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Are you passionate about aviation safety and security? Our airport is seeking a dedicated Airport Security Coordinator to join our team. In this critical role, you'll be at the forefront of maintaining a secure environment at the airport. You will collaborate with federal agencies, airlines, and local law enforcement to implement and oversee comprehensive security measures. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in airport operations or security, excellent leadership skills, and a thorough understanding of federal aviation regulations. If you're ready to take on the challenge of protecting one of our nation's vital transportation hubs, we want to hear from you. Join us in safeguarding the skies and ensuring a smooth, secure travel experience for millions of passengers.

Maintains a safe and secure airport environment by coordinating security matters with the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), airlines, airport tenants and staff, and emergency relief organizations. Designs, plans, and tests response procedures to ensure the effective mobilization of protective, safety, and relief services for the airport in security-related emergencies or disasters. Reviews airport security programs, security directives, and airport tenant activities for compliance with airport and federal regulations. Manages day-to-day security operations.

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ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Reviews and documents airport security programs and directives and security activities of airport tenants and employees to ensure compliance with airport and federal security regulations. Ensures availability of documents for review by federal agencies.

• Initiates corrective action for failure to comply with 49 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 1542, the airport security program, or other security directives. Reviews and monitors the results of access investigations required under CFR Part 1542. Draft responses to TSA Letters of Investigation or Action Plans.

• Authorizes and determines the necessity for security clearance to airport users seeking access to Security Identification Display Areas (SIDA). Conducts background verifications as required by CFR Part 1542.

• Designs and conducts security exercises and meetings to train and rehearse airport and airline personnel, tenants, and emergency relief organizations in a wide variety of disaster contingencies, including a comprehensive annual CFR Part 1542 AVSEC tabletop exercise. Recommends changes to procedures, policies, and practices.

• Documents training and maintains records as required by CFR Part 1542.

• Acts as liaison with air carrier station managers and ground security coordinators regarding air carrier security issues.

• Represents airport management in coordinating airport emergency and disaster management plans with the TSA, law enforcement agencies, U.S. Customs, airlines and other tenants, and emergency relief organizations.

• Keeps abreast of existing and new legislation and ensures compliance with federal, state, and local requirements. Anticipates future legislation. Advises airport management on needed action.

• Exercises direct supervision over the Airport Badge Office and assigned staff, interviews, selects, evaluates, coaches, and if necessary, disciplines subordinates in accordance with established personnel rules and policies.

• Responds to emergencies and TSA notifications and is available for 24 hour/7 days a week phone calls with regards to the Airport Security Program.

• Performs regular and unannounced security inspections to ensure compliance with regulations and policies.

• Investigates security-related incidents.

• Conducts needs assessment and assists the Operations Manager in determining budget requirements for security needs.

• Supervises the process and approves airport ID Media.

• Maintain a safe work area and comply with safety procedures and equipment operating rules keeping the work area in a clean and orderly condition.

• Participate in various meetings and work groups to integrate activities, communicate issues, obtain approvals, resolve problems, and maintain specified knowledge of new developments, requirements, and policies.

• Contributes to the team effort by performing other duties as needed.

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED:

Use computer and common office equipment including Microsoft Office, CCTV monitoring equipment and Access control systems, Security management software,  Incident reporting databases, and other specialty key and sign-making equipment and applications, vehicles, and radio.

EDUCATION:

• Bachelor's degree in Aviation Management, Airport Emergency Management, or a related field, preferred, or in lieu of bachelors will consider: Five years of related experience, to include at least 3 years of supervisory experience, and 2 years working in an airport security office.
• Airport Security Coordinator Certification, required.

SKILLS and QUALIFICATIONS:

• Five years of experience in airport operations, airport security, or administering provisions of CFR Part 1542 at a small hub airport is required.
• Requires a valid Class C Florida driver’s license
• Must be able to pass a criminal background check and obtain and maintain federally mandated security clearances for working at an airport.

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