BLV - Public Safety Officer I (PSO1)

POSITION DESCRIPTIONPositionPublic Safety Officer ICompanyAvports LLCLocation9656 Air Terminal Drive, Mascoutah, IL 62258Reporting Relationship Airport Operations Supervisor/ARFF CaptainContactCOMPANY BACKGROUNDFounded in 1927 as a division of Pan Am Airlines, Avports is America's most experienced and trusted airport manager and operator - the US-based and US-owned airport operator and wholly owned by West Street Infrastructure Partners III, a family of infrastructure investment funds managed by Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC. Avports' experience has been forged in the most developed and active aviation sector in the world. Our 90 years of U.S. aviation experience coupled with our current portfolio gives us an unassailable advantage in all aspects of airport management, operations, service delivery and a working familiarity with the FAA. We are the original airport management services provider. We cut our teeth providing "soup-to-nuts" support for our first parent, Pan American World Airways, as it pioneered the very birth of commercial civil aviation. We are by far the number one, "Made in America", full service, airport management provider, offering clients efficient and affordable single point contracting and accountability for all/some combination of our comprehensive menu of services. We have been managing and continuously creating stakeholder value at the 1st slot restricted middle market airport in America (Westchester County- HPN) since 1977. We have been a major partner in the unprecedented growth and development of Teterboro Airport (TEB), America's busiest Corporate GA airport, and the New York Area's oldest operating airport, ever since it was first turned over to private management in 1970.Skills and KnowledgeMust have ability to maintain order among large groups of persons during routine airport operations and emergencies.Must possess situational awareness, alertness and skill in detecting and recognizing safety hazards.Must have ability to understand and carry out instructions.Must be able to achieve or meet all training required and TSA 1542.Must achieve and maintain knowledge and skills related to airport landside operations, and related security duties.DutiesPerform tasks associated with the Airport Operations Center (AOC), terminal operations and other duties as assigned.Answering multi-line phone systemsMonitoring and communicating on radio frequenciesMonitor airport -wide fire alarm systemOperate and Monitor CCTV systemAbility to remain calm during stressful situations which may involve life-safety incidentsAccurately maintain daily logsUnder the direction of the General Manager/Chief of Public Safety or Deputy Chief of Public Safety and the Shift Operations Supervisor/ARFF Captain, assist and participate in operations, life safety, and security activities at the airport and its facilities.Maintain all tools and equipment in good working condition.Accurately prepare reports as required. Assist in controlling vehicular and pedestrian AOA entry including conducting vehicle inspections.Maintain surveillance of the terminal and other buildings and provide general security of the Airport.Perform duties associated with airline operations including terminal and other buildings and provide general security during passenger flight operations.Must obtain and maintain knowledge of the AEP, ACM, SICP, ASP, TSA 1542, and FAR 139, as well as any other relevant material for the position of PSO I.Perform delivery inspections as required.Contribute to the publication of relevant Notice to Airman (NOTAMS) for the Airport based on criteria established in the Airport ACM.Must possess alertness and skill in detecting and recognizing safety hazards.Must have ability to understand and carry out instructions.PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE / QUALIFICATIONS / EDUCATION, CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONSTo perform this job successfully, the selected individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age.Must be a citizen or lawful resident of the United States.Must possess a high school diploma or equivalent.Must possess a valid motor vehicle operator's license throughout the employee's employment.Must pass a Transportation Security Agency (TSA) background check.A felony Driving Under the Influence (DUI) conviction will be disqualifying.Must be able achieve or have and maintain a current CPR and AED certification.Position involves shift work.COMPENSATIONCompetitive compensation package.NON-DISCRIMINATION COMMITMENTAvports policies focus on eliminating all discrimination based on gender, race, ethnicity, indigenous identity, disability, sexual orientation, and gender identity.Avports commitment to gender equality and non-discrimination focuses on issues related to equal opportunities and treatment for all women and men in the employees' recruitment, selection, promotion, compensation, and development processes.PHYSICAL DEMANDSThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle to feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear; and smell. The employee will occasionally be required to sit. The employee must regularly lift and/or move more than 75+ pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.Infrequent US Domestic travel may be required.COGNITIVE DEMANDSAttention to detail and focus on qualityHighest levels of integrityAbility to inspire, lead and motivate people, including him/herself and othersAbility to gain and maintain trust among customers, staff, and stakeholdersAbility to negotiate and gain consensusAbility to manage and resolve conflict in a productive wayCalm, tactful, respectful, and diplomatic characterAbility to work under situations of stress and with limited resourcesExcellent teamwork capabilitiesHigh degree of emotional intelligence and empathy REFERENCESUp to three positive references from previous employers and/or supervisors may be required

Created: 2026-04-02