Traffic Support Specialist

Port of Seattle • Seattle, WA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

A Traffic Support Specialist at the Port of Seattle supports safe and efficient traffic flow throughout port facilities. This active, outdoor role requires standing and walking for extended periods, working in all weather conditions, directing traffic in busy areas and maintaining professionalism in fast-paced environments. As a Traffic Support Specialist, you will provide support to Police Officers with traffic control on the airport drives, performing a variety of duties in support of ground transportation operations at SEA (Seattle Tacoma International Airport). You will assist in providing the safe and convenient movement of pedestrian and vehicle traffic within assigned areas of the exterior of the terminal building where vehicle approach and departure routes are located. You will provide directional and informational assistance to the public concerning the use of airport transportation services and related ground transportation support facilities. You will provide directional and informational assistance to the public concerning areas within the airport, as well as the surrounding local areas of SEA. You will patrol assigned areas of responsibility and monitor roadway operating and safety conditions, and vehicle and crowd activity. You will initiate requests to Police Officers for crowd and vehicle control as required.

Requirements

• One year of experience working in direct contact with the general public.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Basic knowledge of operating procedures related to security, pedestrian, and vehicular safety.
• Ability to enforce rules and regulations pertaining to traffic control firmly, impartially and with respect for individual rights.
• Able to establish effective working relationships with superiors, departmental officials, employees of private contractors and the traveling public.
• Able to communicate verbally and in writing in a professional and impartial manner.
• Able to understand and follow verbal and written instructions.

Nice To Haves

• Associate’s degree
• One years of experience in traffic control.

Responsibilities

• Support safe and efficient traffic flow throughout port facilities.
• Provide support to Police Officers with traffic control on the airport drives.
• Perform a variety of duties in support of ground transportation operations at SEA.
• Assist in providing the safe and convenient movement of pedestrian and vehicle traffic within assigned areas of the exterior of the terminal building.
• Provide directional and informational assistance to the public concerning the use of airport transportation services and related ground transportation support facilities.
• Provide directional and informational assistance to the public concerning areas within the airport, as well as the surrounding local areas of SEA.
• Patrol assigned areas of responsibility and monitor roadway operating and safety conditions, and vehicle and crowd activity.
• Initiate requests to Police Officers for crowd and vehicle control as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED