ASSISTANT DIRECTOR

Covenant • Denver, CO

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Covenant Aviation Security (CAS) has an opening for an Assistant Director at the Airport. Covenant is the premier provider of transportation security services to a number of airport authorities, select airlines and the federal government. We are responsible for the day-to-day security functions aimed at protecting the traveling public and the airport as a whole. Join our Team and be part of this important mission!

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in security or related field or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.
• Three (3) years experience managing security in a Part 1542 regulated airport or other government facility where security guards were employed.
• Skills necessary to develop and implement staffing plans.
• Proven ability in realizing balance sheet and bottom-line results for optimal profitability and market presence.
• Demonstrated ability to encourage and enhance strong customer-focused security service culture, implement lean operational techniques to reduce cost, increase customer satisfaction, and enhance quality in service.
• Strong oral and written interpersonal communications skills.

Nice To Haves

• Aviation, law enforcement or security operations experience highly desirable.
• AAAE Airport Certified Employee (ACE) Security Certification at time of hire is highly desirable but required within (2) years of hire.

Responsibilities

• Defines and oversees security operations through subordinate operation managers, who direct the security workforce.
• Evaluates the programs supervised to ensure mission accomplishment and priorities; procedural policy and compliance; and technical competence.
• Plans and organizes the most efficient use of resources to meet these requirements through development and analysis of employee work schedules.
• Performs the full-range of both administrative and technical supervision, including assigning work, planning and scheduling work, approving leave, assessing employee performance, and making selections and promotions.
• Hears and resolves complaints from employees; takes disciplinary action; identifies training and developmental needs; improves quality and service performance; develops and is accountable for goals and objectives.
• Assists in developing budgets; directs major program segments; approves awards and other personnel actions; and makes decisions on work problems and recommendations.
• Responds to a very complex working environment including dealing directly with all levels of security management, Airport Authority, law enforcement, labor relations, Federal and State regulatory agencies, airline-contracted personnel, and local government officials.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager