| Purpose: |
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Under minimal direction, this position serves as the primary liaison for the Airport Security Compliance section of the Airport Security Division, ensuring airport compliance with Transportation Security Administration (TSA) regulations and requirements. |
| Duties, Functions and Responsibilities: |
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Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.
- Conducts overt and covert inspections, and audits security practices and procedures.
- Conducts site vulnerability and physical security penetration tests and develops counter measures.
- Coordinates with TSA on required audits.
- Conducts internal and external testing of security measures.
- Performs outreach with tenants and internal staff to assist in the development of individual security programs.
- Conducts outreach training with tenants and internal staff on individual security requirements.
- Conducts audits of employee access levels to ensure they adhere to required federal mandates, while ensuring operational needs are met.
- Responds to documents, investigates, and mitigates security incidents.
- Researches information as requested/needed.
- Assesses Public Information Requests (PIRs) that fall under regulations of sensitive security information, such as airport access control logs.
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| Responsibilities - Supervisor and/or Leadership Exercised: |
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May provide leadership when necessary.
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| Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: |
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Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.
- Knowledge of airport operations, TSA regulations, and the Airport Security Program, etc.
- Knowledge of Federal, State, and Local laws.
- Knowledge of City practices, policies, and procedures.
- Knowledge of safety practices and procedures.
- Knowledge of supervisory and managerial techniques and principles.
- Skill in oral and written communications.
- Skill in handling multiple tasks and prioritizing.
- Skill in using computers and software related to the job.
- Skill in planning and organizing.
- Ability to quickly recognize and analyze irregular events.
- Ability to work with frequent interruptions and changes in priority.
- Ability to stay informed of airport operational, safety, and security issues.
- Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with other City employees and the public.
- Ability to train others.
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| Minimum Qualifications: |
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- Graduation with an associate degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in a field related to Business Administration, Public Administration, Aviation Management, or a related field,
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- Two (2) years of experience in the U.S. Military Services, airport operations, or another airport related field.
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- Any combination of education and work experience may substitute for the above minimum qualifications.
- Any of the above, plus two (2) years of experience conducting direct secured area entrance activities as an authorized security representative of an airport operator with a complete airport security program as described in C.F.R. 49 1542.103.
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| Licenses and Certifications Required: |
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- Must be able to obtain AAAE Ace Security Certification or Airport Security Coordinator Certification within sixty (60) days of hire.
- Valid Texas Class C Driver License.
- Must be able to pass a criminal background check and obtain and maintain federally mandated security clearances required to work at an airport.
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