Airport Traffic Control Officer (Traffic Control Officer)

City of Kansas City, MO
Kansas City, Missouri United States  View Map
Posted: Jul 10, 2025
  • Full Time
  • Aviation or Harbor
  • Transportation or Transit
  • Job Description

    Three full-time positions available with the Aviation Department, Airport Police Division, located at 1 International Sq.
    Salary: Starting at $18.61/hour
    Normal Work Days/Hours: Varies based on operational needs, mandatory overtime may be required
    Application Deadline Date: July 30, 2025


    Responsibilities

    • Patrols (by foot and in vehicle) assigned areas within the KCI airport to enforce parking and traffic ordinances.
    • Issues parking citations and assumes responsibility for vehicle towing to enforce parking ordinances.
    • Expedites the safe movement of vehicular and pedestrian traffic when problems exist in KCI airport terminal areas and/or parking lots.
    • Responds to complaints from citizens and taxicab operators.
    • Provides direction and general airport information to members of the general public.
    • Testifies in court concerning contested parking citations.
    • Issues citations or other enforcement strategies for parking violations.
    • Explains codes and regulations regarding parking violations to the public.
    • Provides information regarding state and city parking rules and regulations.
    • Investigates parking violations of non-posted parking regulations such as those pertaining to meter and other paid parking violations, driveways, fire hydrants, crosswalks, and to zones of restricted parking areas such as those marked for handicapped use.
    • Responds to private party complaints of illegally parked vehicles.
    • Assists in identifying specific needs regarding parking regulations, condition, placement, and clarity.
    • Operates a two-way radio to report enforcement information, request assistance, or to receive dispatching orders.
    • Maintains daily activity reports, including inspections performed and field work records; maintains appropriate reference files.
    • Performs related duties as required.



    Qualifications

    REQUIRES high school graduation. Must possess a valid state-issued driver's license in accordance with City of KCMO policies. Must be eligible to obtain a special police commission as issued by the KCMO Police Department. Must successfully complete a 10-year FAA background check. Must pass a pre-employment drug screen, post-offer physical examination, and psychological evaluation as prescribed by the City.


    Other Information

    URGENT!!! CRITICAL RECRUITMENT INFORMATION

    Applications and/or resumes are evaluated on the information received by the application deadline. Please ensure that your application or resume clearly demonstrates how you meet the minimum qualifications for the position for which you are applying, this includes providing all relevant educational dates and a detailed description of relevant work experience, including months/years of employment. Applications and/or resumes may not be considered if information is incomplete.

    In order for a resume to be used in lieu of an application the resume must have been submitted online via the City's Applicant Tracking System.

    Positions requiring a high school diploma/GED certificate must be obtained from a school/program accredited by the Department of Education and recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education.

    The minimum education requirement for positions that allow for experience equivalency for an accredited degree is a high school diploma. Unless otherwise specified, an accredited degree must be obtained from a college or university listed with the U.S. Department of Education and recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education.
    For positions with a salary grade of EX6 or higher that require an accredited degree, qualifying professional experience must be obtained AFTER the accredited degree is obtained.
    Successful completion of a pre-employment criminal history/background check is required for all positions. Some positions require a post offer drug screen and/or physical.

    If appointed, non-residents must obtain residency inside Kansas City, Missouri's city limits within nine months.

    The City of KCMO is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion in the workplace. The City is committed to providing a workplace environment for its employees and citizens free from discrimination based on race, color, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, religion, age, disability, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or gender identity. For more information, please see our EEO Policy

    The City of KCMO is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please call 816-513-1908 or send an e-mail to accommodations@kcmo.org .

    If claiming military veterans' preference points, you must attach a copy of your DD-214 or a DD-256 (for reservists). To claim veterans' points you must have served 180 days of regular active duty service and be discharged or released under honorable conditions during peacetimes or 90 days of active duty service, one (1) day during "wartime" and a last discharge or release under honorable conditions. (DOD) 38 U.S. Code • 4211).

  • ABOUT THE COMPANY

    • City of Kansas City
    • City of Kansas City

    Kansas City, Missouri is a growing, world-class community of just over 500,000 residents that serves as the central hub for a thriving bi-state, 18-county metropolitan area of 2.5 million residents. The City is governed by a 13-member City Council and Mayor that appoint a City Manager to oversee a municipal organization with over 4,000 employees, 16 departments, and a total annual operating and capital budget exceeding $1 billion. A diverse and culturally rich community located at the confluence of the Kansas and Missouri Rivers, KC is known for its long traditions as the home of spectacular BBQ, jazz, beautiful boulevards, fountains, and parks. Kansas City boasts celebrated cultural traditions including jazz; theater, and history, including the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum. Kansas City is also the proud home of professional sports teams including the ChiefsRoyals and Sporting KC, and has served as host of several NCAA tournaments over recent years. The City is generally recognized as one of the most livable cities in America and looks forward to showcasing our city on the national and world stage as host of the 2023 NFL Draft and the 2026 World Cup. The City of Kansas City, MO seeks to attract and retain a qualified and progressive workforce to provide high-quality services to Kansas City, MO residents and visitors.

    Be a part of the team that helps run our great city. View our current opportunities under Careers or click here: www.kcmo.gov/jobs to apply today.

     

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