The Tallahassee International Airport has an excellent benefits package through the City of Tallahassee that includes medical, dental, vision, 401K, and pension. The city has a generous leave program with paid vacation, sick, personal, and holiday time. Training and career progression are a focus within the Operations Division and TLH Airport.
Preferred Education:
2 Year Degree
Posting is for a Full-Time (40 hours/week with full benefits) Airport Security Specialist position, and is a great opportunity to gain valuable industry knowledge, training, and experience in all areas of Airport Operations. This is technical position that works within the Airport Communications Center, landside/airside areas, and other locations as directed conducting operational and safety inspections and activities. Work involves monitoring and enforcing day-to-day aviation operations and coordinating responses to airport emergencies. Operates airport surveillance, access control, fire alarm, flight information, communications and building management systems. Coordinates police, fire, emergency medical services and airport operations’ response to emergency and non-emergency calls for service. Identifies safety and security violations and reports suspicious activities. Provides customer services such as answering questions, giving directions, and helping customers. Completes airside and landside inspections. Maintains activity logs and other records. Uses checklists in the performance of duties. Performs related work as required.
Minimum Training and Experience Possession of an associate’s degree in aviation management, business administration, criminal justice or a related field; or two years of experience that includes airport operations, airline operations, public safety communications, or military service; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
Necessary Special Requirements In accordance with 49 CFR Part 1542, employees must successfully complete a fingerprint-based criminal history records check and personal background check prior to employment. Must possess a valid Class E state driver's license at the time of appointment.
The Tallahassee International Airport serves a diverse group of users, including airlines, commuter and charter services, scheduled air cargo operations, corporate aviation, light aircraft training, and a wide variety of other business-oriented and private general aviation activities.The City of Tallahassee owns and operates the Tallahassee International Airport. The Airport facility is located on a 2,743 acre site, seven miles southwest of the city's central business district and within the corporate city limits. The Airports market service area includes a 100 mile radius, Tallahassee and 32 counties in Florida, Georgia and Alabama.
