City and County of Denver
Landside Operations Officer (Commercial Transportation) - Denver International Airport
🇺🇸Denver, Colorado, United States3 days ago
$84,000 – $84,000EntryFull Time
Denver International Airport (DEN) is currently looking for a Landside Operations Officer to join our Commercial Transportation Team!
With competitive pay, great benefits, and endless opportunities, working for the City and County of Denver means seeing yourself working with purpose — for you, and those who benefit from your passion, skills and expertise. Join DEN's diverse, inclusive and talented workforce of more than 37,000 team members who are at the heart of what makes Denver, Denver.
The City and County of Denver offers a competitive salary commensurate with education and experience. The starting target hourly range for this position is $33.22 to $42.00 per hour. We also offer generous benefits for full-time employees which include but are not limited to:
Competitive medical plans, dental, and vision insurance - eligible within 1 month of your start date
Accrue 140 hours of PTO within first year + 11 paid holidays, 1 personal holiday and 1 volunteer day per year
Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
CARE Bank, Family Leave Benefits
Employee Assistance Program, Employee Volunteer Program
EcoPass (unlimited free RTD bus/train rides)
Learning and Development Opportunities; Courses and Career Development Resources
In this position you can expect to work 100% on site at Denver International Airport. Free employee parking is provided. No remote or hybrid options are available.
The scheduled workweek may consist of either four 10‑hour shifts or five 8‑hour shifts and will vary. The candidate may be scheduled to work nights, weekends, and holidays. Shift differentials are offered for swing and overnight hours to recognize and reward employees unique schedules.
This role supports mandatory on-call snow overtime.
All scheduling is subject to adjustment and is based on operational needs.
Our group of Transportation Officers are effectively the public face of the Transportation team. They work at the main terminal assisting customers, patrolling outside including the curbs and Islands on level 5, and in the commercial vehicle holding lot. The scenery changes regularly as they rotate positions during their workday. We provide appropriate DEN gear to our Team as they primarily work outdoors in all weather conditions. Landside Operations Officers provide information to the traveling public and work directly with various commercial ground transportation operators. Additionally, they monitor contract compliance for designated service providers. As a team, we work to address compliance issues, and issue citations when necessary.
Additionally, as a Landside Operations Officer you can expect to:
Monitor contract compliance of commercial ground transportation operators ensuring contractual terms of service are fulfilled
Patrol airport roadways at the terminal and surrounding areas to include the Hotel Transit Center (HTC)
Assist passengers in securing ground transportation services
Inspect condition of facilities and construction areas
Ensure the safe and efficient movement of commercial vehicle traffic and passengers
Respond to traffic problems, accidents, security incidents and emergencies on level 5, commercial vehicle holding lot and surrounding roadways near the terminal.
Inform, educate and enforce Part 100, Part 90 and other relevant airport rules and regulations
We value diversity of ethnicity, race, socioeconomic status, sexual identity, gender, religion, language, ability, and experience and exemplify this through the makeup of our team at all levels. You'll be right at home here if you cultivate strong relationships and push yourself, your work, and the people around you to help bring Denver to the next level.
Our ideal candidate has some or all the following experience, skills, and characteristics:
Knowledge of the ground transportation and parking industry.
At least one year of experience in a regulated environment or Aviation setting.
Basic computer, writing and documentation skills.
Exceptional customer service and flexibility.
Comfortable working on feet for extended periods and performing tasks outdoors in all Colorado weather conditions, including heat, cold, wind, and rapidly changing environments.
Lifting requirement: able to lift up to 50 pounds.
We realize your time is valuable so please do not apply if you do not have at least the following required minimum qualifications:
Education Requirement: Graduation from high school or the possession of a GED, HiSET, or TASC Certificate.
Experience Requirement: Four (4) years of experience of the type and at the level of Aviation Operations Representative, Landside Operations Service Agent, or equivalent role within an aviation environment.
Education and Experience Equivalency: Additional appropriate education may be substituted for the minimum experience requirements.
License/Certification Requirement: requires a valid Driver’s License at the time of application. Licenses and certifications must be kept current as a condition of employment.
FBI criminal background check is required for all positions at Denver International Airport (DEN). Employees are also required to report any felony convictions and/or moving violations to maintain this clearance and be eligible for continued employment. By position, a pre-employment physical/drug test may be required.
Denver International Airport is a 24/7/365 team operation. If staffing challenges arise, weather conditions warrant, or an emergency crisis occurs, all DEN employees will be required to work extended hours and/or alternative shifts (including nights, weekends, and holidays).
Since opening on Feb. 28, 1995, Denver International Airport (DEN) has become one of the world’s busiest airports. In 2025, 82,427,962 passengers passed through DEN, making DEN 4th busiest airport in the U.S. and the world’s 10th busiest airport. DEN is Colorado’s primary economic engine, generating $47.2 billion in annual economic impact for the state. At DEN, we are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace. We celebrate individuality and strive to keep Equity, Diversity, Inclusion & Accessibility (EDIA) at the center of all that we do.
Applications for this position are accepted on a rolling basis. Please submit your application as soon as possible to ensure consideration.
To be considered for this position, you must include the following on your job application (upload the attachment(s) to the Resume/CV section on the My Experience tab):
Resume
Cover Letter preferred, not required
Internal Candidates Only: Please note that probationary employees are not eligible to apply to open positions until they’ve successfully passed probation. Please only apply if you have already passed probation.
Job Profile
CX3592 Landside Operations OfficerTo view the full job profile including position specifications, physical demands, and probationary period, click here.
Position Type
UnlimitedPosition Salary Range
$33.22 - $51.49Target Pay
$33.22 to $42.00 per hour; Based on education, experience, and city pay factorsAgency
Denver International AirportRedeployment during Citywide Emergencies
City and County of Denver employees may be re-deployed to work in other capacities in their own agencies or in other city agencies to support core functions of the city during a citywide emergency declared by the Mayor.
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