Public Safety Officer II

Major Duties and 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. 
• 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. 
• Under supervision, a Public Safety Officer III is expected to:
  • 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.