All persons appointed as safety and security officers pursuant to KRS 183.110 and 183.880 to 183.886 shall, at the time of their employment, be:
(1) Not less than eighteen (18) years of age; and (2) Comply with the requirements of KRS 61.300, other than the age and residency requirements; and (3) Shall possess whatever other requirements as may be set by the airport board which employs them.