sr-021478-6eSanta Monica, California, January 26, 1978
T0: Mayor and City Council
FROP4: City Staff FEB 1 4 1978
SUBJECT: Amendment to Salary Resolution No. 4646 /-=~•`~'-' ~ J
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The Airport Security Guard is a new position for which the
City Council has made a specific appropriation of funds. The
job specification for the position was approved by Personnel
Board on January 25, 1978.
Background
The Airport Security Guard will perform standard security tasks
such as patrol, observation of irregular conditions, and
determination of illegal activities on airport grounds. Special
emphasis will be placed on enforcement of the newly adopted
Ordinance No. 1075 which prohibits certain kinds of night flight
operations. The Airport Security Guard will be unarmed, and will
use a two-way radio to keep in contact with the Santa Monica
Police Department and to call for assistance when law enforcement
is required. The Airport Security Guard will be deputized and
will have the authority to issue citations for violations of
City and airport laws and regulations.
The position of Airport Attendant I pays $798 - 985 ($9,576 -
11,820 yearly). The duties involved in this position are
custodial and maintenance work, and assisting with operation
of the airport service station, all of which are performed under
moderate supervision. The position of Airport Attendant II pays
$886.- 1094 ($10,632 - 13,128 yearly). The duties involved in
this position are maintenance of equipment .and grounds, and
operation of the airport service station, all performed under
minimal supervision. The duties of the Airport Security Guard
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involve working alone, at night, unsupervised, and bearing
the responsibility for the well-being of expensive aircraft
and other equipment. The suggested salary for Airport Security
Guard is $886 - 1094 ($10,632 - 13,128 yearly), the same salary
paid to Airport Attendant II.
Recommendation
It is recommended that the City Council approve the attached
resolution amending Salary Resolution No. 4646 to create the
new classification of Airport Security Guard.
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Prepared by: R. N. Aronoff, Director
Administrative Services