Security & Public Safety Analyst I

San Diego County Regional Airport Authority•San Diego, CA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Security & Public Safety Analyst I provides specialized support for aviation security programs, public safety initiatives, and emergency response activities at San Diego International Airport. The role supports responses to and coordination of security events, monitors operational compliance, and helps ensure airport practices align with applicable regulations, standards, mandates, and organizational requirements. The position is part of the Aviation & Public Safety Department and works in a dynamic airport environment with internal departments and external partners, including airlines, tenants, contractors, the TSA, law enforcement, public safety agencies, and first responders. The role coordinates daily aviation security, public safety, and landside operational activities; applies security and emergency plans and procedures; administers access requirements; and responds to security incidents, emergencies, drills, and operational disruptions. It conducts assessments, inspections, tests, and compliance reviews, supports stakeholder coordination and corrective actions, and assists with the development and continuous improvement of programs, procedures, reports, training materials, systems, and infrastructure. Regular operation of Airport Authority vehicles throughout both landside and airside areas is an essential function.

Requirements

Graduation from a four-year college or university with a degree in aviation management, public administration, security or emergency management, or a closely related field; and one year of progressively responsible administrative and/or programmatic experience in aviation security and/or emergency preparedness; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
Maintain a valid driver’s license and the ability to maintain insurability under the Authority’s vehicle insurance policy.
Successfully complete a fingerprint-based background investigation, training, and testing required for employment and operation of Authority and San Diego County physical security, surveillance, radio, and telecommunications equipment.
Maintain a valid California driver’s license, an acceptable driving record, and compliance with traffic laws, safety regulations, and Airport Authority vehicle-use policies.
Demonstrate proficiency in verbal and written communication, including constructing and presenting compelling information.
Demonstrate diplomacy and discretion when handling sensitive, complex, and confidential issues.
Use MS Office Suite proficiently and have knowledge of access control technology.
Demonstrate collaboration and ability to build and maintain stakeholder relationships.
Demonstrate critical analysis, root-cause identification, problem-solving, and conflict-resolution abilities.
Demonstrate attention to detail, organizational ability, sound judgment, self-motivation, and ability to complete assignments and meet commitments.
Support change efforts and deliver targeted results to specification and on schedule.

Nice To Haves

AAAE CM or AAE certification.
ACE Security certification.
U.S. Airport Professional (USAP) certification.

Responsibilities

Coordinate daily aviation security, public safety, and landside operational activities to maintain compliance with local, state, and federal requirements.
Coordinate airport and employee security matters and apply emergency plans, Airport Security Program requirements, certification manual provisions, and operational procedures.
Administer and enforce access requirements for security-controlled and other operational areas.
Respond to, coordinate, and help resolve security incidents, drills, emergency and disaster preparedness activities, crisis situations, security breaches, alarm activations, accidents, evacuations, power outages, crowd-control events, threats, medical emergencies, and irregular operations.
Serve in an assigned Airport Commander or incident coordination role during security events in accordance with established plans, procedures, and delegated authority.
Interpret and apply applicable regulations, mandates, programs, policies, procedures, and operational initiatives; serve as a technical resource in assigned areas.
Conduct security and safety assessments, inspections, tests, compliance reviews, and outreach activities.
Represent the Authority and deliver presentations on aviation security, public safety, emergency preparedness, and related programs.
Develop and maintain productive relationships with internal and external stakeholders; coordinate solutions, corrective actions, operational issue resolution, projects, and initiatives.
Issue Notices of Violation, document findings, and recommend remedial or corrective actions in accordance with Authority programs and procedures.
Communicate operational advisories, resolve issues within assigned authority, facilitate decision-making, and support implementation and acceptance of programs and initiatives.
Monitor and coordinate tenant, contractor, and service-provider activities for compliance with applicable requirements.
Assist with the development, implementation, evaluation, and continuous improvement of aviation security, public safety, emergency preparedness, and operational programs.
Research, analyze, prepare, and recommend improvements to programs, procedures, practices, documents, reports, data, budgets, training materials, systems, and airport infrastructure.
Maintain awareness of regulatory developments, industry practices, emerging threats, technologies, and operational trends.
Operate Authority vehicles throughout the SAN campus, including landside and airside environments, to conduct inspections, respond to calls, perform field assessments, support emergency operations, and carry out daily responsibilities.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

14 paid holidays.
18–33 days of vacation (PTO).
Parental and childcare benefits.
Salary continuance for family and parental leave.
Tuition reimbursement.
Retirement plan options, including a comprehensive pension plan and a 457 defined contribution plan.
Annual employer-funded Lifestyle Spending Account.
Multiple on-site gyms.
Outdoor workspaces.
Access to financial wellness advisors.
Scenic walking trails near campus.
Supportive wellness package.