Security & Public Safety Analyst - Veteran Fellowship

San Diego County Regional Airport Authority • San Diego, CA

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Aviation Security & Public Safety Department is seeking a Security & Public Safety Analyst with a strategic focus on compliance, coordination, and operational excellence. In this critical role, you will help safeguard one of the nation’s busiest single-runway airports by leading daily security operations and advancing emergency preparedness efforts. Your work will ensure alignment with federal, state, and local safety regulations while driving initiatives that strengthen security response and emergency readiness. As part of our mission-driven team, you will work on essential programs such as the Authority’s Notice of Violation (NOV) Program, support emergency planning and drills, and maintain compliance with FAA Part 139 requirements. You’ll also play a key role in commercial enforcement activities, ensuring operational integrity across landside operations. This position offers the opportunity to collaborate with regulatory and enforcement partners, contribute to innovative safety initiatives, and make a meaningful impact on a dynamic public service environment. We deeply value the unique strengths veterans bring—such as precision, accountability, and clear communication—and will leverage these qualities as you work closely with stakeholders to protect our airport community. If you’re ready to transition to the civilian workforce and combine strategic thinking with hands-on problem-solving in a role that truly matters, we invite you to apply and join us in shaping the future of aviation safety.

Requirements

• Relationship & Interpersonal Skills – Cultivates interpersonal rapport and trust, both up and down, by exhibiting consistency and reliability; demonstrated awareness of others’ needs.
• Collaboration and Initiative : - Excel in a team-oriented environment, while also demonstrating the ability to work independently and take the initiative to coordinate and manage projects from start to finish.
• Critical Thinking & Problem Solving – Analize complex date, identify trends, and develop actionable insights for strategic decision making.
• Influence – Communicates and writes proficiently to gain others’ support for ideas, proposals, projects, and solutions; articulates clear rationale in discussion of the benefits and drawbacks of various options.
• Communication - Communicate clearly and professionally, both verbally and in writing, to support collaboration across departments, document project status, and engage stakeholders.
• Integrity - Exercises diplomacy and discretion in dealing with highly sensitive, complex, and confidential issues and situations.
• Leveraging Technology - Effectively uses and generates information electronically, integrates technology solutions and systems.
• A minimum of three (3) years of active duty or mobilized reserve duty service.
• Documentation of an honorable discharge (DD214) from active or reserve status within the last year must be submitted with your application.
• Maintain a valid driver’s license and the ability to maintain insurability under the Authority’s vehicle insurance policy.
• Successful completion of 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.
• Driving is an Essential Function This role requires regular driving as a critical part of performing work-related duties, specifically involving the operation of Airport Authority vehicles. A valid California driver’s license is required, along with strict adherence to all traffic laws and safety regulations. Applicants must maintain an acceptable driving record to operate Authority vehicles. Compliance with Airport Authority vehicle use policies, including safety protocols and reporting requirements, is mandatory. Applicants must acknowledge that driving Airport Authority vehicles is an essential function of this role.

Responsibilities

• Security Operations - Support routine daily tasks to ensure smooth operations. Maintaining and updating security program databases and tracking systems, processing security badge applications, and managing access control records. Complete security incident reports, conduct routine facility inspections, and prepare standard security reports and data summaries. Track security training completion and certification renewals, organize and file Airport Security Program (ASP) documentation, and assist with scheduling and coordinating security assessments and audits.
• Emergency Preparedness Support - Maintain and update Airport Emergency Plan (AEP) documentation and distribution records, enter and manage data for emergency preparedness activities. This includes supporting coordination and documentation of emergency preparedness exercises and drills, such as table-top and full-scale events. Track completion of PREP and Incident Support Team training, maintain certification logs, and conduct routine checks and inventory of Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs), ensure maintenance or replacement as needed. Maintain emergency equipment inventories, coordinate logistics for meetings and training sessions, and assist with developing and distributing educational materials for airport staff and stakeholders.
• Landside Operations Support - Process and track commercial vehicle citations and violations, maintain commercial operator permit and compliance records, and enter citation data to generate enforcement activity reports. Monitor TNC and charter operator violations, update and maintain commercial enforcement databases, and prepare routine enforcement summary reports. Track permit expiration dates and send renewal notifications, coordinate administrative tasks for commercial enforcement operations, organize operator files and documentation, and process fee payments while maintaining accurate revenue tracking records.
• Operational Driving: Operate and drive Authority vehicles to different areas of the SAN campus to conduct inspections and trainings.

Benefits

• You will enjoy 14 paid holidays, 18 – 33 days of vacation (PTO), parental and child care benefits, salary continuance for family & parental leave, tuition reimbursement, ensure your future with our retirement plan options including our comprehensive pension plan and 457 defined contribution plan.
• Plus, take advantage of our annual employer-funded Lifestyle Spending Account, designed to support your personal development and growth activities—and much more!
• Take advantage of multiple on-site gyms with regular fitness classes, outdoor working areas, fitness discounts for all levels and goals, monthly fruit deliveries, rewards for volunteer time, financial wellness advisors, and a campus with easy access to some of San Diego's best walking trails.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees