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City of Houston · 20 hours ago

Airport Operations Coordinator - Security

Houston, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

2+ years exp

The City of Houston is seeking an Airport Operations Coordinator to ensure operational excellence in the Security section of Bush Intercontinental Airport. This role involves maintaining a safe airport environment, ensuring compliance with TSA regulations, and acting as a security liaison during emergencies.

HospitalityNon Profit

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Monitoring the operational and security activities in operational areas to ensure a safe environment and ensures compliance with Federal, state, local and department regulations, policies, and procedures activities

Coordinating with airport staff and other airport agencies on corrective actions to maintain compliance

Coordinates emergency response with other agencies to ensure the safety of life and property

Conducting communications with airline, tenant and airport personnel and resolves problems between airport customers and tenants

Acting as field security liaison during emergencies. Commanding operational activities and maintaining order during aeronautical-related emergencies, following the Airport Security Plan and Emergency Plan and other airport rules and regulations

Participating in tabletop or field exercises and tests of response resources

Resolving security related issues from airport customers and tenants. Meeting with airport tenants to explain airport security policies and procedures

Observing and reports tenant and airline security activities to ensure compliance with regulations, contracts, standards, and policies/procedures. Identifying violations and ensures penalties are carried out

Leading, assigns tasks and trains lower-level security, communications, and operational personnel. Coordinating work with the identification badging unit

Keeping abreast of existing and new legislation and ensures compliance to federal, state, and local requirements. Advises airport management on needed action

Contributing to the team effort by performing related duties as needed

Qualification

Airport Security PlanTSA RulesRegulationsAirport OperationsAccess Control SystemsCCTV UtilizationCommunication SkillsMS Office SuiteCriminal Justice KnowledgePublic Administration

Required

Requires a Bachelor's degree in Aviation Management, Airway Science, Criminal Justice, Law Enforcement, Business Administration, Public Administration or a related field

Two years of progressively responsible experience in airport operations, airport security or airport safety are required

Directly related professional experience may substitute for the above education requirement on a year-for-year basis

Requires a valid Class C Texas driver's license and compliance with the City of Houston's policy on driving (AP 2-2)

Must be able to pass a criminal background check, obtain and maintain federally mandated security clearances where required

Candidates must be able to obtain all security required badge access including Custom Border Patrol access within 6 months from the hire date

Preferred

Considerable knowledge of airport operations and security

Ability to communicate diplomatically and effectively, often in tense situations, with all levels of internal and external customers

Experience with MS Office suite is a plus

Verifiable experience in utilizing any type of access control and/or close circuit television as it relates to this position is strongly preferred

Knowledge of Airport Security Plan and TSA rules and regulations are highly desired

Preference shall be given to eligible veteran applicants provided such persons possess the qualifications necessary for competent discharge of the duties involved in the position applied for