Airport Security Coordinator

Under direct supervision, provides day-to-day coordination of all security matters. Implements programs and policies as established in the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) approved airport security program in accordance with 49CFR 1500 and applicable security directives. Reviews electronic ID database and access control systems. Programs, monitors, and enters data in security access control system. Conducts audits and prepares summary reports for review by management and regulatory agencies. Establishes contact with federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies and pertinent security officials to establish partnership and for use in emergency response situations. Conducts security-related briefings, training sessions, and prepares PowerPoint presentations for employees, management officials, tenants, and contractors. Coordinates with Department of Port Control employees and tenants in solving airport security-related issues. Provides supervision oversight and direction for assigned staff with required duties and responsibilities. Develops and monitors employee work plans. Counsels, coaches, and instructs employees and prepares performance evaluations. Performs other job-related duties as required.Two years of college in Business, Public Administration, Criminal Justice, or closely related field from a four year accredited college or university required.  One year of full-time paid direct responsibility for a security program at a commercial airport, government facility, military base, or similar-sized facility involving the safety and security of large numbers of the general public or personnel required.  (Substitution:  One year of experience in a related field will substitute for each year of college lacking.)  Valid State of Ohio Driver’s License required.  Must obtain an Airport Security Coordinator certification as required by the TSA within six months of the date of hire.  Must be able to lift and carry 30 pounds.  Computer literacy with MS Office Suite and Internet Explorer is preferred.  Must successfully complete a TSA  fingerprint-based Criminal History Records Check (CHRC) and employment background check.Airport Security Coordinator

• Responsible for staying current with all applicable Part 139 and 1542 regulations, A/C’s, SD’s, NPRM and updates and ensures implementation of any revisions to training, materials, process, guidance and programs, including the ASP and ACM are revised accordingly and timely. 
  
• Works closely with DPC training and development section to develop content, and implement on-going, current regulatory Part 139 GVO training as it relates to GVO driving privileges, and airport ID badge issuance. 
• Assists in developing SOP’s, guidance and keeps the DPC AOA Best Practices manual current and reflective of all PDP processes. 
• Oversees day-to-day operations of contracts and contractors ensuring they are meeting performance standards and contracts are delivering true to scope, schedule, budget and timelines. 
• Analyzes the badging, credentialing and training operations of the airport ID badge 
  office and ensures all metrics and measures are being met or exceeded to provide optimal 
  efficiencies and customer experiences.
• Recommends continuous improvement standards to supervisor and/or manager. 
• Conducts and coordinates inspections, compliance testing, evaluations and audits of operations and programs to ensure conformance with required security regulations.  
• Coordinates daily operations with the security guard services to ensure compliance with standard operating procedures/Post Orders, the Airport Security Program, applicable security directives and initiatives by TSA.
• Resolves daily issues and address new initiatives. Facilitates requests for contract guard services for all departments.  
• Investigates security requirement violations, determines appropriate enforcement actions and communicates to badge holders and company managers outlining required actions.  
• Develops and implements security compliance programs and outreach to tenants to ensure they possess a working knowledge of security-related compliance requirements. 
• Develops and reports statistical information regarding annual security violations to managers and stakeholders.
• Recommends new programs to mitigate violation trends. 
• Conducts audits and prepares summary reports for review by management and regulatory agencies. 
• Ensures daily operations with the security guard services to ensure compliance with standard operating procedures/Post Orders, the airport security program, applicable security directives and initiatives by TSA. 
• Assists with daily operations with the access control/CCTV services to ensure compliance with standard operating procedures, the airport security program, applicable security directives and initiatives by TSA. 
• Collaborates with federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies and pertinent security officials on security policies, procedures, and violation or emergency response situations.   
• Conducts security-related briefings and training sessions for Airport leadership, employees, tenants, and contractors. 
• Follows established federal mandates to review, adjudicate, and approve Airport badge applicant's Criminal History Records Checks (CHRC) and Security Threat Assessments (STA).
• Administers compliance programs, audits and initiatives to enforce applicable regulations, directives and mandates. 

Airport Security Coordinator

• Conducts investigations to determine dispositions of criminal charges that appear on criminal history checks and adjudicates identity and immigration documents.
•  Conducts daily and monthly STA data submissions. Creates, records, and maintains all-inclusive records for this process. 
  
• Communicates changes or impacts to background check processes to affected stakeholders. 
• Performs frontline airport pass/identification (ID) badging functions such as security badges, airside vehicle operators permits and training center operations.
• Conducts complete life cycle processing of airport badging from new requests and renewals to departures.  
• Must be available 24/7 to TSA, Airport Emergency Plan emergencies, and weather-related codes affecting airport operations. 
• Promotes and ensures compliance with occupational health and safety management policies, procedures, and programs to minimize employee accidents and to promote a safe work environment. 
• Performs other related duties as required. 

Preferred Qualifications:

•  In-depth knowledge of Federal Aviation Administration and TSA regulatory requirements as it pertains to safety and security operations and certification requirements. 
• Highly motivated, self-starter with exceptional research, analytical, critical thinking, and collaborative and communicate skills.
•  Airport Security Coordinator Certification