AVIATION SECURITY SERGEANT-CDA 2025

BID/JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

AVIATION SECURITY SERGEANT

CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF AVIATION

Security Operations

Number of Positions: 6 (six)

(Additional vacancies possible pending budget approval)

Starting Salary: $73,080.00 ANNUALLY (Y-15)

This position is open to the public and all current City employees covered under the City's collective bargaining agreement with "The Illinois Council of Police (ICOP)" (SELECT BU 58). Only employees in City job titles in this bargaining unit are eligible to bid.

BID INSTRUCTIONS: Apply on the bid site: https://chicago.taleo.net/careersection/103/jobsearch.ftl?lang=en AND

1. Check the box on your profile titled "Currently employed by the City of Chicago"

2. Enter your employee ID (located on your pay stub labeled 'payee/employee number')

3. Select your correct bargaining unit

FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS WILL RESULT IN A REJECTED BID APPLICATION

Applications for this position will be accepted until 11:59pm CDT on 6/3/2025

Under direction, supervise Aviation Security Officers during an assigned tour of duty and patrol airport grounds, terminals and facilities to provide a security presence, deter criminal activity, prevent unauthorized airport access and enforce security rules.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Assign and monitor the work of Aviation Security Officers to ensure maximum coverage of airport grounds, roadways, terminals and facilities and to cover emergency situations and special events. Patrol airport terminal areas and perimeter and identify improper activities and irregularities in order to provide security and customer service to the public. Contact the Chicago Police Department to arrange for the transfer, transporting and processing of detained individuals. Participate in issuing general security instructions to airlines and airport tenants and assist in coordinating special security matters with the Chicago Police Department. Conduct and supervise patrols and security checks to ensure they are in accordance with Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and Airport Security Program (ASP) and regulations. Monitor access to restricted and secured areas, including the verification and validation of identification badges of individuals at designated checkpoints. Observe vehicles and check 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. Issue citations for traffic violations on the airfield and secure area airport roadways, and non-traffic citations for security violations including failure to display identification badges by airport personnel. Conduct pat down searches of detained individuals found violating or suspected of violating city, state and federal laws, as required. Administer first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and use Automated External Defibrillator (AED) equipment as required. Drive/operate security vehicles and use radios to maintain communications in the performance of duties. Prepare and review incident/security check/inspection reports and update and maintain work activity logs and administrative reports. Evaluate work performance of Aviation Security Officers and administrate discipline, as required. Train and coordinate training for Aviation Security Officers. Attend meetings with departmental staff and airport tenants and serve as liaison with law enforcement agencies, as required. Testify at judicial proceedings and administrative hearings. Performs other job-related duties as required.

Location: O'Hare and Midway International Airports, Chicago

Days: Varies, 3 shifts operating on a 24H basis, 24/7/365 availability required.

Hours: Based on assigned shifts.

Shifts: Both shift and location depend on operational needs.

Successful candidates must pass a drug and physical screening, professional reference, and criminal background investigations. Persons offered employment must pass all pre-employment exams prior to appointment. Must pass a background check by U.S. Customs and Border Patrol.

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

THIS POSITION IS IN THE CAREER SERVICE

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Five years of professional law enforcement officer experience OR five years of experience in security work, and at least 60 semester (or 90 quarter) hours of credit from an accredited college or university, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience, provided that the minimum education requirements are met.

Licensure, Certification, or Other Qualifications

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

Special Requirements

* New employees must pass all pre-employment procedures including a drug screen, City, and federal Transportation Security Administration (TSA) background checks.

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

WORKING CONDITIONS

* Airport environment, both airside and landside areas. Inside: exposure to fumes and noise. Outside: Exposure to all weather conditions, fuel fumes, aircraft noise and construction dust.

SELECTION REQUIREMENTS

This position requires applicants to complete an interview. Interviewed Bidders possessing the qualifications best suited to fulfill the responsibilities of the position 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 hired.

For Information on our employees benefits please visit our benefits website at:

https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/depts/fin/benefits-office.html

For Information on our salary and title structure visit our classifications website at:

https://www.chicago.gov/content/dam/city/depts/dhr/supp_info/JobClassification/2025_Classification_and_Pay_Plan.pdf

APPLICATION EVALUATION: Initial evaluation will be based on information provided on the application and the documents submitted. Department of Human Resource staff will review applications after the final posting date. Staff will follow any and all required Employment/Hiring Plan provisions, federal, state and local laws, and Collective Bargaining Agreements when applicable. Staff will apply hiring preferences as required by the municipal code. Placement on an eligibility list is not an offer or guarantee of an interview nor employment with the City of Chicago.

COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY: To further our commitment to hiring applicants with diverse experience the City of Chicago has adopted the following ordinances 2-74-020 and 2-74-075. The ordinances provide a preference to applicants who meet minimum qualifications and who are veterans of the Armed Forces, and/or residents of Socio-Economically Disadvantaged Areas (SEDA) and/or Chicago Public School (CPS) high school graduates to be referred to departments for consideration. These hiring preferences do not apply to bidders, as Collective Bargaining Agreements define the hiring process for bidders. For positions covered by a collective bargaining agreement, bidders will be considered before external candidates. To learn more about our hiring practices click here.

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

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

City of Chicago

Brandon Johnson, Mayor

Applications for this position will be accepted until 11:59pm CDT on 6/3/2025