Position Information Security Guard (Airport Security) Job Term: Full-Time Department: Airport Closing Date: Annual Range: $29,432-$45,621 Monthly Range: Hourly Range: BiWeekly Range: Description Purpose of Classification: The purpose of this classification is to perform a variety of defined duties related to maintaining a safe and secure environment for County employees and visitors to the airport and protecting County property against fire, theft, and illegal entry. Essential Functions: The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned. Maintains safeguard of County facilities; patrols premises of airport; provides security, safety, and emergency assistance when needed; greet, assist, and provide information to the public in the performance of routine duties and special assignments; assure compliance with airport rules, regulations, and ordinances; and perform related work as required. Provides customer service to visitors, County employees and other government agencies; gives directions; answers phone inquiries and/or forwards call to appropriate area; oversees item check-in and lost and found system; and refers mentally unstable or individuals in crisis to appropriate resources. Minimum Qualifications: High school diploma or GED required; one year of work experience that shows an ability to maintain steady employment in any field preferably experience at general aviation, military or commercial service airport, or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job. The following may be substituted for the requisite experience: A) One (1) year experience working at an airport aviation business that provides services such as aircraft maintenance, fueling of aircraft, aircraft charter, or flight training; OR B) Completion of an airport internship; OR C) One (1) year of college-level course work (30 units) in airport/aviation administration (or equivalent). Specific License or Certification Required: Must possess and maintain a State of Georgia Drivers License. Supplemental Information: Oversee and ensure continuity of airport operations at DeKalb Peachtree Airport including safe operation of aircraft, public safety, security, communications, and public services. Monitor airport operations and provide guidance and direction to ensure compliance with safety and security requirements set forth by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the Transportation Security Administration (TSA). Conduct airfield and facility inspections including Spill Prevention Control and Counter-measure (SPCC); verify compliance with FAA's Part 139 Standards and on airport markings, lighting, aircraft navigation systems, and weather station systems. Respond to questions and inquiries from the public, law enforcement, and oversight agencies in a clear, calm, and thorough manner; promote good public relations for the Airport. Enforce federal, state, local laws, and FAA and TSA regulations related to the operation of the airport. Complete accurate and thorough reports on work performed each shift and submit to airport managers via use of MS Outlook, MS Word, Excel and other database tools. Interface with airport tenants and the public; liaison with federal, state and local agencies; monitor construction activities and special events. Coordinate with the air traffic control tower in order to escort personnel and equipment onto the airport movement areas and within the airport's restricted areas. Respond to incidents, accidents, inquiries, problems, complaints or unusual situations involving aircraft, passengers, law enforcement, and tenants; coordinate public safety response to emergencies including Police, Fire and Emergency medical services during emergency situations.