Public Safety Assistant (Vehicle Escort Services)

CLASS SUMMARY:

A non-sworn uniformed position with the responsibility of vehicle searches, personnel searches and screening, escorting vendors, contractor and charter vehicles on the AOA and provides assistance to the airport community in dissemination of information and directions. The Public Safety Assistant also performs additional security functions in support of the KCAB/CVGAA Airport Security Plan and Transportation Security Administration Federal Mandates.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

This class specification represents only the core areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the needs of the department.

• Performs security inspections of vendor and concessionaire deliveries on the A.O.A. while escorting vendors, contractor and charter vehicles. Conducting searches on vehicles and persons.
• Acts as a Customer Service Representative by assisting the public with answering questions and giving directions.
• Supports the Airport Master Security Plan.
• Specialized training for lost and found retrieval as assigned.
• Performs other duties of a similar nature and level as assigned.

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

High School Diploma or GED and related work experience in law enforcement, security, airport, military and/or customer service involving direct contact with customers; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above.

LICENSING/CERTIFICATIONS:

• Valid Driver's License
• Maintain Security Identification Display Area (SIDA) clearance.

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Proper identification as prescribed by Kenton County Airport Board;
• Vehicle searches;
• Customer service.

SKILL IN

• Clearly and effectively communicating both orally and in writing;
• Establishing and maintaining effective, fair, cooperative, collaborative and respectful relationships with internal and external colleagues, peers, work teams and workgroups;
• Demonstrated skill in safety operating a vehicle and ramp driving access;
• Demonstrated skill in use of hand held metal detector.

ADA AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

Positions in this class typically require: climbing, standing, walking, fingering, talking, hearing, and seeing.

Light Work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently and/or a negligible amount of force to move objects.