Pay,Benefits, & Work Schedule

Multiple positions available with the Aviation Department, Airport Police division, 1 International Square, KCI Airport.
Salary Range: $19.27- $29.39/hour
Work Location: 1 International Square, KCI Airport
Normal Work Days/Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. during training, then bid for shift based on seniority.
Application Deadline Date: March 4, 2025

Responsibilities

Receives information concerning airport operations and security.
Dispatches personnel and maintains records as well as police-related and other general airport-related communications through the use of various devices (e.g. telephone, radio and computer dispatch devices).
Provides customer service and information on the Airport Information Line.
Communicates with and/or dispatches police officers and maintenance personnel about necessary equipment for the effective resolution of a variety of situations.
\Operates various technical systems, including, but not limited to, fire alarm and suppression systems, Video Management System, Access control System, 800 MHz Trunked Radio System and various computer information systems.
Work is reviewed through observation, conferences and submitted reports. Maintains dispatch log utilizing a Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) program, and performs related clerical work to maintain records.
Conducts criminal history record inquiries for pre-employment and criminal history checks for persons seeking access to secured airport areas as well as verifies data on warrants/wants for police personnel using REJIS, MULES and NCIC.
Reacts quickly and calmly in emergency situations.
Transmits messages clearly and accurately via radio and telephone.

Qualifications

REQUIRES high school graduation. Must be able to obtain state certification to operate the ALERT II system. Must successfully pass a pre-employment drug screen and post-offer physical examination and psychological evaluation.

Other Information

URGENT!!! CRITICAL RECRUITMENT INFORMATION

Applications and/or resumes are evaluated on the information received by the application deadline. Please ensure that your application or resume clearly demonstrates how you meet the minimum qualifications for the position for which you are applying, this includes providing all relevant educational dates and a detailed description of relevant work experience, including months/years of employment. Applications and/or resumes may not be considered if information is incomplete.

In order for a resume to be used in lieu of an application the resume must have been submitted online via the City’s Applicant Tracking System.

Positions requiring a high school diploma/GED certificate must be obtained from a school/program accredited by the Department of Education and recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education.

The minimum education requirement for positions that allow for experience equivalency for an accredited degree is a high school diploma. Unless otherwise specified, an accredited degree must be obtained from a college or university listed with the U.S. Department of Education and recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education.

For positions with a salary grade of EX6 or higher that require an accredited degree, qualifying professional experience must be obtained AFTER the accredited degree is obtained.

Successful completion of a pre-employment criminal history/background check is required for all positions. Some positions require a post offer drug screen and/or physical.

If appointed, non-residents must obtain residency inside Kansas City, Missouri's city limits within nine months.

The City of KCMO is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion in the workplace. The City is committed to providing a workplace environment for its employees and citizens free from discrimination based on race, color, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, religion, age, disability, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or gender identity. For more information, please see our EEO Policy

The City of KCMO is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please call 816-513-1908 or send an e-mail to accommodations@kcmo.org.

If claiming military veterans' preference points, you must attach a copy of your DD-214 or a DD-256 (for reservists). To claim veterans’ points you must have served 180 days of regular active duty service and be discharged or released under honorable conditions during peacetimes or 90 days of active duty service, one (1) day during “wartime” and a last discharge or release under honorable conditions. (DOD) 38 U.S. Code § 4211).

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