City of Austin - JOB DESCRIPTION

Airport Security Coordinator

Under general direction, this position plans, manages, and coordinates security-related activities and communications and security program for Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS).

1. Serves as primary and immediate contact for AUS’s security-related activities and communications with the Transportation Security Agency (TSA).
2. Reviews all security-related functions to ensure compliance with 49 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 1542, its security program, and applicable security directives. Initiates corrective actions for any instance of non-compliance with CFR 1542, its security program, and applicable security directives.
3. Serves as liaison with airport station managers and airline ground security coordinators regarding air carrier security related issues.
4. Develops and reviews airport security programs, directives, and activities of airport tenants and employees to ensure compliance with City, State, and Federal security and safety regulations.
5. Prepares reports and/or conducts presentations to City, State, and Federal representatives.
6. Ensures availability of documents for review by Federal agencies, initiate corrective actions for failure to comply with CFR Part 1500, the Airport Security Program, and other security directives.
7. Authorizes and determines security clearances for airport users requesting access to the Security Identification Display Area and Sterile Area (SIDA).
8. Develops long- and short-term goals, objectives, etc. Develops and manages security-related and communications contracts.
9. Purchases and provides resources, i.e., personnel, supplies, equipment, etc.
10. Conducts need assessments, investigations, security training, etc.
11. Ensures compliance to all Federal, State, City, and Local regulations, policies and procedures, and ordinances. Coordinates activities with City, County, State, and Federal law enforcement agencies.
12. Manages, administers, and performs airport security and communications projects. Prepares and monitors budget for areas of responsibility.

• Responsible for the full range of supervisory activities including selection, training, evaluation, counseling, and recommendation for dismissal.

• Knowledge of 49 CFR Parts 1500 et al, Civil Aviation Security Rules, local, state, and federal laws, regulation, and city ordinances.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and City rules and regulations governing unit functions and grants.
• Skill in coordinating various functions.
• Skill in managing the activities of personnel engaged in unit functions.
• Skill in effective communication, both orally and written.
• Skill in formulating long- and short-term plans.
• Skill in personnel management and budget development and administration.
• Ability to assess situations and make accurate decisions within a limited time frame.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment and initiative.
• Ability to deviate from standard practices effectively.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective communication and working relationships with the tenants; business managers; other City departments; and County, City, State, and Federal agencies.

• Graduation with a Bachelor degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in Criminal Justice, Aviation Management, Airway Science, Public or Business Administration, or in a field related to the job, plus three (3) years of experience in the U.S. military services (security- and/or airport-related), peace officer, airport operations, or other security-related field, plus two (2) years of experience in a supervisory or managerial position.
• Experience may substitute for education up to four (4) years.

• Maintain Federally-mandated security clearances required to work at an airport.
• Airport Security Coordinator certificate or Ground Security Coordinator certificate.
• Valid Texas Class C Driver License.