Cargo Screening Supervisor- $24.00- $27.38 per hour - Covenant
Chicago, IL
About the Job
Starting pay rate of $24.00- $27.38 hourly with potential increase to $26.00- $28.51 after 6 months! Shift: 7:00am to 3:30pm Tuesday- Saturday
Shift: 2:00pm to 10:30pm Thursday-Monday.
Responsible for overall supervision of the CAS screening operation at the contract site level. This includes leadership and administrative functions and the supervision of personnel performing cargo screening and other contract-specific security operations possibly including security related responsibilities for warehouse, aircraft, catering, ramp, and pre-board screening. The Site Supervisor fulfills customer-focused security responsibilities while adhering to Post Order requirements, Client rules and procedures, and company policies that will protect and serve the cargo customers by preventing any deadly or dangerous objects from being transported onto an aircraft.
Essential Functions
- Responsible for supervising personnel and completion of all cargo screening and security tasks.
- Responsible for performing routine checks of all on duty screening personnel to ensure compliance to Post Orders and operating procedures, Client rules and regulations, and company policies.
- Responsible for conducting and overseeing alarm resolution protocols on behalf of cargo screeners.
- Inspect, observe, and evaluate screening officer’s work activities to monitor and assess individual’s quality of work and overall performance. -Conduct required assessments and tests.
- Check all assigned screening and security areas and equipment to ensure safety, cleanliness, and full working order. Implement corrections or report deficiencies to site management as necessary.
- Respond to reported incidents, emergencies, operational issues and inquiries, and any other situations not adequately addressed in Post Orders as they arise and ensure proper resolution.
- Coach and mentor cargo screening and security workforce regarding Post Orders, Client rules and regulations, and company policy compliance.
- Must be willing to work in proximity with an Explosive Detection K9 and K9 handler.
- Perform training instruction as assigned.
- Ensure timely and complete preparation and submission of all required operational and administrative documentation.
- Maintain knowledge and capabilities for all screening and security equipment and performance of all screening/guard duties.
- Responsible for scheduling and adjusting as needed appropriate number of screeners and, as contract-directed, officer personnel to provide for efficient and effective screening and security of cargo, screening areas and related aircraft.
- Maintain communication with CAS and site Client management.
- Coordinate assistance from the Manager to solve special situations.
Minimum Qualifications
- Ensure timely and complete preparation and submission of all required operational and administrative documentation.
- Maintain knowledge and capabilities for all screening and security equipment and performance of all screening/guard duties.
- Responsible for scheduling and adjusting as needed appropriate number of screeners and, as contract-directed, officer personnel to provide for efficient and effective screening and security of cargo, screening areas and related aircraft.
- Maintain communication with CAS and site Client management.
- Coordinate assistance from the Site Manager to solve special situations.
Competencies
- Must possess strong interpersonal skills (communication with others, problem-solving, decision making, assertiveness)
- Must be able to understand and carry out written and oral instructions in English regarding the proper performance of his or her duties.
- Must be able to successfully complete with a passing grade all CAS and Contract specific administered Training as outlined by the Transportation Security Administration.
- Must be able to pass a classroom course, written examinations, On the Job Training, and a supervisory course, based on the requirements of the Transportation Security Administration model examination.
- Must be able to follow all CAS, Transportation Security Administration Standard Operating Procedures and Policies
Physical Demands
This position requires the ability to lift up to 75 lbs. This position also requires the ability to bend at the knees, stand for long periods of time, reach across a table, and climb a ladder. Must have normal hearing, have corrected 20/20 vision and ability to distinguish colors.
Work Environment
Work is normally performed in airport terminal buildings, cargo warehouse buildings, ramp areas, and commercial aircraft where person will be exposed to all types of weather.
Covenant Aviation Security is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment drug testing.