Public Safety Officer II

Louisville Regional Airport Authority•Louisville, KY

1d•$29 - $38•Onsite

About The Position

This position involves monitoring radio, pager, and phones for calls for service and responding to various requests including aircraft, structural, HAZMAT, EMS, and law enforcement. The officer will proactively patrol the airport to ensure public safety visibility and take appropriate action when needed. Responsibilities include conducting training, performing facility and equipment checks, investigating criminal activity, and maintaining proficiency in public safety duties. The role requires learning and understanding various federal, state, and local regulations pertaining to aviation public safety, as well as airport administration, operations, security, and public safety principles. Strong English language skills for effective oral and written communication are essential, as is the ability to maintain positive working relationships and provide excellent customer service. Under supervision, a Public Safety Officer III is expected to coordinate public safety operations, ensure compliance with regulations, conduct security checks, and respond to security incidents.

Requirements

Ability to learn and understand FAR Part 139, TSR Part 1542, KY Penal Code, and all other applicable federal, state, and local rules, regulations, standards, and requirements for aviation public safety.
Ability to learn and understand the practices and principles of airport administration, operations, security, and public safety.
Good English language skills, including speaking, spelling, punctuation, and grammar.
Must have the ability to prepare and deliver effective oral and written reports and presentations.
Ability to maintain positive working relationships with airport tenants, employees, stakeholders, and guests providing a high level of customer service in response to questions and inquiries.

Responsibilities

Monitors radio, pager, and phones for calls for service and responds to aircraft, structural, HAZMAT, EMS, law enforcement, and all other requests as directed.
Proactively patrols the airport providing public safety visibility and takes appropriate action when needed.
Conducts training as determined by department leadership on subjects in all disciplines, including law enforcement, firefighting, EMS, and FAA Part 139.
Performs facility, equipment, and vehicle checks and maintenance to assure facilities, equipment, and vehicles are fully functional.
Conducts investigations of alleged or suspected criminal activity on airport property and takes appropriate action to close the case.
Maintains proficiency in public safety duties, including law enforcement and ARFF functions.
Coordinate public safety operations during assigned shift, ensuring the safety and security of the public, tenants, and staff.
Ensure that all airport operations comply with FAR Part 139, TSR Part 1542, Airport Security Program (ASP), LRAA Rules and Regulations, and other applicable federal, state, and local statutes and regulations.
Conduct identification media checks and audits, complete checks of physical security access points, maintain random patrols of security areas, and assist Airport Operations as requested.
Respond to security related incidents upon request and properly document the occurrence, notify Airport Operations, and impose the proper penalty for the offense.