Access Control Assistant

Position Summary

Assist in ensuring the verification and accountability of airport security access badges and high security keys as required by the Transportation Security Administration; ensure compliance with all Transportation Security Administration and Aviation Department regulations and policies relevant to airport security access requirements.

Job descriptions are intended to present a general list of tasks/duties performed by employees within this job classification.

Job Description s are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.

Minimum Education , Experience And Additional Requirements

High school diploma or GED; and

Four (4) years of clerical or administrative support experience

At least one (1) year of clerical or administrative support experience in an airport, security or law enforcement environment preferred.

Experience processing security access applications including fingerprinting, verifying identity and accurately maintaining supporting information and databases preferred.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Possession of a valid New Mexico Driver's License, or the ability to obtain by date of hire.

Possession of a City Operator's Permit (COP) within 6 months from date of hire.

Possession of a valid City of Albuquerque Cash Handling Certification within six (6) months from date of hire.

Successful completion of FBI criminal background check including fingerprints per Federal requirements.

Successful completion of a Security Threat Assessment per Federal requirements.

Successful completion of a security background check performed by U.S. Customs & Border Protection.

Must be able to successfully qualify for and maintain a Sunport Access Control Card as determined by the criteria set forth by the policies and guidelines of the Aviation Department and the Transportation Security Administration (TSA).

Preferred Knowledge

* English usage, spelling, grammar and punctuation

* Office procedures, methods and equipment including computers

* Basic computer programs; word processing, excel, databases

* Basic cash handling principles and procedures

* Pertinent Federal, State and local laws, codes and safety regulations

* Operations, services and activities of an airport operations and communications program

* Operational characteristics of an airport operations center and communications systems and equipment

Preferred Skills & Abilities

* Interpret and explain City policies and procedures

* Maintain security and confidentiality of information

* Ensure compliance with Federal Transportation Security Administration directives and requirements

* Prepare clear and concise reports

* Utilize computer programs and software relevant to assigned area

* Maintain an accurate typing speed of forty (40) WPM

* Respond to requests and inquiries from the general public

* Communicate clearly and concisely

* Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work including City officials and the general public

* Perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation