Airport Security Compliance Coordinator - Denver International Airport

City and County of Denver•Denver, CO

22h•$31 - $49•Onsite

About The Position

The City and County of Denver is seeking an Airport Security Compliance Coordinator to join the DEN Team at Denver International Airport. This role is part of the Airport Security section within the Airport Operations Division, specifically supporting the Compliance & Enforcement (C&E) team. The coordinator will oversee and manage security guard contract audits to ensure adherence to the Airport Security Program (ASP), TSA regulations, and contract requirements. This position acts as a crucial liaison between DEN Airport Security and its security guard contractors, focusing on compliance monitoring, performance evaluation, stakeholder engagement, invoice review, and administrative support. The ideal candidate is energetic, dependable, positive, and self-motivated, capable of exercising sound judgment in a fast-paced, regulated environment. They will support airport operations, projects, and contracts to promote regulatory compliance, operational efficiency, accountability, and a positive stakeholder experience. Strong communication, analytical, and organizational skills are essential, along with adaptability to changing priorities and exceptional attention to detail.

Requirements

Graduation from high school or the possession of a GED, HiSET or TASC Certificate.
Two (2) years of experience coordinating and performing technical security duties on a variety of issues as needed in retail, food and beverage, commercial property, car rental, parking and ground transportation businesses, airline affairs, or a related industry.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office products, including PowerPoint, Teams, Excel, Word, and Outlook with the ability to prepare professional reports and presentations.
Strong attention to detail, with excellent time management and decision-making skills, with the ability to prioritize multiple assignments and make sound decisions in a fast-paced environment.
Experience interpreting and working with contracts, policies, procedures and regulatory requirements while ensuring contract compliance and accountability.
The ability to build collaborative relationships with contractors, stakeholders, and regulatory partners while effectively communicating expectations and resolving issues.
Demonstrated initiative with a continuous improvement mindset, identifying opportunities to enhance processes, increase efficiency, and improve contractor performance.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to evaluate trends, identify compliance concerns, and develop recommendations.
Adaptability and the ability to support the implementation of new procedures, operational changes and security technologies.
Reliable and dependable, with excellent attendance, a positive outlook, a willingness to learn, and a commitment to providing exceptional service.
Valid Driver's License at the time of application.
FBI criminal background check is required.
Must report any felony convictions and/or moving violations to maintain clearance.

Nice To Haves

One (1) year of the appropriate type and level of experience may be substituted for each required year of post-high school education.

Responsibilities

Coordinates functional activities of the airport Security Guard contracts to ensure adherence to the Airport Security Program, TSA regulations, Denver Municipal Airport System Rules and Regulations, and the contracts.
Ensure contract compliance by observing, testing, and auditing guards.
Supports the oversight of Security Guard contracts by analyzing performance data, conducting observations, audits, inspections, field testing, attending events requiring guards, invoice reviews, and providing recommendations to improve contractor performance and regulatory compliance.
Supports contractor training related to contract requirements, the implementation of new procedures, operational changes, and the deployment of new security technologies to ensure consistent compliance and effective operations.
Develops program objectives, post orders, work plans, priorities, strategies, corrective action recommendations, and process improvements to address compliance issues and support informed leadership decision-making.
Prepares reports, briefings, correspondence, metrics, trend analyses, and other documentation to evaluate progress, document accomplishments, identify patterns, and provide operational and statistical information for management use.
Attends meetings with contract management, program managers and other airport personnel.
Communicate with a wide range of city staff and management, outside agencies, consultants, contractors, vendors, community/business groups, and the general public to share information and resolve problems or issues.
Serves as a liaison between Airport Security and the security contractor, while coordinating with Airport Operations federal agencies, City departments, consultants, vendors, business partners, and the public to communicate expectations, resolve operational issues, and support DEN projects and initiatives.
Assists with special projects, including the annual aviation security exercise, TSA audits and inspections, large scale airport events and other airport security initiatives.
Assist guard contract with providing access and canceling access when appropriate through IDMS.
Review of CCTV to evaluate guard performance.

Benefits

Competitive pay
Great benefits
A guaranteed life-long monthly pension, once vested after 5 years of service
457B Retirement Plan
140 hours of PTO earned within first year
12 paid holidays
1 personal holiday
1 Wellness Day
1 volunteer day per year
Competitive medical, dental and vision plans effective within 1 month of start date