General Summary
Employees in this job classification maintain the security of the Airport buildings and grounds.

Essential Job Functions

• Remain highly visible in and around the airport terminal building.
• Security inspections of all buildings, parking lots, and perimeter fencing.
• Respond to all door and gate alarms.
• Respond to all incidents, requests for assistance, and problems on the Airport grounds.
• Respond and take immediate action on all in-progress crimes on the Airport grounds. Summon assistance, maintain control of the scene and gather initial information until relieved.
• Investigate and file reports for non-criminal incidents.
• Conduct preliminary investigations of not-in-progress criminal incidents.
• Monitor and enforce parking violations on the Airport grounds.
• Conduct motorist assists
• Stop and detain anyone attempting to breach Airport Security.
• Complete all security functions required by the Federal Government.
• Ensure that security systems and other equipment at the facility are in operating condition.
• Operate computerized equipment and gate controls.

Skills

• Moderate to advanced computer skills.
• Ability to complete first aid/CPR certification.
• Knowledge of security procedures and techniques.
• Knowledge of departmental rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
• Ability to maintain composure during stressful situations.
• Ability to react quickly and calmly in emergencies and to multi-task.
• Ability to obtain accurate data, prepare written reports and communicate effectively.

Working Conditions

• Assignments may be any day of the week and any shift.
• Assignments may be performed in an environment that may be stressful and possibly dangerous.
• Assignments involve frequent contact with citizens. The employee uses independent judgment in making decisions requiring interpretation and application of departmental guidelines to specific situations.
• Salary Range F-12 $28,641 to $34,091

Physical Requirements

• Ability to meet the physical requirements of the work, which includes the performance of strenuous tasks requiring muscular strength, coordination, and cardiovascular endurance.
  
  
• Ability to wear and operate respiratory protection devices.
  
  
• Ability to learn and apply self-defense and other procedures for dealing with hostile or violent persons.

Minimum qualifications

• A minimum of 21 years of age.
  
  
• Licensed or eligible to be licensed, by the Michigan Commission on Law Enforcement Standards (M.C.O.L.E.S).
  
  
• Possess a valid Michigan driver's license.
  
  
• Ability to pass a written entrance exam and a physical agility test.
  
  
• Ability to pass a medical exam, drug screen, and psychological evaluation.
  
  
• Willingness to submit to a thorough background investigation designed to assess the applicant's suitability for employment as an Airport Security Deputy.
  
  
• Associate degree or 30 credit hours with a minimum of two (2) years experience in a law enforcement or related field.

Any individual with the following is ineligible for consideration for employment:
A felony conviction; a pending felony or misdemeanor charge; a domestic violence conviction; or an outstanding warrant.

Testing dates are scheduled based on Department needs.

Your application must be complete for consideration to the next step.
You may submit your application to:

Kalamazoo County Sheriff's Office
1500 Lamont Ave.
Kalamazoo, Michigan 49048
Attention: Employment Desk

Revised 05/03/07

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