Airport Security Officer - Downtown Airport (Job Opening #524302)

Aviation Department - City of Kansas City, MO • Full-time • Kansas City, Missouri, United States • $18.37 - $28.01 / hour • 4h ago

Aviation Department – Airport Police Division

Location: 900 NW Richards Rd

Schedule: Shifts based on operational needs, Mandatory Overtime may be required

Application Deadline: October 21, 2026

Airport Security Officers are a visible and important part of the airport security team. The position requires situational awareness, sound judgment, professionalism, reliability, and the ability to interact effectively with airport employees, tenants, visitors, and the public.

• Routinely patrols airport buildings, grounds, airfield areas, runways, and taxiways by foot and vehicle.

•Monitors restricted access facilities to prevent unauthorized access to the airfield and parked aircraft.

•Identify and address security concerns involving trespassing, AOA breaches, property damage, theft, and other activities affecting airport security.

•Responds to security concerns and reports on unusual, suspicious, or unsafe conditions.

•Assist airport patrol operations, tenants, visitors, and other airport personnel as needed.

•Provide security support and assist with crowd control during events and other airport activities.

•Prepare accurate reports and maintain required activity and security logs.

•Work is performed both indoors and outdoors and may include walking, vehicle patrol, and exposure to changing weather conditions.

•Ability to work independently, follow established security procedures, communicate effectively, and respond appropriately to situations that may affect the safety and security of the airport.

•Perform other duties as assigned in support of airport security and operations.

Important Information:

• Must be able to communicate clearly and effectively in English via 2-way radio.

• Must successfully obtain and maintain an MKC Issued AOA Movement Area Badge with driving privileges.

• May be required to obtain the appropriate license issued by the Kansas City, Missouri Police Department, depending on the specific assignment.

REQUIRES:

•High school graduation AND

•1 year of experience as a security officer

•Ability to pass a background check, drug screen, and physical examination as prescribed by the City

•Ability to pass 10-year TSA Background Check

•Must possess a valid State-Issued driver's license

•May be required to obtain the appropriate license issued by the Kansas City, Missouri Police Department, depending on the specific assignment