Aviation Security Manager , North America Aviation Security

Amazon • San Bernardino, CA

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About The Position

The Amazon Aviation Security (AvSec) team is seeking an enthusiastic AvSec
Manager to provide leadership, and oversight for Amazon Air’s (AIR) cargo
transportation business. The AvSec Manager will be responsible for defining and
driving new initiatives for the transportation supply chain involving Amazon
owned and third-party (3P) delivery methods. This includes independently
determining risk-based security standards, exercising discretion in interpreting
and applying airport and federal regulations, and making decisions regarding
compliance approaches and standardized processes. The AvSec Manager serves as
the interface between AIR and AvSec leadership, and will be responsible for
exercising independent judgment in identifying, reporting, and leading the
correction of non-compliances and deficiencies. The successful candidate will
serve as a point of contact for regulatory engagement, lead the correction of
non-compliance with established security policies and procedures, and develop
and improve processes to ensure operational integrity, owning goals and
performance targets for their respective region.
The AvSec Manager supports the AIR operation program as the subject matter
expert on interpreting, implementing, and validating security requirements, to
ensure associates, 3P vendors, visitors, and assets (people, property, and data)
are secure and the organization is prepared to properly respond to various
security related incidents. The candidate must have a demonstrated ability to
exercise independent judgement, utilize their security expertise and management
strength to challenge conventional wisdom, think strategically, and communicate
effectively.
The AvSec Manager will ensure the security of Amazon's associates, assets and
data at an AIR Cargo facility. You will lead site compliance with TSA
regulations, Amazon Policies and Procedures, and local regulations. A successful
candidate will leverage their subject matter expertise to assess brand and
regulatory risk factors and evaluate opportunities to improve compliance and
mitigate discovered risks. You will use independent judgment to investigate
cases that would expose the company to regulatory risk, and make recommendations
based on an assessment of the risk. This includes developing and driving
engagement strategies for Amazon associates and leaders, to drive compliance. A
successful candidate will become a subject matter expert on site security
infrastructure, policies and procedures, and regulatory compliance. AvSec is a
liaison with any law enforcement or government/regulatory officials that visit
the site.
Beyond day-to-day operations, you'll contribute to strategic security
initiatives. You'll analyze incident trends to identify systemic issues,
participate in regional security planning discussions, provide input on policy
development, and help shape AvSec's approach to emerging aviation security
challenges. This role provides a pathway to develop strategic thinking skills
while maintaining strong tactical execution.

Requirements

• Experience handling confidential information
• Experience in a combination of the following domains: corporate security management, transportation/supply chain operations or aviation security
• Experience with all Microsoft Office applications
• 3+ years of experience in a security or investigations related field or related Bachelor degree.
• This role is regulated by the TSA and is subject to requirements imposed by the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) because the role will require access to U.S. CBP-regulated areas. Successful candidates must therefore complete all screenings prescribed by the TSA and the U.S. CBP.
• Individuals hired into this position will have unescorted access privileges to airport security identification display areas (SIDA). For this reason, eligibility for this role will be limited to individuals who pass a security screening, as required by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of Homeland Security (DHS), and TSA (as applicable).
• This position may be subject to Department of Transportation (DOT) drug and alcohol testing. Federal law requires Amazon to determine an applicant's history of DOT drug and/or alcohol violation(s) or refusal(s) to test before hiring applicant into a safety-sensitive position.
• This position requires an employee’s full and unimpaired skills and judgment to safely execute their job duties to ensure the safety and security of Amazon AIR personnel, third-party contractors, Airport personnel, cargo, and equipment. This position is therefore designated as a safety sensitive position and is subject to mandatory pre-employment and, where permitted, post-hire drug testing.

Nice To Haves

• 5+ years of aviation regulatory compliance experience
• 5+ years of conducting workplace risk investigations experience
• Experience developing strategies that influence leadership decisions at the organizational level
• Experience handling ambiguous or undefined challenges through strong problem solving abilities
• Experience with process improvements (Lean Six Sigma and/or Kaizen)
• Experience with physical security control and surveillance systems
• Experience in conducting investigative work, including claimant, witness, and target employee interviews, investigative data analysis, and production of investigative documentation
• Ability to assess risks and challenge current practices to develop and deliver innovative solutions to meet or exceed the customer expectations.
• Business Continuity experience.

Responsibilities

• Prioritizing team resources and tasks in order to meet AvSec’s targets and goals in an ambiguous environment.
• Lead the business to meet aviation security best practices, regulatory compliance, serving as a subject matter expert in aviation security.
• Hiring and developing the right workforce strategy to meet long-term process targets.
• Identifying and analyzing gaps in compliance with security procedures and regulatory standards, physical security design standards and policies and leading Security Management Systems (SeMS) processes for risk mitigation.
• Developing new and evaluating existing security standards by establishing workflows, Service Level Agreements (SLAs) and operational excellence mechanisms to ensure customer outcomes are data driven, measured and validated.
• Set and clarify requirements and expectations with associates and leadership at each facility.
• Create security and quality initiatives that continuously improve processes and mitigate deficiencies.
• Provide job-specific training to associates and oversee staffing qualifications and ensure required levels are maintained.
• Work closely with site leaders and support staff to ensure on-going support for AIR security initiatives and policies.
• Work closely with AIR regional leadership and 3P service providers.
• Manage timely, ethical, and professional investigations into security incidents and violations.
• Serve as Amazon’s representative for Transportation Security Administration (TSA) inspections and inquiries; investigate allegations of regulatory violations and mitigate regulatory enforcement.
• Utilize Security Management Systems (SeMS) to identify the root cause for failures and develop mitigating actions to reduce risk.
• Conduct visits, assessments, and audits of processes and records.
• Implement security and shrinkage control programs to protect assets from loss due to internal/external theft and operational issues.
• This role covers a 24/7 operation and you must be able to work all shifts, including nights, weekends and holidays shifts as necessary.

Benefits

• health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage)
• 401(k) matching
• paid time off
• parental leave

What This Job Offers

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