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City of Shreveport, LA

Airport Communications Center Operator

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What they do

A Transportation Traffic Controller monitors vehicle movement at airports, seaports, rail yards and stations, and large distribution centers. Monitors the takeoff and landing routes and schedules for airplanes at a commercial airport or military airbase. Coordinates the movement of large merchant vessels or cruise ships in and out of port.

$104,364 / year median in Louisiana

-2% projected decline

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Job Description

Duties The Airport Communications Center Operator is assigned to the Airport Communications Center (ACC) which is a 24/7 operation and serves as the central communications point for the airport community. ACC Operator job duties include, but are not limited to, monitoring and operating multiple computer systems such as the access control system, CCTV security cameras, two-way radios, mass notification system, etc. Assist in control of daily operations of the airport; assist with ensuring compliance with Federal, State, and local airport safety and security regulations; disseminate airport operations information; dispatch personnel during emergencies involving aircraft accidents, bomb threats, civil disturbance, air piracy, structural fires, radiological incidents, natural disasters, fire alarms and personal injuries; monitor security system; monitor fire alarm system; monitor and retrieve weather information; update airport identification access badges and vehicle. Maintains daily dispatch logs and light clerical work. Utilizes NCIC to verify data on warrants/wants for police personnel. Must react quickly and calmly in emergency situations; transmit messages clearly and accurately via telephone and radio. Minimum Qualifications 1). High school diploma or GED equivalent. 2). Three (3) years general office experience or one (1) year experience as a security surveillance operator. 3). Attention to detail to avoid errors,; ability to hear; ability to speak clearly; ability to see with corrected vision.
Physical Requirements :
These physical requirements are not exhaustive. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to finger, handle or feel and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to sit for extended periods of time. The employee must frequently lift and.or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision. peripheral vision and depth perception. Corrective lenses may be used to meet these requirements. Job mist be performed with or without accomodations.
Work Environment:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is may be exposed to outside weather conditions. The employee is normally inside monitoring security camera and acting as dispatch for Airport Security personnel .. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. Shift work - days, swing, graveyard rotating shifts, work on holidays, varying days off Normal Promotion Path From this
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Airport Security System Operator, Supervisor The City of Shreveport offers many benefits including vacation and sick leave, health, dental and vision insurance, 10 paid holidays per calendar year and long term disability.