Security Access Specialist

Port of Seattle•Seattle, WA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Security Access Specialist controls, monitors, and grants access to restricted and controlled areas of SEA Airport. The role conducts security inspections and screens individuals, vehicles, and items at airport access points. Using closed-circuit television and communication systems, the specialist monitors access points and controls access to restricted areas, including the Air Operations Area (AOA). The position also monitors and responds to alarms associated with the ID/Access Control System and provides assistance to people unfamiliar with access procedures. The specialist verifies credentials, challenges people without proper identification, investigates and resolves access status in the AOA and Security Identification Display Area (SIDA), and may issue citations for security violations. The role implements security measures appropriate to the designated threat level, maintains vigilance against unauthorized access, and performs assigned duties during declared aircraft emergencies or incidents. It also monitors construction activities, reports safety or regulatory violations, maintains records of daily activities and security violations, and conducts routine tests and preventive maintenance on access-control equipment. The specialist operates screening equipment and conducts visual searches and pat-down searches of employees and accessible property when required. The role issues visitor badges and Vehicle Under Escort signs, coordinates escorts for personnel and ground vehicles on official business, and ensures procedures are followed in restricted areas. Candidates must have two years of experience in a security capacity where access is restricted, be able to pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol test, and demonstrate customer service, collaboration, adaptability, communication, and computer documentation skills. Employees are expected to apply equity and exemplify shared values, behaviors, and practices in all aspects of their work.

Requirements

Two years of experience in a security capacity where access is restricted.
Ability to successfully pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol test.
Well-developed understanding of customer service concepts and strategies, including conflict resolution.
Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team, share ideas, leverage others’ expertise, and build strong relationships inside and outside the Port.
Ability and motivation to learn security clearance levels, security policies and procedures, restricted-area entry procedures, airport layout, and applicable current FAA directives and alert bulletins.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills for presenting information, describing procedures, and responding to questions.
Computer skills for completing logs and other documentation.
Commitment to applying equity and exemplifying shared values, behaviors, and practices in all aspects of work.

Responsibilities

Control, monitor, and grant access to restricted and controlled areas of SEA Airport.
Conduct security inspections and screen individuals, vehicles, and items at access points.
Use closed-circuit television and communication systems to surveil access points and monitor and control access to restricted areas.
Monitor ID/Access Control System alarms and respond to access-control alarms in the terminal and on the airfield.
Staff perimeter and interior access-control gates serving the Air Operations Area (AOA).
Verify credentials and report suspicious or unusual occurrences to the Airfield Supervisor or designee, including Port of Seattle police.
Conduct routine and special security inspections of restricted-access areas.
Test and perform preventive maintenance on access-control card readers; ensure equipment is functional, document discrepancies, and conduct follow-up inspections.
Challenge people not displaying proper identification, resolve their access status on the AOA and SIDA, and issue citations for security violations as applicable.
Implement security measures for the designated threat level and prevent unauthorized people or vehicles from gaining access to the AOA.
Assume duties assigned under the Emergency Plan or by Incident Command personnel during a declared aircraft emergency or incident.
Monitor construction activities and notify internal stakeholders of airport-rule, Federal Aviation Regulation, or safety violations.
Operate screening equipment, including x-ray machines, walkthrough and handheld metal detectors, and explosive detection equipment; conduct visual searches and pat-down searches when required.
Issue visitor badges and Vehicle Under Escort signs, coordinate escorts for personnel and ground vehicles on official business, and ensure procedures are followed in restricted areas.
Maintain written and electronic records of daily activities and document observed security violations for follow-up by the Airport Security Coordinator.
Provide assistance and instruction to people requesting access or unfamiliar with access-control procedures.