Airport Safety Officer I

Position Summary

An Airport Safety Officer I serves as a safety and information ambassador. They are responsible for assisting airport passengers and visitors with traffic flow, pedestrian safety, information, directions, and directs vehicle traffic to the proper areas of the airport.  This employee will look after parking facilities and may write parking violations as needed.  They will also assist the Department of Public Safety during emergency situations and observe and report safety issues or situations at the terminal, parking facilities, or other airport property as needed. 

Key Responsibilities

• Provides assistance and customer service to the traveling public and other users of the Columbia Metropolitan Airport; directs and provides travelers directions to various locations throughout the airport and surrounding areas and points of interest within the region.
• Patrols airport roadways, parking lots and passenger loading/unloading zones, enforcing relevant codes and regulations; issues citations for violations of terminal curbside parking regulations.
• Enforces relevant federal, state and local codes and regulations governing the operations of for-hire and other commercial vehicles at the Columbia Metropolitan Airport.
• Observes and reports unattended baggage and other suspicious situations to law enforcement.
• Participates in announced and unannounced vehicle safety inspections of taxis, shuttles, for-hire limousines, and courtesy vehicles.
• Assists with the emergency evacuation of airport terminal for fire alarms, bomb threats and other emergency situations.
• Operates a two-way radio and cell phone to communicate with other airport personnel and to assist travelers.
• Direct vehicular and pedestrian traffic at the main terminal of the Columbia Metropolitan Airport to ensure the curbside is free of unattended vehicles.
• Acts as a liaison between the airport, the traveling public, tenants, vendors, and ground transportation companies to ensure the airport’s rules and regulations are followed.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Qualifications

Qualifications

Education

• High School Diploma or Equivalent

Other Qualifications

• Valid SC driver’s license 
• Consent to and pass random drug screenings.
• Pass preemployment background investigation which includes criminal history and Driving Record.
• Fluent in English, with the ability to speak, read and write. 

Physical and Other Special Requirements

• Work Classification: Classified as “heavy” to “very heavy” work in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
• Environmental Conditions: Must be able to work in inclement weather, including occasional exposure to extreme heat and cold.
• Work Environments: Must be able to work in confined spaces and at elevated heights, including climbing ladders, scaffolding, and similar structures.
• Chemical and Biological Exposure: May be exposed to toxic chemicals on occasion, noxious chemicals regularly, and bloodborne pathogens or bodily fluids occasionally.
• Noise and Safety Hazards: May be exposed to extreme noise and workplace hazards, including moving or mechanical parts, moving vehicles, and electrical current.
• Physical Requirements: Must be able to perform physical activities beyond sedentary work, including standing for extended periods, stooping, kneeling, crouching, lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, climbing, balancing, walking, and running.
• Physical Fitness and Self-Defense: Must maintain the physical fitness necessary to defend oneself against attacks or physical assaults.
• Lifting and Carrying: Must be able to lift and/or carry victims of varying weights.