Chicago Dept. of Aviation- Aviation Surveillance Specialist - AIRPORT MINORITY ADVISORY COUNCIL

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JOB ANNOUNCMENT

AVIATION SURVEILLANCE SPECIALIST

NUMBER OF VACANCIES: TBD for 2024

DUTIES

Monitors and operates a video management surveillance system providing continuous observation and surveillance of transit, department, and TSA cameras observing activities from different angles and directions in and around the airports.

Identifies and reports intrusions, suspicious activity, and access restrictions recorded by the surveillance system.

Utilizes automatic license plate recognition to assist in identifying vehicle license plates. Coordinates responses to real-time observations and information received on situations impacting airport operations including safety and public safety related matters.

Analyzes flow of passengers, wait lines, crowd controls, parking and curbside management throughout the airports and terminals reporting areas of concerns.

Receives and inputs Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs). Relays and communicates to the Watch Manager and O'Hare Communications Center (OCC) dispatcher detailed descriptions of observed activities, physical descriptions of individuals, and movement of traffic and individuals in the view area.

Research local, national, and international news sources, social media feeds to identify potential security impacts. Compiles security and surveillance details and prepares daily security bulletins. Coordinates with local and federal so by responding to requests for information.

Act as a liaison with law enforcement organizations and agencies for the purpose of information sharing. Receives notifications of emergency calls in the area of surveillance cameras, observes activities, and reports observations to the Watch Manager and OCC dispatchers.

Documents daily activities and incident reports that are concise, informative and accurate. Retrieves and records requested segments of video tape, as required. Monitors, tracks drone detection equipment and make appropriate notifications.

Testifies in court regarding established protocols, as required. Performs other related duties as required.

CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF AVIATION

Location: O'Hare International Airport, Chicago

Hours of Operation: 24/7/365

Shifts: Varies

Candidate(s) selected for hire must pass an airport background check and a Security Threat Assessment (STA).

THIS POSITION IS IN THE CAREER SERVICE.

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Three years of public safety, video technology or professional security officer work experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience

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.

NOTE: To 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 field.

NOTE: You must provide your transcripts or diploma, professional license, or training certificates at time of processing, if applicable. You must also provide your valid U.S. driver's license at time of processing.

SELECTION REQUIREMENTS:

This position requires applicants to complete an interview. Interviewed candidates possessing the qualifications best suited to fulfill the responsibilities of the position will be hired AND,

Preference will be given to those who possess:

Previous experience in a surveillance related, public safety environment or in a surveillance related, video technology environment.

Proficiency level in Microsoft Office Suite.

Level of education completed in a related field.

NOTE: The candidate(s) selected for hire must pass an airport background check and a Security Threat Assessment (STA).

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.

VETERANS PREFERENCE NOTE:

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.

Candidate(s) selected for hire must pass an airport background check and a Security Threat Assessment (STA).

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