SITE MANAGER- PORTLAND

Covenant • Portland, OR

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Covenant Aviation Security (CAS) has a potential opening for a Site Security Manager in the Portland, OR area. 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. Must have airport experience.

Requirements

• US citizen, U. S. National or Lawful Permanent Resident
• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution and five (5) years of experience in aviation or security management, including two (2) years at an airport regulated under 49 CFR Part 1542.
• Seven (7) years of aviation/security management experience may be substituted for a Bachelor’s Degree.
• Must maintain a Supervisory and Executive Manager Certification from the Oregon Department of Public Safety Standards and Training (DPSST).
• 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

• Airport experience
• 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 one (1) year of hire.

Responsibilities

• Defines and oversees security operations through subordinate Supervisors, who direct the security workforce.
• Evaluates supervised programs to ensure mission accomplishment and priorities, procedural policy and compliance, and technical competence.
• Plans and organizes the most efficient use of resources to meet requirements through development and analysis of employee work schedules.
• Performs 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.
• Hears and resolves complaints from employees, takes disciplinary action, identifies training and developmental needs, and improves quality and service performance.
• Develops and is accountable for goals and objectives.
• Assists in developing budgets, directing major program segments, approving awards and other personnel actions, and making decisions on work problems and recommendations.
• Responds 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