A security guard was sent home Friday night after failing an alcohol test at Arnold Palmer Regional Airport.
Westmoreland County Airport Authority Executive Director Gabe Monzo said the guard failed an alcohol breath test he was administered after one of two other guards who were on duty noticed indications of alcohol use.
The man, who has been employed at the Unity airport for two years and is not a TSA agent, is responsible for guarding secure areas and exits.
According to Monzo, the man, who had not yet begun his duties that night, apologized and said he’d just attended a birthday party. He is being offered help and remains on the airport payroll, Monzo said, indicating it’s the man’s first such infraction.
Monzo did not identify the employee and declined to discuss any disciplinary measures the airport may take.
“That’s an internal matter,” Monzo said. “We’re taking care of it.”
