Security Specialist Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Associate degree in Aviation Management, Criminal Justice, Public Administration, Business Administration, Homeland Security, or a related field; equivalent experience may substitute for education.
• Two or more years of experience in aviation operations, airport operations, security operations, regulatory compliance, workforce administration, or operational support functions.
• Experience preparing reports, maintaining records, and supporting operational processes.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple assignments in a fast-paced operational environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in airport or aviation security environments.
• Knowledge of airport security operations and regulatory requirements.
• Experience supporting compliance programs, audits, inspections, or corrective action processes.
• Experience supporting recruitment, onboarding, workforce administration, or employee records processes.
• Experience with continuous improvement methodologies and process optimization initiatives.
• Familiarity with security management systems, access control systems, workforce systems, or operational databases.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and assist with scheduling as needed to support operational supervisors and managers
• Ancillary assistance with meetings, training activities, onboarding activities, and operational communications related to aviation security functions.
• Support day-to-day aviation security operations and assist with maintaining efficient operational processes.
• Monitor and track compliance with aviation security regulations, policies, procedures, and internal performance standards.
• Assist with implementation and administration of airport security programs and security initiatives.
• Maintain operational records, security documentation, personnel files, reports, and regulatory records in accordance with established requirements.
• Prepare and analyze operational and security performance reports, metrics, trends, staffing data, and incident information.
• Provide administrative support for recruitment and staffing activities, including coordinating interviews, processing personnel documentation, and supporting hiring workflows.
• Assist with employee onboarding activities, orientation scheduling, access requests, credentialing coordination, and required training documentation.
• Maintain employee attendance records, training completion records, certifications, and workforce tracking documentation.
• Support employee engagement activities and assist supervisors with workforce communications and personnel-related administrative needs.
• Assist with tracking employee performance documentation, training compliance requirements, and required personnel actions.
• Coordinate with Human Resources and operational leadership regarding personnel transactions, staffing updates, and employee records management.
• Support audits, inspections, assessments, and compliance reviews involving aviation security and workforce requirements.
• Assist with tracking corrective actions and follow-up activities associated with operational, security, or personnel-related findings.
• Coordinate with airport stakeholders, airlines, contractors, law enforcement agencies, and regulatory partners to support operational needs.
• Support incident documentation and assist with information gathering related to security events and investigations as appropriate.
• Develop, update, and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs), operational guidance documents, and process documentation.
• Identify opportunities for operational efficiencies and support continuous process improvement initiatives to enhance operational effectiveness and workforce readiness.
• Maintain accurate records, reporting, and documentation while meeting established service expectations and quality standards.
• Ensure adherence to organizational policies, workplace standards, safety requirements, and aviation security regulations.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.