Alaska Airlines Pre-Employment & Badging Specialist - On Call in Portland, Oregon REPORTS TO Manager of Pre-Employment & Badging ALASKA AIRLINES' STORY Alaska Airlines is one of the most respected names in aviation and flies throughout its namesake state and the Lower 48, as well as to Hawaii, Canada, Mexico and Costa Rica. Our roots date to 1932 and are symbolized by the Alaska Native painted on the tails of our aircraft. Guided by what we call the "Alaska Spirit", we pride ourselves on providing a lifeline to remote communities while delivering renowned service to everyone we fly. This commitment has brought us national and international recognition. We've been honored with a variety of awards by readers of Travel + Leisure, Conde Nast Traveler, USA Today and others. Alaska, with Virgin America, is the premier airline for people on the West Coast, and together with its sister carrier Horizon Air, flies to more than 115 destinations. The two airlines are subsidiaries of Alaska Air Group Inc. (NYSE:ALK) with annual revenues exceeding $7 billion. POSITION INFORMATION Role Summary The Pre-Employment & Badging Specialist conducts pre-employment screening including drug and nicotine testing and fingerprinting; badge printing and distribution is also a critical component of this role. Scope & Complexity * This position supports a moderately complex Pre-Employment Screening Process and Company Badging and Facility Access Program for Alaska Air Group and its subsidiary companies (Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air) Key Duties and Responsibilities The duties and responsibilities of this position are critically important in supporting the overall Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air onboarding process, as well as ensuring compliance with all company policies and CFRs (Code of Federal Regulations), TSA regulations, and US Postal Service contract requirements related to pre-employment screening. * Conducts applicable pre-employment testing based on role * Performs both DOT and non-DOT drug and alcohol testing * Makes determinations, based on regulatory guidance, as to specimen validity based on physical factors and donor actions * Enforces direct-observation specimen collections as required * Determines when to declare a 'refusal to test' based on regulatory parameters; reports occurrences to Designated Employer Representative (DER) * Conducts nicotine screening according to company policy * Collects fingerprints as needed for crew badging, port IDs, USPS screening, etc. * Reviews fingerprint FBI reports (criminal history record checks, CHRCs); escalates to Legal for review if needed * Issues and/or ensures issuance of all new hire and existing employee badges * Processes ID photos and prints new hire badges * Manages collection of replaced/expired badges * Documents, communicates, and escalates access security issues to appropriate parties * Partners with Corporate Security on the addition of new area access-control requirements * Stays current on all company policies, CFRs (Code of Federal Regulations), TSRs, IATA and IOSA regulations related to issuance, control and auditing of ID and access control media. Job-Specific Skills (years of experience, key knowledge, skills & abilities) Required * A minimum of 2 years of experience in a service-oriented role. * Demonstrated (moderate) computer skills including: working with database programs, online information tracking, basic troubleshooting and intuitive processing * Demonstrated skills in the following areas: security, compliance, communication, risk management, customer service, problem solving, conflict resolution, project management. * Adeptness at relationship-building with various levels of leadership across all divisions. * A self-starter who takes initiative in finding solutions to difficult and unique problems and/or opportunities. * The ability and willingness to travel within the US and to Canada and Mexico, with occasional overnight stays. * Minimum age of 18. * Must be authorized to work in the U.S. Preferred * Working knowledge of OnGuard or other access management systems. * Working knowledge of Alaska Airlines' and Horizon Air's Drug & Alcohol policies, 49 CFR Part 40, 14 CFR Part 121 and TSA directives regarding employee IDs, fingerprinting and CHRCs. Job-Specific Leadership Expectations * Embody our values to own safety, do the right thing, be kind-hearted, deliver performance, and be remarkable. Education * High school diploma or equivalent is required. * A Bachelor of Arts or a Bachelor of Science degree, with a focus in business administration or a technical discipline is preferred. THE LOCATION The location for this position is in Portland, Oregon OUR CULTURE - ALASKA AIRLINES For eligible employees, our company offers a unique total rewards package that few companies can match, including insurance coverage for medical, dental and vision care, 401(k) retirement savings plans, monthly and annual incentive bonus plans, time off and a generous employee travel program. Our values reflect who we are at work and in our communities: Own Safety, Do the Right Thing, Be Kind-Hearted, Deliver Performance, and Be Remarkable. Alaska Airlines also fosters a diverse and inclusive culture and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air do not tolerate discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law. Employees or applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants are also protected by law. Alaska Airlines y Horizon Air no toleran discriminacion o acoso en base a raza, color, credo, religion, origen nacional, estatus migratorio de residencia o ciudadania, edad, sexo, orientacion sexual, identidad de genero o expresion, estado civil, discapacidad, estado veterano protegido, informacion genetica o cualquier otra base protegida por la legislacion aplicable. Empleados o aspirantes que indaguen, discutan o revelen su compensacion o la remuneracion de otros empleados o aspirantes tambien estan protegidos por ley. Job ID: 32729 Location: Portland, OR Regular/Temporary: Regular