Airport Security Coordinator

Job Description:

Airport Security Coordinator

Description

POSITION OVERVIEW

Applications Accepted from: All Persons Interested
Division/Section: William P Hobby/Security & Badging
Workdays & Hours*: Shift work; days, evening, and night shifts, including a rotating schedule***weekends and holidays***(Subject to change)

PURPOSE OF DIVISION
The purpose of the Airport Security business unit is to provide a safe and secure environment at William P. Hobby Airport for passengers and employees. The business unit is responsible for Transportation Security Administration (TSA) regulatory compliance. Airport Security will also support and assist Airside and Landside Operations, along with other business units as needed.

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION
The purpose of this position is to ensure all TSA regulatory requirements are met on each assigned shift. The Airport Security Coordinator (ASC) responds to TSA inquiries and interacts with TSA investigators, airline supervisors, and Houston Police Department (HPD) Officers and Supervisors. The position will be part of the unified command group during airport emergencies. The position manages ID badging, access control, permitting, enforcement, and compliance of security functions of William P. Airport according to the Airport Security Plan based on TSA regulatory requirements. This includes implementing work plans based on HAS objectives; resolve citizen, operational, and management issues. The ASC achieves goals, while ensuring resources are utilized appropriately. The ASC contributes to the safe, secure, and efficient operations of the airport through leadership and management of the airport’s security team. The ASC position is operationally and/or functionally focused and is generally responsible for supervising front individual contributors.

The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:
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 of disasters. Reviews airport security programs, security directives, and airport tenant activities for compliance with airport and federal regulations. Manages day-to-day security operations.

• Identifies and anticipates operational, safety and security concerns by inspecting airport facilities and operating areas and monitoring radio communications. Initiates corrective actions and counsel’s airport users, tenants, and employees.
• Creates, revises, and implements operating rules, regulations, standards, and procedures to ensure airport safety. Monitors deviations from federal, state and airport operating rules and regulations.
• Supervises, schedules, assigns work, trains, and evaluates ID Badging/Security employees. Performs operations activities and initiates corrective action for failure to comply with 49 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 1500, the airport security program or other security directives.
• Reviews and monitors the results of access investigations required under CFR Part 1500.
• Initiates corrective actions and counsel’s airport users, tenant, and airline activities not in compliance with airport leases, contracts, standards, policies, and procedures.
• 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.
• Supports operational activities and maintains order during aeronautical-related emergencies, follows the Airport Emergency Plan and other airport rules and regulations.
• Identifies and anticipates operational, safety and security concern, follows the Airport Security Program. Performs security activities and maintains reports.
• 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.
• Acts as liaison with air carrier station managers and ground security coordinators regarding air carrier security issues.
• Documents training and maintains records as required by CFR Part 1500.
• Develops and provides reports for upper management regarding operations/security activities, inspection results and statistics, and violations of airport leases, contracts and standards by tenants and airlines.
• Keeps abreast of existing and new legislation and ensures compliance to federal, state and local requirements. Advises airport management on needed action. Anticipates future legislation.
• Establishes standards for functional area competencies, cooperation, consistency in work outputs, integrity and expected work and customer service behaviors as they related to the required job specifications.
• Participates in developing innovative solutions to complex organizational, administrative problems related to Airport security/safety.
• Oversees the departmental purchasing supply inventories.
• Supervises the issuance of ID badges in accordance with the established Airport Security Program and TSA rules and regulations.
• Resolves ID badging complaints while complying with Airport and TSA security regulations mandates.
• Administers and maintains automated and physical security record systems for security identification media in accordance with established Airport rules and procedures and other Security Programs.
• Contributes to the team effort by performing related duties as needed.

WORKING CONDITIONS

The position occasionally requires stooping or bending. Occasional very light lifting, such as three or four reams of papers or books (up to 20 pounds or an equivalent weight) may be required. There are occasional minor discomforts from exposure to less-than-optimal temperature and air conditions. The position may involve dealing with modestly unpleasant situations, as with occasional exposure to office chemicals and/or extensive use of a video display terminal. Requires the ability to make coordinated gross motor movements in response to changing external stimuli within moderately demanding tolerances; or the ability to make coordinated eye/hand movements on a patterned response space within low tolerance demands with no real speed requirements.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Requires a Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice, Law Enforcement, Aviation Management, Airway Science, Public Administration, Business Administration or a related field.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
Five years of experience in airport operations, airport security or administering provisions of CFR Part 1500 at a medium or large hub airport are required.

Directly related professional experience in a lead or supervisory capacity may be substituted for the education experience on a year-for-year basis.

LICENSE REQUIREMENTS
Requires a valid Class C Texas driver’s license and compliance with the City of Houston’s policy on driving (AP 2-2).

Must be able to pass a criminal background check and obtain and maintain federally mandated security clearances for working at an airport.

PREFERENCES

**Preference shall be given to eligible veteran applicants provided such persons possess the qualifications necessary for competent discharge of the duties involved in the position applied for, such persons are among the most qualified candidates for the position, and all other factors in accordance with Executive Order 1-6.**

GENERAL INFORMATION

SELECTION/SKILLS TESTS REQUIRED

The selection process will involve application review and/or interview. Department may administer skills assessment test.

SAFETY IMPACT POSITION - YES

YES - If yes, this position is subject to random drug testing and if a promotional position, candidate must pass an assignment drug test.

Pay Grade 25

SALARY INFORMATION

Factors used in determining the salary offered include the candidate's qualifications as well as the pay rates of other employees in this classification.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES

Only online applications will be accepted for this City of Houston job and must be received by the Human Resources Department during active posting period. Applications must be submitted online at: www.houstontx.gov .

To view your detailed application status, please log-in to your online profile by visiting: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/houston/default.cfm or call (281-233-1858). If you need login assistance or technical support call 855-524-5627. If you need special services or accommodations, call (281-233-1858). (TTY 7-1-1)

Due to the high volume of applications received, the Hiring Department will contact you directly, should you be selected to advance in our recruitment process.

All new and rehires must pass a pre-employment drug test and are subject to a physical examination and verification of information provided.

Applicants are encouraged to attach a cover letter and resume along with their completed application when applying. For further information pertaining to the Houston Airport System, please visit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EDWLV_sJFoM .

EOE Equal Opportunity Employer
The City of Houston is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.

The city offers a competitive benefits program, including competitively priced health coverage and a defined contribution pension plan. Benefits include:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Wellness
• Supplemental Insurance
• Life insurance
• Long-term disability
• Retirement pension
• 457 deferred compensation plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• 10 days of vacation each year
• 11 city holidays, plus one floating holiday
• Compensable Sick Leave
• Personal Leave
• Flexible schedules
• Hybrid-Telework for eligible positions
• Professional development opportunities
• Transportation/parking plan
• Section 125 pretax deductions
• Dependent Care Reimbursement Plan
• Paid Prenatal, Parental and Infant Wellness Leaves
• Healthcare Flexible Spending Account

For plan details, visit http://www.houstontx.gov/hr/benefits.html

Closing Date/Time: 2/20/2025 11:59 PM Central

Salary:

$75,116.08 - $90,905.62 Annually