Public Safety & Security Deputy Director Aviation Department

City of Phoenix (AZ)•Phoenix, AZ

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About The Position

The Deputy Aviation Director of Public Safety and Security provides strategic direction and leadership overseeing the day-to-day management of the Airport¿s Security Badging & Compliance programs, the Airport Command Center, Emergency Preparedness, Airport Duty Manager, and the Airport Safety Management System programs. This position also provides strategic direction to the Phoenix Police Airport Bureau and Phoenix Fire Sky Harbor District partners; serves as the liaison with the TSA, FAA, CBP, FBI, and other law enforcement on airport safety and security related topics; and is the airport liaison with federal, state, and local governmental emergency response agencies. This assignment requires a high degree of communication and collaboration with all Aviation Department divisions such as Operations, Technology, and Facilities & Services; Airport Police and Fire Department representatives, Federal Partners (TSA, FAA, FBI, CBP) and various City departments. This Deputy Director must have the ability to create (structure and organize) the division for optimal performance based on sound security-based practices. The Deputy Aviation Director of Public Safety and Security reports to the Assistant Aviation Director/Chief Operating Officer. Work requires a considerable amount of managerial skill, technical knowledge in the area of safety and security practices, teamwork, and effective decision making. This position may have other duties and management responsibilities assigned.

Requirements

Five years of experience in performing aviation management.
Three years of experience in staff management, including experience working with union representative work groups.
A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in public or business administration, security studies, aviation, law enforcement, or related field; Master's preferred.
Other combinations of experience and education which meet the minimum requirements may be substituted.
All finalists for positions are subject to a criminal background check applicable to the department or position.
Some positions require the use of personal or City vehicles on City business. Individuals must be physically capable of operating the vehicles safely, possess a valid driver's license and have an acceptable driving record. Use of a personal vehicle for City business will be prohibited if the employee is not authorized to drive a City vehicle or if the employee does not have personal insurance coverage.
The following list is not all inclusive but are TSA general factors for disqualification of employment for working at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport. Other factors will be assessed that may also lead to disqualification. Qualified candidates should consider these factors when applying. Aviation Employment Disqualifiers
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The City job description can be found here.

Nice To Haves

Large hub airport operations, facilities, public safety and security and/or emergency management experience.
AAAE credentials (AAE, CM, ACE, etc.).
NIMS core curriculum certifications (Incident Commander, Operations Section Chief).
Possession of or ability to obtain a Secret Level Security Clearance.
Experience in: Continuity of operations planning, preparedness, response, and recovery to crisis/emergency events.
Working in or overseeing an emergency operations center.
Records management systems and employment background screening.
Business continuity strategies in emergency preparedness, crisis management, and disaster recovery.
Conducting audits, and safety/security risk, threat, and vulnerability assessments for the purpose of continuous improvement.

Benefits

Traditional pension with employer and employee contributions, click here for more details: Pension Information
401(a) and 457 plans with employer contributions
Choice of generous medical HMO, PPO, or HSA/HDHP plans
Medical enrollment includes a monthly $150 City contribution to a Post-Employment Health Plan
Wellness incentive of up to $720 annually
Dental, vision, and life insurance options
Employer paid long-term disability
Free Bus/light rail pass
Tuition reimbursement program up to $6,500 per year
Paid time off includes 13.5 paid holidays, 12 vacation days, and 15 sick days and personal leave days
Paid Parental Leave for eligible employees up to 480 hours (12 weeks) of paid leave for the birth, adoption, or foster care placement of a child during a 12-month period
Federal Student Loan Forgiveness offered through Savi