Job Overview
Employment Type
Hourly
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Exact $20.70
Work Schedule
Rotating Shifts
Benefits
Health Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
overtime pay
Shift Differential
Training opportunities
Job Description
Tulsa International Airport is a major commercial airport located in Tulsa, Oklahoma, serving as an important hub for both passenger travel and cargo services. The airport is committed to ensuring the safety, security, and smooth operations of all airport activities. As a pivotal part of Tulsa's transportation infrastructure, the airport handles a significant volume of flights daily, maintaining high standards of service and safety through continuous improvement and advanced operational practices. The airport management emphasizes public safety and emergency preparedness through well-trained personnel and robust communication networks. The airport not only supports commercial operations but also serves reliever airports to... Show More
Job Requirements
- Graduation from high school or possession of a General Educational Development certificate (GED)
- Minimum of 2 years' experience working as an emergency dispatcher
- Certification by the Oklahoma Law Enforcement Telecommunications System (OLETS)
- Must possess a valid Oklahoma Class D Operator's License
- Must be able to obtain and maintain eligibility to hold a Security Identification Display Area (SIDA) badge
- Ability to think and act quickly in emergency situations
- Strong administrative and computer skills
- Ability to communicate courteously and tactfully
- Physical ability to perform essential duties including arm and hand steadiness, finger dexterity, vision, speech, and hearing
- Willingness to work shifts in a 24/7 environment
- Compliance with drug and alcohol testing regulations including random testing
Job Qualifications
- Graduation from high school or possession of a General Educational Development certificate (GED)
- Minimum of 2 years' experience working as an emergency dispatcher
- Knowledge of emergency and/or aircraft rescue and firefighting (ARFF) dispatch and operations
- Knowledge of the operation of radio, teletype, and telephone equipment
- Demonstrated proficiency with various computer systems
- Strong administrative skills with ability to quickly and accurately enter data and operate telephone and/or radio systems
- Ability to think and act quickly in emergency situations using proper procedures and exercising independent decision making
- Ability to courteously and tactfully communicate with fellow workers, supervisors, other members of the organization, and the public
- Knowledge of the location and functions of Tulsa International Airport and reliever airports
- Knowledge of local, State, and Federal emergency and/or airport regulations
- Certification by the Oklahoma Law Enforcement Telecommunications System (OLETS) is required
- Membership in the Association of Public-Safety Communications Officials (APCO) is preferred
- Must possess a valid Oklahoma Class D Operator's License
- Must be able to obtain and maintain eligibility to hold a Security Identification Display Area (SIDA) badge
Job Duties
- Receives incoming requests via telephone and radio for emergency assistance personnel
- Dispatches personnel and equipment by radio
- Monitors and operates multiple computer systems at the airport's centralized communications center
- Monitors security access video cameras and fire alarm system for airport
- Monitors base radios and frequencies
- Utilizes various software programs, databases, and electronic equipment specific to the airport to obtain needed information and to monitor various activities
- Operates tape recordings, flight information computer, and office equipment
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
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