Job Description

 Overview

The Manager-Aviation Security oversee, manages, and coordinates regulatory security practices at Dallas Love Field. Provides leadership and oversight for security training, security compliance, and security enforcement.

Essential Functions

1. Manages the daily operations and activities of the airport security personnel; responds to and manages security questions, concerns, or issues and provides concise and clear direction; maintains open line of communications to ensure potential security issues or threats are handled.
2. Reviews, evaluates, and monitors new and existing Transportation Security Administration Security Directives, National Amendments, and Information Circulars; reviews potential changes to identify concerns or problems; ensures changes are made by the Airport security staff to ensure the airport remains in compliance.
3. Conducts, performs, and reviews security audits; supports audits performed by Airport Security staff for accuracy and continued compliance with TSA regulatory requirements.
4. Oversee and manage construction projects for the airport; reviews security plans for construction proposals to ensure plans meet with TSA approval and regulations.
5. Serves as the Airport Security Coordinator and acts as the airport's primary and immediate contact for security-related activities and communications with the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) and must be available on a 24-hour basis.
6. Ensures that the Airport Security Program (ASP) remains up-to-date and that all information within that document meets TSA regulatory requirements.
7. Leads, Oversees, and manages the activities of 8 security compliance positions within the security network; provides quality control, compliance management, and performance feedback.
8. Monitors and audits the operations of the Badge Office to ensure that processes and procedures continue to remain in compliance with TSA regulatory requirements; serving as the primary contact for any regulatory non-compliance issues that involve either the security compliance or the security badging offices.
9. Works with TSA to review and authorize submission of any temporary or permanent amendments to the approved security program.
10. Develops RFPs and reviews submitted RFPs for future and existing contracts; investigates contractual issues or concerns regarding contract security guard and access control maintenance contracts.
11. Monitors, manages, and coordinates the security division budget; determines necessary funding for system and security upgrades.
12. Perform all other work as needed or assigned.

Knowledge and Skills

1. Knowledge of Airport Security Administration
2. Knowledge of Security regulatory agencies, regulations, standards, ordinances, and directives.
3. Knowledge of the RFP process and contract writing.
4. Knowledge of project management.
5. Knowledge of security compliance assessment processes.
6. Knowledge of TSA and activities.
7. Ability to oversee and manage a wide range of aviation security programs and directives.
8. Ability to monitor security compliance across large organizations.
9. Ability to implement security changes and updates across multi-faceted security system.
10. Ability to handle security issues with professionalism and tact.
11. Ability to interpret, communicate, and implement federal requirements among diverse groups of people.
12. Ability to develop and implement budget.
13. Communicating effectively both verbally and in writing.
14. Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION: 

• Bachelor's degree in Aviation, Business, Public Administration, Criminal Justice, Emergency Preparedness, Hospitality, Marketing, Psychology, Sociology, Management, or Equivalent.

EXPERIENCE:  

• Three (3) years of experience in aviation, airport operations, airport badging, auditor, airport facility inspections, or airport/airline security                                                        

 AND

•  Two (2) years of supervisory/managerial level experience with responsibility for training and/or development/implementation of policies and procedures. (This experience may be included in the required experience listed above.)

 EQUIVALENCIES:

• High school diploma or GED plus seven (7) years of the required experience including two (2) years of supervisory/ managerial level experience will meet the education and experience requirements.
• An associate degree in a specified field plus five (5) years of the required experience including two (2) years of supervisory/managerial level experience will meet the education and experience requirements.
• A master's degree (or higher) in any field plus one (1) year of the required experience will meet the education and experience requirements. 

LICENSE:

• Valid driver's license and good driving record. 

OTHER REQUIREMENT:   

• Must pass Transportation Security Administration (TSA) background check. 

Salary Range
$73,584.79 - $91,980.98

The salary listed on this job post is the starting salary range; the amount offered will depend upon qualifications.

The City of Dallas is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity at all levels of its workforce.

About City of Dallas, Department of Aviation

The City of Dallas owns and operates Dallas Love Field, one of the finest general-purpose airports in the world. The airfield is located seven miles northwest of the downtown central business district and is managed by the City's Department of Aviation.Dallas Love Field provides the best that can be offered in a convenient, efficient airport, serving both commercial airline and corporate user needs. Located in the heart of Dallas, Herb Kelleher Way (formerly Cedar Springs Road) at Mockingbird, the airfield is 20 minutes from the Downtown Convention Center, West End, Infomart, and the Dallas Market Center.Love Field is self-supported through reasonable user fees and charges, with no cost to the taxpayer. Activities at Love Field generate funds that contribute to the local tax base. The airport serves another important function in the community as an essential employer and service provider to the businesses and citizens of Dallas.Love Field is fully equipped with all of the necessary aeronautical lighting, airport marking and air navigation radio aids to ensure its accessibility to aircraft even under highly adverse weather conditions. Its long parallel runways are enhanced with stat...e of the art visual approach lighting aids and four instrument landing systems. Love Field also has a crosswind runway. Other features include surveillance radar services, a windshear warning system and an FAA air traffic control tower that provides services 24 hours a day.Seven full service fixed base operators (FBOs) at Love Field provide general aviation users with a wide variety of services including fuel, maintenance, hangar rentals, and charters. FBOs at Love Field are well equipped to handle executive needs providing first class amenities such as meeting rooms, car rentals, limousine service and restaurants. Love Field is served by Southwest Airlines, Virgin America Airlines, Delta Airlines, and Alaska Airlines.Love Field serves as the front door to Dallas for seven million passengers a year providing a vital link in the economy of the City of Dallas, the region and the nation.

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