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AVIATION SECURITY OFFICER

BID/JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

These positions are open to the public and to current City Employees covered under the City's collective bargaining agreement with PUBLIC SAFETY EMPLOYEES UNION - S.E.I.U., LOCAL 73 AND I.B.E.W. LOCAL 21 (BARGAINING UNIT 02) .

IF YOU ARE A CURRENT CITY EMPLOYEE AND WANT TO EXERCISE YOUR CONTRACTUAL RIGHTS TO BID, YOU MUST APPLY ON THE BID ONLY SITE AT: www.cityofchicago.org/CAREERS

(Once the website opens, go to the left hand side bar under "I Want To…" and click on the link titled "Apply For." A new webpage will appear. Scroll down and click on the link titled "Bid Job Opportunities." A new webpage will appear. Click on the button titled "Get Started Online.")

IN ADDITION, YOU MUST CHECK THE BOX ON THE CAREERS APPLICATION TITLED "ALREADY EMPLOYED BY THIS COMPANY", CORRECTLY ENTER YOUR EMPLOYEE NUMBER, AND SELECT THE CORRECT BARGAINING UNIT. YOU MUST USE THE EMPLOYEE NUMBER FOUND ON THE UPPER LEFT-HAND CORNER OF YOUR PAY CHECK STUB LABELED "PAYEE/EMPLOYEE NUMBER."

(NO OTHER FORMAT OR SYSTEM CAN BE USED TO GET YOUR EMPLOYEE NUMBER).

FAILURE TO CHECK THE "ALREADY EMPLOYED BY THIS COMPANY" BOX, ENTER YOUR EMPLOYEE NUMBER, AND SELECT THE CORRECT BARGAINING UNIT WILL RESULT IN A REJECTED BID APPLICATION.

Successful candidates must pass a drug screen, a psychological evaluation, a Homeland Security check and a background investigation. Persons offered employment must pass all pre-employment exams prior to appointment. Must pass a background check by U.S. Customs and Border Patrol

Number of vacancies (89)

Chicago Department of Aviation

DUTIES: Patrols airport terminal areas, grounds, and perimeter to ensure areas are secure. Identifies improper activity or irregularities and provides security and customer service to the public. Monitors access to restricted and secured areas, stationed at designated checkpoints to check, verify, and validate identification badges of individuals. Observes vehicles and checks vehicle information including proper signage, stickers, and license plates to ensure vehicles are authorized prior to allowing access to the airfield and other restricted areas. Makes security checks of assigned areas to ensure access control devices are working properly and areas are properly secured. Issues citations for traffic violations on the airfield and airport roadways, and non-traffic citations for security violations including failure to display identification badges by airport personnel. Detains individuals found violating or suspected of violating city, state, and federal laws, restraining individuals using handcuffs or other restraining devices. Conducts pat down searches of detained individuals; physically searches properties and vehicles. Contacts and coordinates with Chicago Police Officers for the transfer, transporting, and processing of detained individuals. Responds to incidents and disturbances including family and civil disputes occurring on airport grounds, assessing the situation to identify safety factors, securing the area and requesting needed backup and assistance. Prepares reports documenting incidents and irregularities and maintains daily work activity logs. Maintains crowd and traffic control in terminal areas; escorts vehicles and personnel onto airfield and controls movement of vehicles on airside. Conducts patrols and security checks in support of Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Airport security programs and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Airport Emergency Plan (AEP). Administers first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and uses Automated External Defibrillator (AED) equipment as needed. Drives/operates security vehicles and uses radios to maintain communications in the performance of duties. Establishes and maintains working relationships with airport tenants to address security issues and concerns and follows up with tenants regarding the status of complaints/incidents. Testifies at judicial proceedings and administrative hearings Performs other related duties as required.

LOCATION: Chicago Department of Aviation,

O'Hare International Airport and Midway International Airport

DAYS: Varies, 3 shifts operating on a 24H basis, 24/365 availability required.

HOURS: Based on assigned shift.

Successful candidates must pass a drug screen, a psychological evaluation, a Homeland Security check and a background investigation. Persons offered employment must pass all pre-employment exams prior to appointment. Must pass a background check by U.S. Customs and Border Patrol.

THIS POSITION IS IN THE CAREER SERVICE

QualificationsMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Three years of security work experience, OR at least 60 semester (or 90 quarter) hours of credit from an accredited college or university plus two years of security work experience, OR a certificate from a military, federal, state or local law enforcement officer's training program, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Licensure, Certification, or Other Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years of age at the time of application

• Must have a High School diploma or GED equivalency

• A valid State of Illinois driver's license is required

Special Requirements

• Successful candidates must pass all pre-employment procedures including a drug screen, City, and federal Transportation Security Administration (TSA) background checks and a psychological assessment

• Must pass a Ground Motor Vehicle Operating Regulation Basic Driving test administered by the Chicago Department of Aviation within six months of hire.

