a professional image, and provide excellent customer service. Duties may vary by department, organizational structure, location, and post assignment; reasonable accommodations may be made for certain ADA requirements. Andy Frain Services may modify or assign duties at its discretion. The role includes controlling entrances and pedestrian and vehicle traffic; patrolling buildings and perimeters; escorting materials and personnel; inspecting security and fire exposures; and performing special assignments. Officers may patrol property or maintain a fixed post, monitor cameras and other equipment, respond to alarms and emergencies, document activity and incidents, and communicate security issues to the Security Supervisor. The posting states that original documents—not photocopies—must be available. The listed documents include a valid state-issued identification or driver’s license, a passport, and a birth certificate or Social Security Card.

Requirements

Be honest, alert, well-disciplined, and consistently vigilant.
Demonstrate strong customer-service skills.
Be hands-on and results-oriented, with the ability to handle multiple priorities simultaneously.
Ability to facilitate progressive change, work as part of a team, and follow directions.
Work with a sense of urgency.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Have the required original documents on hand; photocopies are not accepted. The posting lists a driver’s license, state identification, passport, birth certificate, and Social Security Card.

Responsibilities

Report on time to the assigned post in full uniform.
Maintain a professional image and greet customers, visitors, and employees politely and in a friendly manner.
Stay informed about revisions to post orders and general information distributed by the customer and Andy Frain Services.
Control entrances and the movement of pedestrian and vehicle traffic.
Patrol buildings, perimeters, and other assigned property, or maintain a fixed post position.
Report suspicious activity and investigate accidents and criminal acts.
Monitor cameras and other equipment continuously as specified in post orders.
Escort materials and personnel and inspect security and fire exposures.
Maintain knowledge of emergency policies, procedures, and regulations, and respond to alarms, incidents, and emergency situations.
Complete Daily Activity Reports, Log Book entries, Incident Reports, and other reports relevant to the assignment.
Recommend improvements to safety and loss-prevention processes based on daily observations.
Know how to use relevant life-safety systems, fire panels, CCTV system computers, and other equipment required for the assignment.
Ensure the continuous and safe operation of elevators and access doors.
Know the authorized contractor personnel responsible for equipment maintenance and upkeep.
Meet training and compliance requirements established by Andy Frain Services and other agencies regulating the customer or market.
Communicate new security issues or changes to the Security Supervisor on a daily basis.
Perform special assignments as directed by post orders.