Security Manager

Covenant • Salt Lake City, UT

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Covenant Aviation Security (CAS) has an opening for a Site Security Manager in the Salt Lake City, UT area. The position is contingent upon contract award. This position is responsible for directing and implementing all assigned functional security programs related to 49 CFR Part 1542 for airport security functions. The Manager frequently interacts within the airport community including, but not limited to the airport authority, airlines, TSA, law enforcement, and local government officials.

Requirements

• US citizen, U. S. National or Lawful Permanent Resident
• Bachelor’s degree in security or related field or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.
• Within the past five (5) years, must have experience managing a security or screening operation, preferably at a 49 CFR Part 1542 regulated airport or other government facility where security guards were employed.
• Professional knowledge of the aviation industry sufficient to provide direction to meet and exceed client expectations for implementing security operations.
• 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.
• Preferably 49 CFR Part 1542 experience.
• AAAE Airport Certified Employee (ACE) Security Certification at time of hire is highly desirable but required within six months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Directing and implementing all assigned functional security programs related to 49 CFR Part 1542 for airport security functions.
• Defining and overseeing security operations through subordinate Supervisors, who direct the security workforce.
• Evaluating supervised programs to ensure mission accomplishment and priorities, procedural policy and compliance, and technical competence.
• Planning and organizing the most efficient use of resources to meet requirements through development and analysis of employee work schedules.
• Performing 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.
• Hearing and resolving complaints from employees, taking disciplinary action, identifying training and developmental needs, improving quality and service performance, and developing and being accountable for goals and objectives.
• Assisting in developing budgets, directing major program segments, approving awards and other personnel actions, and making decisions on work problems and recommendations.
• Responding 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