Security Supervisor

Menzies Aviation•Nashville, TN

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Security Supervisor oversees airport security operations to protect passengers, employees, aircraft, and airport facilities. The role supervises security personnel, enforces airport security protocols, and ensures compliance with TSA regulations, FAA requirements, and company policies while maintaining a secure and orderly airport environment. The position requires a flexible schedule and work in airport terminals, secured and restricted areas, and security checkpoints. The work environment is fast-paced and safety-sensitive, with high passenger traffic and possible exposure to indoor and outdoor conditions, varying weather, and high-security settings. Duties may include extended periods of monitoring, walking, and standing, and responding quickly to incidents or emergencies. The role may require weekends, overnight shifts, holidays, and overtime. The successful candidate must treat information as confidential, meet requirements to obtain a security-sensitive identification badge, and be able to read, write, understand, carry out instructions, and verbally direct others in English. Good hearing and vision are required. The company emphasizes workplace safety and wellbeing, prohibits substance misuse, and carries out regular testing under its Substance Misuse Policy.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years old.
High school diploma or GED.
At least one year of security, military, law enforcement, or airport security experience.
At least one year of lead or supervisory experience.
Knowledge of TSA regulations, airport security protocols, and emergency procedures.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Strong leadership, communication, and conflict-resolution skills.
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced airport environment.
Ability to work flexible schedules, including nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime.
Ability to read, write, understand, and carry out instructions in English, and to verbally direct in English.
Must meet requirements to obtain a security-sensitive identification badge.
Good hearing and vision.
Treat all information as confidential.
Ability to stand and walk for extended periods and respond quickly to security incidents or emergencies.
Ability to lift, push, and pull up to 50 pounds occasionally.
Ability to work in varying weather conditions and high-security environments.

Nice To Haves

Airline or airport operations leadership experience.

Responsibilities

Supervise daily activities of airport security officers, including door guards, screeners, and patrol personnel.
Monitor compliance with TSA regulations, airport security procedures, and company policies.
Inspect secured and restricted areas to ensure proper access control.
Respond to security incidents, emergencies, and suspicious activity in a timely and professional manner.
Oversee access control systems, badge verification, and entry and exit procedures for secure areas.
Coordinate with airport operations, law enforcement, airline personnel, and emergency response teams.
Investigate security incidents and prepare detailed reports and documentation.
Provide training, coaching, and performance feedback to security staff.
Monitor security equipment, including CCTV, access control, and alarm systems.
Ensure proper staffing levels and assign daily duties and posts to security personnel.
Enforce safety protocols and escalate violations or breaches as required.
Support emergency response procedures, including evacuations and crisis situations.
Maintain accurate logs, reports, and compliance documentation.
Perform other duties as requested.
Take reasonable care of personal and others’ health, safety, and wellbeing and follow workplace health and safety rules and procedures.