Disclaimer - "Accredited" means any nationally or regionally accredited college, university, or law school where the applicant is enrolled in or has completed an Associates, Bachelors, Masters, or Juris Doctorate degree program.

Successful candidates must pass a drug screen, a psychological evaluation, a Homeland Security check and a background investigation. Persons offered employment must pass all pre-employment exams prior to appointment. Must pass a background check by U.S. Customs and Border Patrol.

NOTE: T o be considered for this position you must provide information about your educational background and your work experience. You must include job titles, dates of employment, and specific job duties. (If you are a current City employee, Acting Up cannot be considered.) If you fail to provide this information at the time you submit your application, it will be incomplete and you will not be considered for this position. There are three ways to provide the information: 1) you may attach a resume; 2) you may paste a resume; or 3) you can complete the online resume fields.

SELECTION REQUIREMENTS

This position requires applicants to PASS a written test / skills assessment test with multiple components AND answer affirmatively a Willingness and Ability Questionnaire, IN ORDER to be interviewed. Interviewed Bidders will be hired in seniority order and according to the collective bargaining agreement. Interviewed Non-Bidders possessing the qualifications best suited to fulfill the responsibilities of the position will be selected, AND

Preference will be given to candidates possessing the following :

Highest Level of Education completed.

Previous security work experience in an educational institution, hospital, airport, Federal facility.

Previous military security and/or law enforcement experience.

NOTE: A copy of your official transcripts, licenses, valid U.S. Driver's License or training certificates will be required at time of processing, if applicable.

Education & Employment Verification - Please be advised that if you are selected to be hired you must provide, upon request, adequate information regarding your educational and employment history as it relates to the qualifications of the position for which you are applying. If you received your degree internationally, all international transcripts/diploma must be accompanied by a Foreign Credential Evaluation. If the City of Chicago cannot verify this information, any offer extended to you will be withdrawn and you will not be hired.

VETERANS PREFERENCE NOTE : The City of Chicago offers Veterans Preference to both current, active military personnel AND military personnel who have served in the Armed Forces of the United States and have received an honorable or general discharge. Eligible candidates must have at least six months of active duty documented. In order to receive the veterans preference, candidates need to indicate whether or not they are a veteran by answering "yes" or "no" to the question on the online application that asks, "Are you currently serving on active duty for at least six months in the Armed Forces of the United States OR have you served in the Armed Forces of the United States on active duty for at least six months and received an honorable or general discharge?" In addition, you must attach documentation to verify your military service. For veterans, you must attach a copy of your DD214 to your online application which includes character of service status OR a letter from the United States Veterans Administration on official stationery stating dates of service and character of service. For active military personnel, you must attach a letter from your Commanding Officer on official stationery verifying your active duty, length of service, and character of service in the Armed Forces of the United States AND a copy of your military ID to your online application. Failure to answer the question and attach the required documentation will result in you not being considered for the Veterans Preference.

Evaluation: Your initial evaluation will be based on information provided on the application form and documents submitted with the application. Applications must be submitted by the individual applicant. No second party applications will be accepted.

Residency Requirement: All employees of the City of Chicago must be actual residents of the City as outlined in 2-152-050 of the City of Chicago Municipal Code. Proof of residency will be required.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation due to disability or pregnancy in order to participate in the application process, please contact the City of Chicago, Department of Human Resources, at 312-744-4976 (voice) or 312-744-5035 (TTY). Please be prepared to provide information in support of your reasonable accommodation request.

ALL REFERENCES TO POLITICAL SPONSORSHIP OR RECOMMENDATION MUST BE OMITTED FROM ANY AND ALL APPLICATION MATERIALS SUBMITTED FOR CITY EMPLOYMENT.

Successful candidates must pass a drug screen, a psychological evaluation, a Homeland Security check and a background investigation. Persons offered employment must pass all pre-employment exams prior to appointment. Must pass a background check by U.S. Customs and Border Patrol.

City of Chicago is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Military Friendly Employer

City of Chicago Department of Human Resources

Lori E. Lightfoot, Mayor Christopher Owen, Acting Commissioner

Please note, all positions with the City of Chicago close promptly at 11:59pm C.D.T. Applications for this position will be accepted until 11:59p.m. C.D.T. on JUNE 27 th , 2021. No exceptions will be made.