SITE MANAGER- PORTLAND

Covenant Aviation Security•Portland, OR

2d•$90,000 - $110,000•Onsite

About The Position

America’s largest privately owned company dedicated exclusively to aviation security. Our services include passenger, baggage, cargo, and employee screening, external/internal airport patrols, access control, air carrier security services, and more. Covenant Aviation Security, LLC has provided over 35 million hours of aviation security services. Covenant was founded in 1992 to provide highly trained and motivated protective security forces to government agencies and select commercial customers. Building on Covenant's reputation for first class delivery of high-quality service and cost-effective contract administration, Covenant has enjoyed substantial growth while maintaining an unparalleled commitment to performance. 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.
Maintain a Supervisory and Executive Manager Certification from the Oregon Department of Public Safety Standards and Training (DPSST).
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.
Available to work various shifts, weekends and holidays.

Nice To Haves

Airport experience
Aviation, law enforcement, or security operations experience highly desirable.
Professional knowledge of the aviation industry sufficient to provide direction to meet and exceed client expectations for implementing security operations.
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

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 the programs supervised to ensure mission accomplishment and priorities; procedural policy and compliance; and technical competence.
Planning and organizing the most efficient use of resources to meet these 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; making selections and promotions.
Hearing and resolving complaints from employees; taking disciplinary action; identifying training and developmental needs; improving quality and service performance; 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.