What are the responsibilities and job description for the Airport Security Aide position at City of Santa Barbara?
ABOUT US
At the City of Santa Barbara, the best part of our organization is our people. As a City of Santa Barbara employee, you will work in an environment with other motivated individuals who are passionate about their work. We strive to provide employees with the support they need to thrive. Discover more about us, our values and our organizational culture here.
The Santa Barbara Airport
As the Tri-County region’s “Airport of Choice”, Santa Barbara Airport will be self-sustaining, exceed expectations for safety and quality service, and meet the air transportation and economic development needs of its customers and partners. Read more about the Airport Department here.
BENEFITS
THE POSITION
Under general supervision, perform traffic control and security functions at the Airport's airline terminal; tactfully explain parking rules and regulations to the public; issue parking citations; monitor the Commercial Ground Transportation Lane for compliance with applicable laws, rules and regulations; conduct security inspections of the terminal building and ramp; respond to public inquires; monitor the passenger exit lane; conduct random inspections of employees who seek to enter a restricted area of the airport; and perform other duties as required.
Knowledge of: Principles and procedures of record keeping; English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation; basic mathematical principles; principles of airport emergency procedures; pertinent federal, state, and local laws, codes and regulations; modern communications procedures, methods and equipment including computers.
Ability to: Make appropriate decisions; remain calm and effective under pressure situations; deal tactfully with upset people and explain parking ordinances and departmental procedures, follow oral and written instructions; communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in writing; learn radio communication procedures; interpret City policies and procedures; establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of duty; work independently; conduct routine inspections; pass a background investigation in accordance with TSR Part 1542.
License Requirements: Possession of a valid California driver's license at the time of appointment. Possession of or ability to obtain a valid C.P.R. certificate.
Physical Requirements: Frequent standing and walking for long periods of time.
Work Schedule: Incumbents must be available to work 5/8, 3/12 and/or 4/10 workweek. Regular shift hours will vary depending upon needs of the Airport. Incumbents must be available to work days, evenings, weekends, and holidays. The position is subject to rotating shifts.
EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING GUIDELINES
Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:
Experience:
Public contact experience is desirable.
Education and/or Training:
High school diploma or its equivalency.
Coursework in criminal justice, communications and/or airport management is desirable.
Applicants must submit a completed City application and responses to the supplemental questionnaire. It is important that your application and supplemental questionnaire show all the relevant education, training, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities that qualify you for this position. Applications, supplemental questionnaires, and acknowledgement forms will be reviewed and the most qualified candidates will be invited to participate in the exam process.
Applications and supplemental questionnaires may be rejected if incomplete. Applicants must also successfully complete an aviation clearance for unescorted access to airfield and terminal areas.
The selection process may consist of the following: application/questionnaire rating, practical/written exercise, oral board exam, departmental interview.
CITY APPLICATION AND RESPONSES TO SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE MUST BE SUBMITTED TO HUMAN RESOURCES BY 4:30 P.M. ON FRIDAY, JANUARY 16, 2026.
Salary : $48,185 - $58,568