BID/JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

AVIATION SURVEILLANCE SPECIALIST

CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF AVIATION

Security Operations

Number of Positions: 1 (one)

(Additional vacancies possible pending budget approval)

Starting Salary: $51,180.00 ANNUALLY

This position is open to the public and all current City employees covered under the City’s collective bargaining agreement with “The Illinois Council of Police (ICOP) Aviation Surveillance Specialist” (SELECT BU 60). Only employees in City job titles in this bargaining unit are eligible to bid.

BID INSTRUCTIONS: Apply on the bid site: https://chicago.taleo.net/careersection/103/jobsearch.ftl?lang=en AND

1. Check the box on your profile titled “Currently employed by the City of Chicago”

2. Enter your employee ID (located on your pay stub labeled ‘payee/employee number’)

3. Select your correct bargaining unit

FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS WILL RESULT IN A REJECTED BID APPLICATION

Applications for this position will be accepted until 11:59pm CST on 11/28/2024

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Monitors and operates a video management surveillance system providing continuous observation and surveillance of transit, department, and TSA cameras observing activities from different angles and directions in and around the airports. Identifies and reports intrusions, suspicious activity, and access restrictions recorded by the surveillance system. Utilizes automatic license plate recognition to assist in identifying vehicle license plates. Coordinates responses to real-time observations and information received on situations impacting airport operations including safety and public safety related matters. Analyzes flow of passengers, wait lines, crowd controls, parking and curbside management throughout the airports and terminals reporting areas of concerns. Receives and inputs Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs). Relays and communicates to the Watch Manager and O’Hare Communications Center (OCC) dispatcher detailed descriptions of observed activities, physical descriptions of individuals, and movement of traffic and individuals in the view area. Research local, national, and international news sources, social media feeds to identify potential security impacts. Compiles security and surveillance details and prepares daily security bulletins. Coordinates with local and federal so by responding to requests for information. Act as a liaison with law enforcement organizations and agencies for the purpose of information sharing. Receives notifications of emergency calls in the area of surveillance cameras, observes activities, and reports observations to the Watch Manager and OCC dispatchers. Documents daily activities and incident reports that are concise, informative and accurate. Retrieves and records requested segments of video tape, as required. Monitors, tracks drone detection equipment and makes appropriate notifications. Testifies in court regarding established protocols, as required. Performs other related duties as required.

Location: O’Hare International Airport, Chicago

Hours of Operation: 24/7/365

Shifts: Varies

Candidate(s) selected for hire must pass an airport background check and a Security Threat Assessment (STA).

THIS POSITION IS IN THE CAREER SERVICE