Job Description Aviation Security Officer- Part Time ( **Job Number:**

AGS01231 ) **Description**

**AGS, LLC an Akima Company** , specializes in compliant, innovative, and efficient detention management, health services, and records and document management services. AGS safeguards some of the most demanding missions facing key federal agencies including the Department of Homeland Security and the U.S. Air Force. We offer rewarding and challenging roles as well as competitive benefits packages and opportunity for career growth. As an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC), 100% of our companys profits go back to our 14,300 Iupiat shareholders that have resided near and above the Arctic Circle for more than 10,000 years. Our business helps support their way of life and contributes to the survival of a culture that has thrived in a challenging environment.

**Job Summary:**

The Aviation Security officer crew duties include, but are not limited to: searching aircraft for contraband, searching detainees for contraband, loading and unloading detainees (including those handicapped and/or requiring special assistance) and property onto and off of the aircraft, feeding detainees during flight and assisting in post flight cabin cleanup, identifying proper documentation, escorting to rest rooms, assisting with perimeter security when requested, restraining detainees or removing restraints, and ensuring general security and safety of all detainees and crew when on-board the aircraft.

**Job Responsibilities:**

* Maintain the security of all areas by taking actions as required by appropriate procedures and checklists.

* Take charge of your post by securing and protecting personnel and property for which you are responsible until properly relieved. Comply with orders and instructions given. These responsibilities continue until relieved by proper authority.

* Report all violations of orders you must enforce.

* Give the alarm in case of disorder or emergency.

* Report unusual events that threaten the security of the aircraft or endangers life or property.

* Take reasonable counteraction to save life and property or lessen danger. At the same time, you must maintain the security of your post and remain alert during the emergency.

* Maintain primary control of all detainee passengers on each aircraft

* Conduct physical and Control in all areas of assigned responsibility.

* Provide for embarkation and debarkation security as required at each Port of Call.

* Maintain checklists and checkpoints throughout your assigned shift.

* 1 year full-time employment as a security guard with a state issued guard card within the last six months.

* Must be able to read, speak, write, and understand the English language.

* Must have intermediate written English skills, including ability to prepare detailed written reports and fill out forms. Other Requirements:

* Must be able to pass all training and obtain all required certifications.

* Must be capable of lifting 50 lbs.

* All prospective new hire must be able to pass a pre-employment physical to proceed through the hiring process.

* Must be able to pass a background investigation to include criminal, credit and driving record checks. Screened pre-employment including psychological testing, honesty and integrity validation, employment verification, criminal records checks, credit checks, drivers license check, pre-employment and random drug screening all to be continuously monitored and checked on an annual basis.

* Must be able to pass US Government background investigation for required security clearance at a minimum level DHS Suitability Check.

* Lautenberg Amendment to the Gun Control Act of 1968, Suitability applies.

* Must meet client suitability.

* Applicant who possess Bi-Lingual skills in English and Spanish receive a hiring preference.

* You must be able to meet all health requirements, including but not limited to, current and future vaccination requirements for infectious diseases such as COVID-19.

**Primary Location**

: US-TX-San Antonio