Aviation Security Analyst (9212) – SFO – (A00030)

City and County of San Francisco•San Francisco, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a Citywide Exam posting. Your application to this posting is an application to take a citywide exam. If you pass the exam, you will be emailed your score and ranking on the eligible candidate list. When a department has an open position with this job classification, they will use this eligible list to hire for that position. Departments will contact candidates from this list to gauge interest in their specific roles. San Francisco International Airport (SFO) is one of the most dynamic and consequential airports in the world, serving as the primary international gateway to Northern California and Silicon Valley. As an enterprise department of the City and County of San Francisco, SFO welcomes over 54 million guests annually and offers nonstop service to more than 140 destinations worldwide on 50+ airlines. SFO is far more than a transportation hub. It is a recognized leader in environmental sustainability, equity, arts and culture, and forward-thinking infrastructure. With approximately 1,900 City employees and a broader community of more than 25,000 workers across airlines, concessionaires, and partners, SFO generates significant economic vitality across the Bay Area region. Our mission is to deliver an airport experience where people and our planet come first. Our core values of Safety and Security, Teamwork, Excellence, Care, and Equity guide everything we do as we build a supportive, purpose-driven workplace where all employees can thrive. SFO is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace. We welcome candidates of all backgrounds, identities, and lived experiences. Applicants are considered regardless of race, sex, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, military and veteran status, or other protected category under applicable law. Under general supervision, the 9212 Aviation Security Analyst performs routine and special-emphasis security checks of terminal and gate boarding areas, cargo facilities, airport tenant leasehold, and perimeter fencing. This position will be instrumental in ensuring compliance with Airport and Transportation Security Regulations. This position responds to and investigates security incidents and access control alarms, issues admonishments for safety and security violations, ensures compliance with and enforces proper procedures, and works within the Security Operations Center (SOC) performing Closed-Circuit Television (CCTV) and access control system monitoring and surveillance. As a team member of SFO, you will embrace SFO’s core values and SFO’s Racial Equity Action Plan.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent (GED or High School Proficiency Examination)
Two (2) years of safety and/or security operations experience at an airport, airbase, airline, military base, or an emergency communications dispatch center, of which six (6) months must include recent aviation security experience.
Six months of recent aviation security experience must have included experience analyzing aviation security-related data and developing recommendations in Aviation Security, including the composition of related letters, memoranda, and reports
Possession of or ability to obtain a valid California Class C driver license prior to employment.

Nice To Haves

Working knowledge of CFR Part 1542
Working knowledge of CCTV, video analytics, security systems, and surveillance skills
Ability to work for extended periods of time with CCTV and computer systems
Excellent customer service skills
Excellent interpersonal skills with ability to remain calm in high stress environments
Aviation security experience within the last three (3) years analyzing aviation security-related data and developing recommendations in Aviation Security, including the composition of related letters, memoranda, and reports

Responsibilities

Inspect and evaluate Airport and tenant facilities, access controls, barriers, fences, and lighting for compliance with Airport and Transportation Security Regulations; suspend operations when unsecured conditions are discovered and reopen operations when inspection indicates unsecured conditions have been rectified.
Ensure compliance with and enforce proper procedures for Airport’s Access Control System to prevent unauthorized and/or unescorted access to the Sterile Secured and Air Operations Area (AOA); verify proper Airport identification media.
Work within Security Operations Center (SOC) performing Closed-Circuit Television (CCTV) and access control system monitoring and surveillance ensuring compliance with Transportation Security Association (TSA) and Airport Regulations.
Respond to and investigate security breaches and violations; conduct interviews; recommend corrective action, prepare, and file appropriate reports and conduct follow-up inspections; make assessments of modifications completed.
Issue admonishments for safety and security violations; maintain and update admonishment database.
Conduct routine and special-emphasis security checks of terminal and gate boarding areas, cargo facilities, airport tenant leasehold, and perimeter fencing; respond to and investigate security calls and access control alarms.
Oversee security operations for construction projects, special events, and other special security operations to ensure compliance with the Airport Security Program (ASP); provide proper security materials and conduct briefings to appropriate entities.
Monitor the procedures and operations of air carriers and tenants with security responsibilities over Exclusive Areas as established by agreement with the Airport.
Provide Airport staff and aviation and non-aviation tenants with regulatory information and guidance.
Respond and assist in all security emergencies and crises such as Explosive Device threats, air piracy, and terrorism.
Prepare informational and operational reports.
Provide special administrative or management assistance to Airport Security Coordinator in support of the Airport Security Program (ASP); may be assigned temporarily to the duties of an Operations Supervisor, as necessary; evaluate and recommend new security systems and technology.
Develop training programs, standard operating procedures, and other related programs as directed by the supervisor; may be required to speak in front of groups and/or provide operations-related training to airline tenants, service companies, or other aeronautical or non-aeronautical users.
Perform other functions outlined in the 9212 job classification.