3254
AIRPORT SECURITY GUARD
11/01/01
SUMMARY
General Description: Responsible for providing a visible night security presence at Easterwood Airport, primarily in the McKenzie Terminal and parking lot.
DUTIES
Typical: Patrols McKenzie Terminal and parking lot to check for suspicious activities, unlocked doors, fires, and water leaks; reports all irregularities, emergencies, or suspicious activity to the University Police Department; performs cashier functions at the McKenzie Terminal parking toll booth; closes toll booth and secures cash funds; provides information to visitors, students, and employees or directs such inquiries to appropriate personnel; provides courtroom testimony when appropriate; assumes "high profile" status as a deterrent to criminal activity; performs related duties as required.
SUPERVISION
Received: General supervision and periodic review from Airport Parking Supervisor.
Given: None.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Required: High school graduation or any equivalent combination of training and education. Six months experience or more in a security position. Two years of full-time employment or military service.
Preferred: College courses in criminal justice or behavioral science programs. Prior employment involving contact with the public sector.
LICENSES, CERTIFICATES OR REGISTRATION
Required: Valid driver's license. Must be able to obtain State of Texas class "C" vehicle operator's license within 30 days of employment.
Preferred: None.
EQUIPMENT
Typical: None.
KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES AND SKILLS
Typical: Physical ability and mental capabilities to properly carry out responsibilities which require outside working conditions and rotating shift work with varying days off. Ability to communicate effectively with the public.